Comments on: Movie Review: Up (2009)

By: William

William — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:57:46 +0000

After I saw it I was like, Wall-Who? RataWhat? IncrediHow? But everyone has their own tastes of course. Might still be second to Finding Nemo for me though, we'll see after it's sinked in. But what a heart-wrenching, and yet hysterical movie. I felt that the third-act was more entertaining then Wall-E's, thus why I give this one an edge. But boy, gotta love Pixar.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Sat, 30 May 2009 18:05:24 +0000

Watching UP was pure joy. A superb film from top to bottom. I also like what Pixar has been doing lately wherein even the end credits sequence serve as a continuation of the story. With Wall-E, it served as a brilliant epilogue to the restoration of Earth, and now with UP, it served to show the relationship that has now formed with Russell and Carl, as well as Carl finally moving on with life. The entire family loved it and my kids are actually seeing it for a 2nd time tomorrow with the grandparents.

By: Brendan

Brendan — Sat, 30 May 2009 15:27:13 +0000

I've seen UP in both 2D and then 3D, and immensely enjoyed the movie both times.

But I do have to say that I am a huge fan of the 3D, especially when it comes to animation. The DEPTH that is added to the picture and the scenery (not unlike the fantastic CORALINE) is unmatched, and makes the experience all the more immersive and enjoyable.

By: junjun

junjun — Sat, 30 May 2009 05:12:34 +0000

Well, I saw the 3D one just right now. The 3D was very subtle, maybe too subtle. It wasn't used in a "coming at ya kind of way" which is a manner of use that I don't really begrudge completely-but it definitely gets tired for me being subjected to 30mins or more of things whizzing by me. From my point of view, it was utilized more to convey the scope and depth of the mountains, jungles, cliffs, and when they were airborne. Anyway, I'll see it again, but this time in 2D, so I could see the full clarity and resolution of the colors and pallettes and stuff.

By: adu

adu — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:53:06 +0000

Yeah it was a really good movie, but 3-D didnt add anything to it, well it added to the ticket price!

By: bryce

bryce — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:33:13 +0000

Went to see "UP" and "Drag Me to Hell" tonight and "UP" was very good (definitely no "Wall-E" like you said) but funny movie. I wish i could say the same for Drag Me to Hell. The parts that were suppost to be the scariest, not only myself, but everyone in the theatre was just laughing at it because it was so ridiculous! Please do not pay money to see this movie!

By: Vince

Vince — Sat, 30 May 2009 02:24:49 +0000

@junjun: I'm gonna have to agree with Brad on this one; the 3D is sub-par to say the least, and this is coming from a guy who enjoyed "My Bloody Valentine 3D", "Journey to the Center of the Earth"(kinda) and even that Hannah Montana concert thingy. 3D detracts far more from this film than it adds, which is unfortunate. The colors are murky and washed out, which really takes away from some of the splendor of the animation- such a disappointment.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:27:22 +0000

They loved it in Cannes. You know, the Cannes Film Festival where human mutilation won the day. If those cynics can appreciate a film like "Up" then this is indeed a well made, entertaining film. Of course it was shown out of competition and the audiences and critics liked it, not necesarily the Jury, but still….

By: Harvey

Harvey — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:18:32 +0000

First off, I can't believe there were that many kids at the midnight show here in So. CAL where I saw UP (School isn't out yet for the summer here). Anyway, UP was superb! Everyone ate it up and was laughing hysterically at the comedy, from Dug the Dog (I want a spin-off movie starring Dug), Muntz's other dogs, Kevin the bird, and the comedic banter between Carl and Russell. Also, the emotional temperament of the film trumps Pixar's previous films imho. People, young and old, were openly sobbing early on and at the ending. Thunderous applause greeted the film as the credits rolled.

By: bryce

bryce — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:28:53 +0000

THANK GOODNESS. I was hoping this film would be great, although i do not know why i doubted after such movies like WALL E or TOY STORY. good review

By: ddurden33

ddurden33 — Fri, 29 May 2009 07:48:45 +0000

only 1 out 10 animated movies get a bad rating by the critics. Wsup with that? its like you can never go wrong with animation.

By: The Jackal

The Jackal — Fri, 29 May 2009 07:15:10 +0000

Back me up on the 3D debacle BRAD BREVET, PLEASE!!!

By: The Jackal

The Jackal — Fri, 29 May 2009 07:13:44 +0000

While I'm a huge fan of Pixar, hell I own every film they've ever made (including the shorts), I've grown so weary of 3D. The glasses give me a headache, the 3D doesn't make bad films good or good films great or great films much better, and THE PRICE!! Good lord, I already have to pay $10.00 for a ticket; now I have to pay $15.00!!

Done! Done, I say! I'm done with 3D until I see James Cameron's Avatar. So far I don't think 3D has revolutionized anything, except how much a movie goer such as myself has to shell out for a night at the movies.

By: junjun

junjun — Fri, 29 May 2009 07:05:44 +0000

Nice review. I'll be checking it out in both 3D and 2D this weekend, just to experience the presentation that each has to offer.