Why It’s Worth Watching If You Love Billy Crystal: While the script might not venture far outside of conventions, Matt Ratner’s Standing Up, Falling Down is a warm, wistful surprise, one that’s elevated by sharp performances from Ben Schwartz and Billy Crystal and the mismatched chemistry they share.
A struggling stand-up comedian (Ben Schwartz) forms an unlikely companionship with a lonely, alcoholic dermatologist (Billy Crystal).
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