the duo make a sensational comedy team; It feels authentic, nostalgic, exciting, and right. As Scott and Marty, the two comedians almost feel like extensions of each other; The siblings' interactions are full of quick-witted burns and loving slams
the actors are having fun bringing it to life. The plot's obviousness melts away because we're having a genuinely great time as these flawed men grow ever so slightly with each passing minute. They feel real
strong performances from both Ben Schwartz and Billy Crystal. In fact, this may be the best performance that Crystal has ever given.. Their relationship unfolds unpredictably and unsentimentally
Standing Up, Falling Down is a small, independent comedy-drama that does a number of things very well; The emotional work is true, not pushed and by the end, the movie ends up giving the sense of a world; Most notably, Billy Crystal has never been better
Billy Crystal is terrific; it's never anything less than watchable, with uniformly good performances and a snappy pace. It's a formula indie in many respects but even still, it's worth giving a watch on the merits of Billy Crystal's performance alone