Good film

Rating: 9/10 (4 August 2019)

This movie is a modern day phenemenon. Spawning multiple remakes in a very short amount of time. Just last year The Upside hit theaters. It is interesting because I don't really think this film is anything super special. Its competent and enjoyable, but nothing that truly impresses.
The two lead characters of the film, played by FranÃ§ois Cluzet and Omar Sy have a interesting chemistry between them and it is well acted, but the film suffers from having a mega rich person as the lead character. There are tons of people who have terribly crippling physical ailments that are also poor, that don't have the resources to have anything in the world they wish, that would be much more interesting stories. The only poverty and struggling we see through the film is Sy's character, but it is grossly underused, instead having him live the high life for the majority of the film.
The film also tends to shy away from the hard hitting depression that afflicts physically disabled people. Even looking at the real life person the film was based off of would show that he attempted suicide by wrapping and oxygen tube around his neck. I feel like it is important to illustrate these emotions and feelings more effectively in films like these.
Despite all this there are some really funny moments and a real genuine charm from the leads to be found. Sy has a better performance than anyome else in the film, but I would say all parties do a good job. The dancing scene later on in the film is incredibly endearing and the soundtrack of the film is a blast.