The Upside of Anger
2005
****
Director: Mike Binder
Cast: Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Mike Binder, Erika Christensen, Keri Russell
Joan Allen gives another fine performance in this poignant and entertaining adult drama about a woman who is overcome by anger after her husband suddenly abandons her and their four teenage daughters. She finds some comfort in her semi-alcoholic neighbour, nicely played by Kevin Costner. The needless twist ending doesn't change anything, it merely serves as an ironic footnote to the story.
