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Up & Down

Original title: A Long Way Down
  • 2014
  • R
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
35K
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Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Aaron Paul, and Imogen Poots in Up & Down (2014)
Four strangers planning on killing themselves meet at a famous London suicide spot on New YearÂ’s Eve and form an ad hoc support group for one another.
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Four people meet on New Year's Eve, and form a surrogate family to help one another with the difficulties of their lives.Four people meet on New Year's Eve, and form a surrogate family to help one another with the difficulties of their lives.Four people meet on New Year's Eve, and form a surrogate family to help one another with the difficulties of their lives.

  • Director
    • Pascal Chaumeil
  • Writers
    • Nick Hornby
    • Jack Thorne
  • Stars
    • Pierce Brosnan
    • Toni Collette
    • Imogen Poots
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    35K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Pascal Chaumeil
    • Writers
      • Nick Hornby
      • Jack Thorne
    • Stars
      • Pierce Brosnan
      • Toni Collette
      • Imogen Poots
    • 90User reviews
    • 109Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Martin
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    • Maureen
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    • JJ
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    • Shanay
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    • Director
      • Pascal Chaumeil
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      • Nick Hornby
      • Jack Thorne
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    7Figgy66-915-598470

    Watchable but not memorable

    22 March 2014 Film of Choice at The Plaza Tonight - A Long Way Down. From the best selling book by Nick Hornby (as usual unread by me), this film charts the lives for four would be suicide victims one New Year's Eve. Meeting on the roof of a building they rescue each other and form a pact to stay alive until Valentine's Day! This looked good from the trailer. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Imogen Poots and Aaron Paul it promised to be an amusing yet touching story of how these four completely different lives came together and although I didn't find it terribly amusing, I didn't feel I'd wasted an evening. I rather felt that I'd been reading a book that although wasn't the most gripping, was however a book I was unable to put down. It's the sort of film you would probably watch on a rainy day with a nice hot cup of cocoa. Always nice to see Pierce Brosnan on the big screen!
    6MadamWarden

    UN-DOWN

    Actually quite a sweet little movie. Don't kill yourself, somewhere someone cares.
    6leonblackwood

    Emotional drama with a touch of comedy! 6/10

    Review: I quite enjoyed this witty drama which has something for everyone. On one side it's a deep drama because the 4 characters all have there own reasons to commit suicide but on the other side it's a enjoyable comedy because they all end up coming together and help each other through there individual problems. The fact they the 4 different characters end up on the roof on New Years Eve at exactly the same time was a bit weird, but each actor was very realistic and they really showed emotion. The chemistry between the characters was great and the director put the storyline together well but I do think that the movie could have been a bit better if there was a bit more depth to Pierce Brosnan's character. Enjoyable!

    Round-Up: Since Pierce Brosnan has hanged up his Bond suit, he has starred in a wide range of movies which. From singing in Mamma Mia, which was a total shock, to The Matador and Seraphim Falls, he has proved that he hasn't become type casted like many other actors in Hollywood. Aaron Paul comes fresh from Breaking Bad and has starred in Need For Speed which also stars Imogen Poots as his love interest. His acting style is very limited but it works in the roles that he has picked since Breaking Bad. Hopefully he will flourish in his next roles. Toni Collette is one of those actors that can take on any role that gets put in front of her. After her famous role in Muriel's Wedding, she has gone from strength to strength and I can't see this role damaging her career because she had the most emotional storyline to deal with. Basically, all of the actors put in a great performance and it was great to see Sam Neill back on the big screen.

    Budget: N/A Worldwide Gross: $7million

    I recommend this movie to people who are into there emotional comedic dramas about 4 individuals who have there own reason to commit suicide. 6/10
    6cinematic_aficionado

    The bright side of gloom

    A comedy about 4 people who are suicidal, sounds like an oxymoron doesn't it? Well, this is the issue dealt in this light hearted comedy & drama.

    It was a New Year's Eve at the top of a building, the ideal suicide spot that these four individuals encountered one another. Somehow their presence provided a barrier to their urge and since they survived that night, they kept in touch and tried to encourage one another...in life.

    The makers of this film must have faced a challenge in how to deal with a dramatic issue (suicide) but convey it in a semi comical tone without appearing to ridicule such a serious issue.

    Thus, through the chance encounter our characters realised slowly that they have something to live for and that beauty can be found in purpose and togetherness and in that problems can be faced rather than avoided taking the easy way out.

    Whilst I stand by my 'light-hearted' remark earlier, this is not to say that it is shallow. It deals with a very sombre matter but even such matters can be approached from a humorous angle.
    6jamesissuperawesome

    Forget the critics.

    Before you see this, clear your mind of the negative hype. I went in to the film wanting to judge it for myself, and I have to say I had an enjoyable enough time. Its length is perfect, and I like how it tells the story. Just don't expect a realistic tale and you should have a good time. I liked how they didn't sugarcoat the actions of a character. I found Aaron Paul's character, J.J, to be very easy to relate to. In my opinion, they got a lot of things right with the topic of depression, and the comedy wasn't done offensively. It's not a light topic, but A Long Way Down shows just how many different reasons people have to be suicidal, some with no real reason at all.

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    • Trivia
      Johnny Depp bought the movie rights before the book's initial release.
    • Goofs
      When JJ and Jess go to her special spot near where her sister went missing, they watch some swifts flying above them. Swifts are migratory and winter in the tropics and would not be flying in the UK between January and February when the film is set.
    • Quotes

      JJ: I don't mind the pain. It's the hope that kills me.

    • Crazy credits
      In the opening credits, letters from the names of the cast "fall" down.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Gary Oldman/Toni Collette/Nick Frost/London Grammar (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Tragedy
      by Maurice Gibb/Robin Gibb/Barry Gibb (as Gibb/Gibb/Gibb)

      Performed by Imogen Poots

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    • Release date
      • March 21, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Long Way Down
    • Filming locations
      • Camp de Mar, Mallorca, Spain(Tenerife, Spain)
    • Production companies
      • Wildgaze Films
      • BBC Film
      • DCM Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,347
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,426
      • Jul 13, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,257,942
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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