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Pixar has once again
crafted a truly magical journey through a fantastical land full
of brightly-colored creations and comical explorers. Playful humor
and bouts of heartfelt poignancy combine with quite a bit of unexpected
adventure to produce a film that will easily appeal to minds both
young and old, and those that have never forgotten the allure of
chasing dreams.
Ever since he was a young boy, Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner) has
craved the excitement and adventure of exploration – a passion
shared by his childhood friend and sweetheart, Ellie. After marrying,
the couple always planned to travel to a remote paradise deep
within South America, but continual setbacks forever delayed their
journey. Now, at the age of 78, Carl is finally able to fulfill
his lifelong dream, and in a daring flight he takes to the skies
in his balloon-lifted house. But his adventure has only just begun… |
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With Pixar’s unbelievably
successful track record, it’s considerably more impressive
seeing their films continue to be of such a high caliber, general
appeal and repeat-viewing sensibility. Up is one of the most enjoyable
and entertaining of Pixar’s films, and one of the best the
computer animated film genre has to offer. With an unlikely set
of heroes, hopelessly romantic fantasy, suspenseful action, a beautiful
score and a completely outlandish, unique plot, Up captures the
spirit of adventure wholeheartedly.
Perhaps the most rewarding aspect of Up, as with most of Pixar’s films, is the blend of lighthearted comedy with insight and sentiment. There’s plenty of comic relief, but the heavier “growing old” montage at the beginning and the later meaningful fulfillment of dreams and sacrifices for grander causes creates a deeper, satisfying resonance. The simple repetition of significant actions, such as tying a letter to a balloon, making promises by crossing the heart or toying with a grape soda pin (and even the idiosyncratic straightening of a bird figurine) suggests heartbreaking affectivity that further deepens the classical romance that fuels Carl’s motives for adventure. Up is a film with something for everyone and definitely worthy of repeat viewings. - The Massie Twins
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The part with the baby snipes and the tennis balls really made me laugh!!!! I LOVE UP!!!!!
LOL. to gangster...wow...anywys up was pretty good but not de best.