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Kaneda · 05-29-2009, 11:06 AM

So, Pixar's newest movie, Up, came out today, and I'm curious as to whether anyone has seen it yet/what they might think about it. I personally found it terrific, although I'm not going to waste time ranking it against other Pixar movies or anything of the sort. I definitely recommend seeing it.

Tev · 05-29-2009, 12:14 PM

I'm off to see it tomorrow with my girlfriend. We've been all kinds of psyched to see it since we saw the teaser.

Donomni · 05-29-2009, 01:47 PM

Oh, I am totally seeing this on Sunday.

Nique · 05-29-2009, 06:15 PM

What I want to know is, when is Geri getting his own movie?

Regulus Tera · 05-30-2009, 09:52 PM

I cried.

I cried like a baby.

BEST PIXAR MOVIE EVER

mauve · 05-30-2009, 11:59 PM

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I cried.

I cried like a baby.

BEST PIXAR MOVIE EVER

Lots of people cried in the theater I attended. I didn't-- although I admit I trying really hard not to. XD

Animation was, as always, absolutely gorgeous. The 3D was utilized in a way that actually added to the grandness of the scenery, rather than in the usual forced-down-your-throat THIS IS IN 3D WOOOO LOOK OUT THAT ROCK IS GONNA HIT YOU! way. Bravo, Pixar.

You wouldn't think an animated movie about an old man clinging to his past and trying to fulfill his dreams would make for quality children's entertainment. But Pixar manages to do it and do it beautifully, and as always, the movie can be enjoyed by any age group, not just kids.

And I love the way the dogs talk. It's so perfect.

GO SEE THIS MOVIE, PEOPLE. DO IT NOW.

Also-- For those who have seen it already: Was it just me, or was WALL-E sitting on one of the rocks in the cave? I only saw it for a split second, so I may be mistaken.

Kaneda · 05-31-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mauve Mage

Animation was, as always, absolutely gorgeous. The 3D was utilized in a way that actually added to the grandness of the scenery, rather than in the usual forced-down-your-throat THIS IS IN 3D WOOOO LOOK OUT THAT ROCK IS GONNA HIT YOU! way. Bravo, Pixar.

Eh, I still think it's an awful fad. A gimmick to get peoples attention, and an excuse to charge people way too much, not to mention it detracts slightly from the color. Until the technology is fully perfected, it's not worth implementing in film.

But fff, yes, it was incredibly sad. At the same time though it was incredibly heartwarming. It was really one of the best movies about coping with death and loss that I've seen.

Just about the entire movie worked for me, the structure of the story, the themes and character arcs, and Carl has to be the most well developed character in a Pixar movie yet.

Viridis · 05-31-2009, 01:08 AM

98 on Rotten Tomatoes. I didn't need any more reasons but yes, I wish to see this.

Off topic, but know what I hate? That all most the entire top ten of the box office is made up of critically panned movies.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/movies/box_office.php

mauve · 05-31-2009, 01:51 AM

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Eh, I still think it's an awful fad.

I agree completely. But Up at least uses it as a tool to make the movie look nice, rather than as a gimmick to see how many objects they can throw at the audience.

Regulus Tera · 05-31-2009, 02:44 AM

Okay, so maybe I was a bit overexcited with that previous post of mine. I think I prefer Ratatouille still, but Up is certainly second place in my heart.

I love how the most symbollic movie of the year so far is a flick with talking dogs. So sad that this will never even get the nomimation for Best Picture at the Oscars.

05-29-2009, 11:06 AM	#1
Kaneda Pitch black and covered in soot. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bennington, Vermont Posts: 729	Up So, Pixar's newest movie, Up, came out today, and I'm curious as to whether anyone has seen it yet/what they might think about it. I personally found it terrific, although I'm not going to waste time ranking it against other Pixar movies or anything of the sort. I definitely recommend seeing it.

05-29-2009, 01:47 PM	#3
Donomni Would you deign to supply me food? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa Bay Area, Florida Posts: 2,004	Oh, I am totally seeing this on Sunday. __________________ Dance your cares away! Chirrrrrrp. Also, dead blog.

05-30-2009, 09:52 PM	#5
Regulus Tera lol i dont even know Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,271	I cried. I cried like a baby. BEST PIXAR MOVIE EVER

05-31-2009, 01:08 AM	#8
Viridis oh, what fun we will have! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 1,773	98 on Rotten Tomatoes. I didn't need any more reasons but yes, I wish to see this. Off topic, but know what I hate? That all most the entire top ten of the box office is made up of critically panned movies. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/movies/box_office.php

05-31-2009, 02:44 AM	#10
Regulus Tera lol i dont even know Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,271	Okay, so maybe I was a bit overexcited with that previous post of mine. I think I prefer Ratatouille still, but Up is certainly second place in my heart. I love how the most symbollic movie of the year so far is a flick with talking dogs. So sad that this will never even get the nomimation for Best Picture at the Oscars.