2009 Directed by Pete Docter
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
Dad what's wrong?
Grown up stuff, sweetheart.
Like what?
Daddy's just a bit afraid for the world.
Is it because of the Orange Hamster Man?
Yep.
Are you sad?
A bit.
Wanna watch a movie?
Yeah.
Which one?
You pick.
My kids know me so well.
One hundred years from now, film scholars will study the 15 wordless minutes near the beginning of this movie as one of the finest examples of storytelling across any medium or genre. I say this without threat of hyperbole.
Watched in preparation for Pete Docter's newest film, Inside Out.
Although I like Up quite a bit, I still don't find it to be the masterpiece other people say it is. Yes, it goes without saying that the first ten minutes are absolutely brilliant, flawless even. From the opening bit of exposition to the utterly astonishing montage showing the relationship between Carl and Ellie over the course of several decades, the filmmakers managed to create possibly the greatest thing to come out of the studio. Hell, it might even be one of the greatest movie moments of the 21st century! Every single time I watch it, I'm completely taken by the craftsmanship put into the visual composition, musical accompaniment, and…
The first ever animated feature film to inaugurate the Cannes Film Festival & one of the only three works of animation to have been nominated for Best Picture Oscar so far, Pixar’s Up is a profoundly intimate human drama, a rollicking adventure, a heartwarming romance, a joyous coming-of-age tale & a rib-tickling comedy, all extraordinarily blended into one gorgeously rendered masterpiece that not only succeeds as one of the best works of Pixar Animation Studios but deserves to be ranked amongst the greatest films ever made.
Commencing its story with what’s unquestionably the finest opening scene in any Pixar film to date, Up tells the story of an old grumpy widower who, in order to avoid going to a retirement home, ties…
After watching The Pixar Story earlier this week I was keen to revisit some of my overlooked Pixar films, not to mention today was the day of my Grandfather's funeral, so things seemed all the more poignant.
I don't know if it's because my emotions were high or if this film is just stunning or maybe a little bit of both, but everything was resonating with me on a deep level. The ultimate odd-couple movie, the characters should be annoying and grating, but they never are. It's such a delicate study in what it means to grown old, what it means to be young and all that happens in between. The way you shut out life and the way you…
Los búsqueda de los propios sueños de aventurero de este niño y de este abuelo (sin vínculos familiares) se cruzan en un viaje en casa-flotante hacia una "selva" suramericana.
La historia del abuelo genera interés, los dilemas que se le plantea y la solución que llegare a dar. Del estilo "elige la vida". El niño es el elemento dinamizador claro está.
Se introducen un par de compañeros algo locos y/o salvajes, alguna escena de humor infantil (sin pasarse) y de "todo esto es posible" y ya tenemos una peli entretenida, de tono divertido a veces y emotiva otras más.
Está bien aunque no es para tanto. Me gustó la honestidad de la historia del abuelo. No está en la línea de todas las pelis animadas recientes de pura locura y diversión que dan vergüenza ajena.
A fun, entertaining, and meaningful film, Up is probably one of the most emotional Pixar movies yet. The plot is amazing and the lessons learned in this film add to its greatness. The title Up really describes what Poxar did in this film.
Uma aula de Cinema ao apresentarem neste filme os temas mais infantis possíveis como cães falantes e casa voadora e os temas mais sérios como casamento, relacionamento, morte, solidão, angustia, saudade, ausência dos pais entre vários outros temas.
A Pixar mandando muito bem novamente.
One of the most compelling and life-thoughtful movies made avaible for children AND grown-ups ever made along with spirited away.
10/10
The start of this movie is one of the most touching things I've ever seen. I still tear up every time. It always reminds me of friends and family that have lost babies and who have battled infertility. It then reminds me of friends and family that lost a spouse they dearly loved. It's such a sad thing but so beautifully done.
The rest of the movie is also really good but the start is a masterpiece all by itself.
I would say that the best part of this movie is definitely the first 10 minutes. The scenes showing the relationship between Ellie and Carl are amazing. Their initial meeting is absolutely adorable. Ellie is shown to be a very lovable and adventurous child. Then we get a montage of their life together as husband and wife. No words are spoken, but absolutely every emotion is understood. It’s brilliant. I don’t think the rest of the film lives up to the magic of the first 10 minutes. I would have rather watched 90 minutes of Ellie and Carl than 90 minutes of Carl and Russell. That’s not a slight toward Russell. I found him to be very cute and also…
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