Labaki manages to get across a view of life that is not predominant in cinematic stories, without making it seem like an agenda.

~ Lindis Kipp -

Labaki manages to get across a view of life that is not predominant in cinematic stories, without making it seem like an agenda.

~ Lindis Kipp -

Fitz's portrayal as someone tortured by his Tourette's and haunted by all he has lost because of it is touching and believable.

~ Lindis Kipp -

Fitz's portrayal as someone tortured by his Tourette's and haunted by all he has lost because of it is touching and believable.

~ Lindis Kipp -

While Up There is jam-packed with dry Scottish humour and absurd situations brought on by the dead's physical handicap, the film never fails to engage with its audience on a more philosophical level.

~ Lindis Kipp -

While Up There is jam-packed with dry Scottish humour and absurd situations brought on by the dead's physical handicap, the film never fails to engage with its audience on a more philosophical level.

~ Lindis Kipp -

The cast do a splendid job of portraying the rough and tumble inhabitants of the mining town, each with their own problems and desires.

~ Lindis Kipp -

The cast do a splendid job of portraying the rough and tumble inhabitants of the mining town, each with their own problems and desires.

~ Lindis Kipp -

Riisa Naka is great as somewhat obnoxious Mitsuko.

~ Lindis Kipp -

Riisa Naka is great as somewhat obnoxious Mitsuko.

~ Lindis Kipp -

I was crying with laughter 20 minutes into the film and would not stop until the credits rolled

~ Lindis Kipp -

I was crying with laughter 20 minutes into the film and would not stop until the credits rolled

~ Lindis Kipp -

Unfortunately, the strong performances and engaging visuals come together to form a film that ultimately seems to lack direction.

~ Lindis Kipp -

Unfortunately, the strong performances and engaging visuals come together to form a film that ultimately seems to lack direction.

~ Lindis Kipp -

An unassuming, funny family film with an unexpected ending that is well worth seeing.

~ Lindis Kipp -

An unassuming, funny family film with an unexpected ending that is well worth seeing.

~ Lindis Kipp -

An entertaining, intelligent film about how our choices influence our lives.

~ Lindis Kipp -

An entertaining, intelligent film about how our choices influence our lives.

~ Lindis Kipp -