Up has a great opening, a touching mini-film that could essentially have stood on its own. While there are some funny and heartfelt moments after this prologue, the film never quite fulfills that promise. It just goes a little gonzo for me once the house/air balloon reaches foreign climes and turns into a Road Runner cartoon with pulp villains, talking dogs, and so forth. If the adventure had somehow been revealed to be in the old man's imagination (even ambiguously), it would all have worked better, but that's not the case. I don't have a problem with an arthritic old man restored to action hero agility by the spirit of adventure however - it IS a cartoon! The gags are funny, there are some surprisingly dark moments, and the theme of finding adventure in everyday life is well-rendered. But yeah, it's a bit "anything goes" in the second act.
good film but the animation didnt seem to be at pixar's top level, and the story couldn't have been more predictable. saying that, the old man was in general an interesting character and the boy was alright.
This had a great start and I was awaiting a touching movie when suddenly there's talking dogs, a giant bird and the old man who needed an elevator to get down stairs is running jumping and climbing like an action hero. One of Pixars worst in my oppinion.
No, I wouldn't call this sad. Yes, there are some surprisingly emotional segments of the film, but it's what the characters do out of that sadness. How can you call the ending of this film sad?
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Siskoid
Up has a great opening, a touching mini-film that could essentially have stood on its own. While there are some funny and heartfelt moments after this prologue, the film never quite fulfills that promise. It just goes a little gonzo for me once the house/air balloon reaches foreign climes and turns into a Road Runner cartoon with pulp villains, talking dogs, and so forth. If the adventure had somehow been revealed to be in the old man's imagination (even ambiguously), it would all have worked better, but that's not the case. I don't have a problem with an arthritic old man restored to action hero agility by the spirit of adventure however - it IS a cartoon! The gags are funny, there are some surprisingly dark moments, and the theme of finding adventure in everyday life is well-rendered. But yeah, it's a bit "anything goes" in the second act.Toastinator
The movie begins great but after a while it starts to become quite boring.lemonysnicket
The movie starts off with a touching backstory that makes you smile and breaks your heart within the first 10 minutes of the movie.The movie itself has Pixar's sensational attention to detail in terms of animation and textures, while the story is lively without a boring moment.
A heart-touching tale overall, that I would recommend to anyone and everyone.
IreneAdler
Finally saw it... a really lovely movie! Very touching backstory, lovely message, an ode to life... also really funny at times. Great!Dewsions
Amazing film, has some sentimental moments but balances well with the whole concept. Definitely would watch it again.jacktrewin
good film but the animation didnt seem to be at pixar's top level, and the story couldn't have been more predictable. saying that, the old man was in general an interesting character and the boy was alright.Forrester
One of the best animated films ever. A great blend of beautiful, cute, funny and suspenseful moments. It's basically a rollercoaster of emotions.Earring72
One of Pixars best. Very moving, funny and exciting. My kids loved it and so did I again for the 3rd timeItsDietrich
A beautiful feat of animation and storytelling.-Ahriman-
This had a great start and I was awaiting a touching movie when suddenly there's talking dogs, a giant bird and the old man who needed an elevator to get down stairs is running jumping and climbing like an action hero. One of Pixars worst in my oppinion.Henry K Hurtin
*CAT!!!*Malena
I cant believe I shed some tears in an animation film.........simply touching.....withrowd
No, I wouldn't call this sad. Yes, there are some surprisingly emotional segments of the film, but it's what the characters do out of that sadness. How can you call the ending of this film sad?jethro
Very nice movie indeed. I was suprised by how much I liked it.airi86ja
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