How can we live when we encounter unexpected malice

Jedidiah 2022-03-24 09:02:34

An extremely successful writer who became disabled in a paraglider accident with only face mobility. Naturally, life changed accordingly.

However, it is surprising that most of the time, the old man can always maintain a high degree of calm, and he never gets angry with the attitude of the black guy.

Kevin Hart's character, at the beginning, constantly avoids responsibility, is undoubtedly not a responsible father. But when he is pushed to the limit and has the ability to change his life, he still tries to make up for what he can do as a father.

Being calm enough does not mean letting go. For the death of his wife, the old man is still very self-blaming, and at the same time is quite sensitive to his own identity.

But a person must have enough strength to be able to live with color in old age, otherwise maybe all you have is bedridden all day long.

I think the reason why Kevin Hart was able to open the heart of the old man was that he showed his true self without being pretentious. The old man was so experienced, if it was a fake image, he would be able to detect it very soon.

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The Upside quotes

  • Philip Lacasse: Dell, how is that Ideal app coming?

    Dell Scott: You already said no to that.

    Philip Lacasse: Yes, I know I said no. But I would definitely say yes right about now.

  • Dell Scott: You ready?

    Philip Lacasse: Yeah.

    Dell Scott: All right, the safe word is gonna be... "Verdi."

    Philip Lacasse: [chuckles] I'm supposed to drop "Verdi" into a sentence?

    Dell Scott: Yes. Like, "I'm gonna go. You are Verdi ugly."

    [both chuckles]