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Up (1 Disc)
| Release Date | 15 Feb 2010 |
|---|---|
| Director |
Pete Docter Bob Peterson |
| Creator |
Ed Asner Christopher Plummer |
| Actors |
Ed Asner Christopher Plummer Jordan Nagai |
| Discs | 1 |
| Region | 2 |
Review
At a time when too many animated films consist of anthropomorphized animals cracking sitcom one-liners and flatulence jokes, the warmth, originality, humor, and unflagging imagination of Up feel as welcome as rain in a desert. Carl Fredericksen (voice by Ed Asner) ranks among the most unlikely heroes in recent animation history. A 78-year-old curmudgeon, he enjoyed his modest life as a balloon seller because he shared it with his adventurous wife Ellie (Ellie Docter). But she died, leaving him with memories and the awareness that they never made their dream journey to Paradise Falls in South America. When well-meaning officials consign Carl to Shady Oaks Retirement Home, he rigs thousands of helium balloons to his house and floats to South America. The journey's scarcely begun when he discovers a stowaway: Russell (Jordan Nagai), a chubby, maladroit Wilderness Explorer Scout who's out to earn his Elderly Assistance Badge. In the tropical jungle, Carl and Russell find more than they bargained for: Charles Muntz (Christopher Plummer), a crazed explorer whose newsreels once inspired Carl and Ellie; Kevin, an exotic bird with a weakness for chocolate; and Dug (Bob Peterson), an endearingly dim golden retriever fitted with a voice box. More importantly, the travelers discover they need each other: Russell needs a (grand)father figure; Carl needs someone to enliven his life without Ellie. Together, they learn that sharing ice-cream cones and counting the passing cars can be more meaningful than feats of daring-do and distant horizons. Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc.) and Bob Peterson direct the film with consummate skill and taste, allowing the poignant moments to unfold without dialogue to Michael Giacchnio's vibrant score. Building on their work in The Incredibles and Ratatouille, the Pixar crew offers nuanced animation of the stylized characters. Even by Pixar's elevated standards, Up is an exceptional film that will appeal of audiences of all ages. Rated PG for some peril and action. --Charles Solomon
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Pixar never fails....
My partner and I do not have kids (yet!), but we do love animations, a lot.What I love about anything that Pixar touches is the originality of it, not to mention the amazing graphics . Can you imagine another company having and elderly person as their lead? I can't imagine a company brave enough to try something like this, then Pixar come along and blows all the old ideas out the water. This is an excellent film, it will make you cry, it will make you laugh but more so it will warm your heart.
This movie gets two thumbs UP!!
Speaking from the heart, Up is a fantastic movie which I would recommend to children as well as adults. The movie delivers likeable characters, an interesting plot, and plenty of comedy. But beware!! it will also bring tears to your eyes more than once.If you have watched Pixar's previous releases with enjoyment, I can confidentally assure you that Up will not dissappoint you, whatever your age may be.
A ball
this is a film that right up there with the best brilliant disney film.Dug could be my dog got him down to a tee. tears, humour and a tale top marks
Excellent
As a childminder, I am always on the lookout for suitable films, and "Up" was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Since then, my family and friends of all ages have watched the DVD: it has the wow factor, a little sadness, lots of laughter and plenty of action. A definite must.
Quirky, and fun, good human interest and morals behind cartoon
I bought this DVD for my grandson, but I like to see what the children are viewing so I don't loose touch with their tastes. I saw an excerpt on TV (I think) and thought that looks fun.It is about a grumpy old man who has been sadly widowed. The tale starts with him meeting his wife and the happy life they have together. Life becomes overbearingly sad for him so he becomes a recluse and is grumpy with everyone. The he decides he will escape and do the journey they always meant to have together and never managed as too many other things in life got in the way. We all know how that can feel.
He takes off by lifting his house up with countless colourful balloons. However, he finds he has an unexpected passenger on board a little boy scout, who over time wins his affections.
Is is a story of their adventures together and their building relationship.
It is sad in places, hilarious in places and gives perhaps adults some room for thought, not just the children.
The only reason for not awarding it full stars is because I found, as an adult, parts rather uninteresting, but then children may well disagree with me as I am a grandmother!