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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jun 1, 2009
Pros: Excellent story, animation, action, special effects (3-D), casting.
Cons: Age disparity betwen two characters was notable.
Summary: Pixar has done it again. Disney constantly raises the bar when it comes to state-of-the-art animation. The latest addition to the Pixar portfolio is UP. I figured I would arrive to the early 3-D screening of this animated film, ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 9, 2012
Pros: In this movie, the characters meshed which created a beautiful and funny bond.
Cons: There were a few places where the movie seemed to have dragged on a bit.
Summary: Up was a very enjoyable movie that made one wonder if the theater wasn't full of laughing gas. It was a unique style to the common animated movie. The quality was okay but the scripting was very funny and enjoyable. I recommend this movie for all ages. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 22, 2012
Pros: great storyline, animation, right length
Cons: none
Summary: Even though this movie was designed for children, I enjoyed every moment of it and appreciated the heartfelt storyline. I thought they did a great job on making the characters appear very realistic and the balance between action and comedy was great. The ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 12, 2012
Pros: Excellent graphics, excellent story line. Brings across a message of love!
Cons: Predictable story line. Mainly for families to watch. Not much of action packed scenes.
Summary: In beautiful 3D animation, Up movie tells a story that is both funny and tender, conveying a moral that our connection with others is what makes life meaningful. As with Pixar films, the story can be interpreted on ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 15, 2012
Pros: Great family movie...worth buying it
Cons: Its to short for its great plot!
Summary: Up could definately be in the running for one of the best Disney movies of all time because of it has everything a good movie needs. From its exiting beginning to it's cliff-hanging ending, this movie is definately a favorite for all ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 7, 2012
Pros: characters, plot, heart, animation, relatability
Cons: adults may appreciate more than children
Summary: Up is one of Disney's best movies in years. Although many modern Disney movies lack character development and heart, Up shines in both these categories. Over the past few years, I have genuinely worried about the future of Disney and its children's ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 15, 2012
Pros: family friendly, animated
Cons: sad beginning
Summary: **spoiler** Up is a family friendly comedy animated film that marks a pattern for Disney/Pixar films. As in Finding Nemo, the beginning is a heart-breaking tale of two kids who spend their lives together in a wonderful ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 13, 2012
Pros: -The adventure.
-The soundtrack is beautiful.
-The photos during the credits are a nice bonus.
Cons: -None that I can recall.
Summary: I first saw this film in theaters with a few friends. Its short montage of Carl and Ellie's relationship at the beginning had even the boys in my group tearing up. Somehow, the lack of words made it much more powerful. Music from it popped up later on ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 2, 2012
Pros: Sad, funny, lighthearted, warm, adventurous, cute, healing, family, love
Cons: Sad - need tissues, some may find it too corny
Summary: I regularly wonder how there can still be new plotlines for movie makers to make up that will leave viewers delighted, sad, scared, angry… or any emotion anymore, yet somehow there are people with the imaginations to do so. Bob Peterson, Thomas ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 1, 2012
Pros: exciting, colourful, adventurous, unique, tense
Cons: some parts were unclear
Summary: I felt that the movie brought me with it on the adventure that the characters endured. It's a great story line with a unique twist to it. Especially for children as it has such a fictional side to it but also the reality of what it's like to have such a ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 16, 2012
Pros: Gret movie for the whole family
Cons: None
Summary: Up is another great Pixar movie. I am a huge fan of Pixar and am usually amazed by their work. They keep making great movies and UP is no exception. Up is about an old man leaving the past to start to new adventures. After the death of his wife and the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 27, 2011
Pros: Cute movie, great for kids.
Cons: Some truly annoying characters.
Summary: Pixar can always be counted on to release a cute movie. This was definitely cute although a little out there in the storyline.After his adventurous wife of many years dies, Mr.Fredericksen turns somewhat recluse. It had always been ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 26, 2011
Pros: Well-rounded, clever movie. Adventurous; involves elements of real life as well as fantasy.
Cons: Opening scenes may be tough for someone who has recently lost a loved one.
Summary: This movie surprised me. It may appear to be a "kiddy" movie but it has some mature themes that adults can relate to. (I'm not referring to mature in a bad way here; just that adults may understand some things better from experience than ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 5, 2010
Pros: amazing story, clean comedy, loveable characters
Cons: None
Summary: Up is truly a milestone movie in that it can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. I am an 18 year old guy and, although I love a good avtion movie, Up is one of my all time favorites. I'm not a big fan of these animated darlings -- found "Nemo" OK, ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 24, 2010
Pros: Fun for the entire familiy.
Cons: Predictable from beginning to end, which unfortuntely is more and more an attribute of Pixar.
Summary: Pixar follows its old tradition of composing a heartbreaking story about an old man who finally realizes his dream and turns it into reality - travelling to a mountain he and his wife have always dreamed of. A story that bears excitement and action, that ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 24, 2010
Pros: Beautifully made
Funny
Great story
Happy ending
Cons: Not for kids who aren't ready for loud, dramatic, violent action.
Summary: Up was the first movie we took our son to in a theatre. He was about four years old at the time, which is when most kids understand the concept of "quiet voice" in appropriate locations. Our son was THRILLED with all of the balloons and with Kevin, the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 23, 2010
Pros: Great acting and quality, very serious, believeable, entertaining.
Cons: Slow-moving, a bit downtrodden at times,
Summary: UP: I would love to give a 5-Star Review to this movie , so I will- Irregarding any minor faults the movie may have. The only bit of the movie that detracts from its enjoyability is its slightly down nature, especially ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 7, 2010
Pros: Excellent colour and film making.
An adventure buddy film of unlikely characters.
Cons: Not a thing
Summary: UP a 2009 film by Pixar has earned a 5 Academy Award Nominations including Best Film and Best Animated film. Quite an honor. We had to see it.Ten Minutes of Movie-MAGIC!!After a few opening minutes of boy meets girl I was ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 5, 2010
Pros: Great story, good examination of themes, Pixar never loses it's sense of humor
Cons: The first 12 minutes are intense in terms of sad
Summary: When I first heard that Up was critically praised at Cannes as being an emotionally powerful film, I kind of had my reservations. Speaking as a guy, I'll admit that I can be a bit of a softie with movies that could make me cry. Watching ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 29, 2010
Pros: First 10 minutes are brilliant, great production as usual
Cons: Generic second half
Summary: Up (2009) As industry leaders in animation, it’s almost redundant to declare the technological achievement in any Pixar movie now. It’s a given that we’ve come to expect, even if their quality prevents us from taking them ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 7, 2010
Pros: Voice acting, animations, original and wonderful story
Cons: Nothing!
Summary: Has Pixar really put out a bad film? Really? Ever since Toy Story, the geniuses at Pixar have managed to produce and develop fun and original stories, over and over again. I keep going back for more, being the sucker I am ... read more
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