From Variety · Guy Lodge · · 40s
Onwards and Sideways Review
Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans shine in gentle Parkinson's drama.
In brief
Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans shine in gentle Parkinson's drama. Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans deliver compelling performances in John Madden's tender Parkinson's story. Originally reported by Variety.
Diagnosis begins
Two strangers get diagnosed with parkinson's disease on the same day.
“The day they're both diagnosed”
Shared struggle
They explore living with parkinson's together in rural england.
“The disease's debilitating effects on body and mind”
Firsthand insight
Paul mayhew-arthur brings personal parkinson's experience to the film.
“Veteran tv comedy writer and parkinson's activist”
Strong performances
Laura linney and rhys ifans give the film emotional depth.
“Both superb as strangers initially blindsided by diagnosis”
Gentle hope
The film finds uplift in shared parkinson's journey.
“More uplift than expected in a story of two people living with it”
The essence
Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans deliver compelling performances in John Madden's tender Parkinson's story.
