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The UpsideSo, the problem with reviewing movies is I can’t control all of the content. And since I am trying to hit a wide variety of audiences it means not all the content of every movie will be appropriate. Just note that there are a few catheter jokes in this one.
This story is about a wealthy guy who was saved despite his DNR order (Do Not Resuscitate). Now he is a quadriplegic and needs a full-time caregiver. Phillip, the wealthy quadriplegic, hires Dell, an ex-convict, to be that for him. Yvonne is Phillip’s assistant, and she doesn’t like it one bit. Dell and Phillip build an amazing relationship. Dell helps Phillip live again, even in his new state. Phillip helps Dell get his life back on track. The bond they form is amazing in such a tragic situation. |
Questions:
How do we deal with things when something tragic happens in our lives?
What do you do when life is outside of your control?
How do you learn to laugh even when life is so depressing?
How do you not take everything so seriously?
How do we deal with things when something tragic happens in our lives?
What do you do when life is outside of your control?
How do you learn to laugh even when life is so depressing?
How do you not take everything so seriously?
Pastor Will’s Reflections
The Bible gives us two examples of suffering in Job (the book of Job) and Joseph (found in Genesis). Job is an extreme story of suffering. It is not necessarily meant to be a story we can relate to, but instead one we learn about how faithful God is even in the extreme suffering. Joseph’s story of suffering, however, is one we can relate to even if the circumstances aren’t exactly the same. In the end, God used Joseph’s suffering for good. In our own stories, we can look back and see parts where we were suffering, and Jesus helped and restored us. I encourage you to read these Biblical stories after watching this movie.
Right now, we are all suffering, whether you think it is that bad or not. We were built to be in relationships and fellowship with one another, but we can’t be right now. I have watched every person in my house miss people, no matter how old they are. Audrey was on cloud nine the day of the preschool parade when she got to see her teachers.
Whether you watch this movie or not, processing suffering and learning to laugh is key. This movie made me laugh, and I needed that. I will forever remember the last car in the communion line who said, “It is great to see you laugh again, Pastor.” Life is serious enough, but when you add suffering it is even more challenging. I pray you are finding ways to laugh.
The Bible gives us two examples of suffering in Job (the book of Job) and Joseph (found in Genesis). Job is an extreme story of suffering. It is not necessarily meant to be a story we can relate to, but instead one we learn about how faithful God is even in the extreme suffering. Joseph’s story of suffering, however, is one we can relate to even if the circumstances aren’t exactly the same. In the end, God used Joseph’s suffering for good. In our own stories, we can look back and see parts where we were suffering, and Jesus helped and restored us. I encourage you to read these Biblical stories after watching this movie.
Right now, we are all suffering, whether you think it is that bad or not. We were built to be in relationships and fellowship with one another, but we can’t be right now. I have watched every person in my house miss people, no matter how old they are. Audrey was on cloud nine the day of the preschool parade when she got to see her teachers.
Whether you watch this movie or not, processing suffering and learning to laugh is key. This movie made me laugh, and I needed that. I will forever remember the last car in the communion line who said, “It is great to see you laugh again, Pastor.” Life is serious enough, but when you add suffering it is even more challenging. I pray you are finding ways to laugh.
