Up (2009)

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By tying thousands of balloons to his home, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn't alone on his journey, since Russell, a wilderness explorer 70 years his junior, has inadvertently become a stowaway on the trip.

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Directed By: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson

Written By: Thomas McCarthy, Pete Docter, Bob Peterson

Starring: Christopher Plummer, Edward Asner, John Ratzenberger, Delroy Lindo, Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, Danny Mann, Paul Eiding, Jerome Ranft, Jordan Nagai, Elie Docter, Jeremy Leary

Genres: Comedy, Family/Kids, Adventure, Animation

AKA: Altamente!

Country: USA

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Stars	User	Rating
11	Melvin Smif	95 _96%
I'm surprised Pixar even bothers to market thier films for children these days. I actually heard a child ask "why are you crying mommy" after the opening Carl and Ellie montage. Oh and by the way, this film is lovely.
11	TonythePony	68 _49%
The condensed love story at the start is beautiful. Some music and short, delicate scenes convey a lifetime of joy and sorrow. Jettisoning that subtlety in favour of such broad, obvious comedy is infuriating. The idea seems to be: if a house can fly, then anything goes. Fuck those dogs and that bird! Some genuine Pixar moments slip through, but this continued disneyfication is a worrying trend.
11	KasperL	80 _86%
Not only do Pixar keep effortlessly coming up with fresh ideas and characters that never hit a false note, their masterfully animated films are also superior to most regular movies in terms of technical aspects of filmmaking (framing, editing, scoring etc). The montage at the beginning is, simply, sublime. My only nitpick is that I found it relatively unfunny. Genuinely touching and invoking a childish sense of adventure will do, I suppose.
10	monclivie	86 _91%
A little disappointment. Without completely unnecessary villain and his talking dogs that would be a masterpiece and probably my favorite animation ever, but now it's just a great, colorful movie with couple of incredibly touching scenes. It's moving, it's funny and I really would like to love it, but I can't. / South America! It's like America, but south. :)
10	XakkMaster	85 _76%
Another great Pixar film that would have been a masterpiece had it not been for some of Russell's annoying characteristics and the moment when the film turns dogs into airplane pilots. Generally, the villain and his army of trained pooches felt a little forced. Otherwise, the driving force of the plot (Carl's love for his late wife) is incredibly engaging emotionally and Carl Fredricksen becomes one of Pixar's most memorable creations on his own right. That montage will get you every time.
9	unccomp03	98 _80%
About fifteen minutes into the film there is the most beautiful montage which represents Carl (The old man who decides to go on a adventure using balloons to life his house in the air) and his wife's entire relationship. That was the first time that I cried. This movie is beautiful and touching. Though animated it touches on human emotions in the way that many non animated films cannot do. It shows that you can combine stunning animation with making someone want to cry.
9	Anomaly	86 _88%
Very entertaining, and quite funny, too. It falls into too many cliches at the beginning of the third act, but then the action picks back up and is excellent to the end, and the montage early on is truly touching. Not Pixar's best, but certainly up there.
8	keysercomp02	90 _50%
Pixar hits another home-run with their new light-hearted, heartfelt comedy. A story about making your dreams come true, Up has plenty to offer to both adults and children alike. The script is one of Pixar's best and stuck somewhere between laughs are themes that stay with the audience long after leaving the theater.
7	BeeDub	100 _97%
Dammit, Pixar, stop making it look so easy.
6	Zealot185	77 _68%
Would have made for a perfect, tear-jerking 15 to 20 minute short, but where's the fun (and money) in that? The story slightly lost me at the introduction of the talking dogs, an anthropomorphic tendency I was hoping Pixar's creative minds could have avoided this time. They also shoehorn in their famous "something is lost and must be found" plot, as well as a maniacal villain whose turn to evil is abrupt and unconvincing. But hell, I was still manipulated by the cuteness of it all to enjoy it!
6	doctor7	71 _53%
First off I'll say the animation is excellent and the soundtrack is wonderful. The general story is touching and heart-warming. However the movie has two glaring flaws: first the protagonist has a side-kick that's basically a fat Short Round, except even more frustratingly useless, and packs a few really contrived moments. It's still worth seeing but if you get a nagging feeling that Pixar has done much better, don't worry, you're not the only one.
6	gtown1479	92 _97%
In my opinion this is the best movie that Pixar has yet to put out. The animation is awesome, but the storyline is even better. The interaction between the Carl and Russell provides lots of laughs (especially when you then throw in a dog and some sort of crazy bird). My date went through an entire box of tissues, so if you cry come prepared. But besides all the laughs and tears (that Pixar films usually have) this really had a deep story to it. That's what I liked best about it. Love Dog!
6	sebby	75 _83%
Although an abundance of clunky "jokes" and abrupt thematic shifts keep it from being an animation classic, Up nevertheless succeeds as a moving story of an old widower's determination to shed his life of one particular regret. A bit more somber and adult in places than any Pixar film to date.
5	hellsditch	83 _77%
After finding "Wall-E" (my first exposure to Pixar since the original "Toy Story") to be a little overrated, I wasn't sure how I would respond to "Up", but after the gorgeous montage of the old man's life with his wife, Ellie, I was hooked, and impressed that a "kids" movie was not afraid to tackle such dark subject matter. While I found that the small mailman was far more annoying then he had to be and the overly slapsticky stuff did nothing for me, its overall sweetness ultimately won me over.
5	Tripwyre	96 _97%
Finally a 3D film that doesn't use it for tacky sight-gags, but instead creates incredible depth of field. The movie is absolutely beautiful, full of vibrant colours and gorgeous animated vistas. The opening Ellie montage is incredibly moving, creating Carl as a tragic, quietly desperate protagonist before setting him off on an Indiana Jones adventure in the second half. This film knows the spirit of adventure well, instantly becoming one of the greats of the genre. Very funny too. Pixar > all.
5	frederic_g54	9 _90%
"Up" is a pure roller coaster ride: slow (and in this case beautiful) opening followed by exhilarating thrills. Although not their best film (it hits a small bump around 30 minutes in), Pixar's latest effort is without a doubt their funniest film to date. The end result is nothing short of stunning and I hope to see it again soon. Michael Giacchino deserves lots of credit for his music.
5	Pickpocket	10 _98%
Damn this was good, really moving. Sad as hell, funny as hell, the characters are amazing and dare I say Pixar's best to date? Also quite a departure for them with that ending. I can't wait to see it again.
5	suman.austin	89 _92%
Perfect family film or I would rather say a perfect film. The main thing I liked about this movie is that its so fresh in everything. Also the best animation I had recently seen. Pixar proves its the best in business by pulling off another incredible one.
4	forehead1	60 _70%
The first half of Up is everything a great animation should be: gorgeous CGI, excellent soundtrack; the plot eased along by the visuals, not dialogue. There is also a poignant story here, with an elderly protagonist to boot. Unfortunately Pixar again get afraid of alienating the younger viewers so quickly turn it into a generic family flick complete with annoying kid, talking animals, all-action finale, etc. Maybe next time they'll have the balls to go all the way, but I doubt it.
4	cagedwisdom	100 _90%
Better than Wall-E, and Pixar's best film to date. The silliness of it all ties in perfectly with the theme of childhood imagination and adventure, and the humor is spot on in a way that surpasses even that of Wall-E. My only problem is the antagonist, whom I found unbelievable, coincicental, constructed, and generally out of place. It annoyed me for a certain part of the middle of it. When differences are based entirely on misunderstanding, why not just clear it up? Still, fantastic.
4	Eric WK	60 _43%
After the brilliance of Wall-E and Ratatouille, I can't help but be disappointed by Up. The animation is spectacular and probably worth the price of admission alone, but the film's structure is so odd and abrupt. It jumps from plot point to plot point with little setup or explanation. The action is less exciting than Wall-E's (or even Bolt's) and so many of the jokes here just aren't funny. The Carl/Ellie stuff is really great, though. It's above average, but not by much.
4	saucyjack	92 _94%
One of the most moving animated pictures I have ever seen and one of the best pictures of the year, period. THIS is how family entertainment should be and Pixar continues to provide films that don't condescend to children or adults, having confidence in their audience. Can't have enough praise for the film, just have to demand that you see it. Now!
4	Okkervil	91 _97%
'Up' is Pixar's first true masterpiece, and is a demonstration of how far Pixar have come. Amazing from start to finish, packed full of emotion and charm to a level that other animation houses can only dream of in their productions. The depth, humour, originality and talent on show here is quite incredible. One of the finest animated movies ever, and my favourite film of 2009 so far.
4	max22	88 _74%
Yawn. Another year, another Pixar masterpiece. It's the same old thing: these show-offs spend their time refining a story to cinematic perfection, with peerless animation skills and unwavering storytelling instincts. Then the finished product's met with universal acclaim, record-breaking box office tallies, an Oscar or two, and a fanbase that endures for years to come. Rinse and repeat. After just about fifteen years of this shit, it's getting to be a bit of a bore. Why can't they suck for once?
3	purgatos	78 _68%
The animation in this is truly gorgeous and there are some extremely well-done scenes(romance montage particularly), but there are points where the jokes go too obvious. I mean, it is a kid's movie and all, but Pixar usually manages to avoid doing that.
3	theficionado	75 _74%
Steeped in regret and nostalgia for the irretrievable past and the pain of dreams deferred. Still, the conventional parts of the story -- a stereotypical villain and Carl's route to the inevitable assumption of paternal role to Russell -- undermine the film's imaginative foundation.
3	jstry	91 _93%
Aw, I loved this. Definitely one for repeat viewings. It was a great story with great animation, nothing short of what we've come to expect from Pixar. There were a few moments when I was reminded that I was watching a kids' movie (like the doberman's loose wire voice), which was a little jarring and took me out of the moment for a second, but overall, they tackle making an animated film suitable for people of all ages extremely well.
3	Farzan	82 _78%
Up is a unique film. Right off the start you are engaged and through Carl's journey, and through his ups and downs, you yourself feel a sense of accomplishment. Although it seems the conflict of Carl and his childhood hero is rather forced, it never really seems to be an issue because of the hilarity and antics that ensue. A great Pixar film.
3	Filligan	89 _75%
Pixar, how do you do it? I find myself asking this question after viewing every new film of theirs. In the case of Up, they do it brilliantly. It's a crazy, imaginative, hilarious adventure unlike anything I've seen before. Once again, the company's given us an endlessly rewatchable gem that's pure joy for any age. So I guess the better question would be: Pixar... how can we repay you for all you've given, and continue to give, to the movie-going world?
3	weirdyoda	96 _96%
ust another emotionally-fueled yet hilarious, character driven yet action-packed, beautifully rendered and detail-perfected Pixar adventure. Though slightly less original than Pixar's unreal pinnacle, it is still likely to be the best movie released this year because quality is never ever ever sacrificed for anything when it comes to Mr. Lasseter and his team of creative geniuses.
3	chemtrails	70 _71%
If only it had a story
3	JackDurden	9 _90%
I didn't think the story that went with the film sounded very enticing at first, however upon viewing, it infinitely surpassed my expectations, and is easily takes its place among other iconic classic Pixar films. The blending of adventure, comedy, and some minor gloom that will surely yank at your heartstrings. The film leaves you with an everlasting message -- that the experience of love and friendship is the greatest adventure of all. Up is surely enjoyable from beginning to end.
3	Ytadel	8 _93%
The whimsy and creativity of Hayao Miyazaki meets the freewheeling adventure spirit of Indiana Jones, complete with action set pieces, colorful allies, and a despicable villain, and the uncommonly effective pathos Pixar has mastered. Gorgeously animated and funny. Another Pixar triumph.
3	Gary P	60 _16%
A cliche journey, and depressing.
3	mwgerb	71 _87%
The first ten minutes is an absolute masterpiece; if I were just rating that, the score would be in the 90's. The rest of the movie sacrifices a bit for easy laughs, but it's still entertaining and, at times, heartwarming.
3	lrampartl	88 _89%
It's pretty impressive that a little film like this manages to be so simple, sad and funny.
2	dunbar	88 _90%
A beautifully touching film at times. Balancing genuine emotion and slapstick entertainment over some stunning visuals is no easy task. Pixar prove to have the people that can come closest to pulling that kind of thing off. Whether they take you somewhere outside yourself for a fraction of time is really a person to person thing. Nevertheless, highly recommended for kids...
2	deliz	80 _62%
Touches you. Its emotional, kinda silly in some parts, but is just to give some action to the kids.
2	Beer94	82 _94%
A charming film that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The relationship between Carl and Russell is lovely, and I didn't expect this sort of humour to amuse me, but I was chuckling away throughout the film. It has its flaws but only minor ones that don't spoil the overall experience.
2	ewp805	85 _85%
Pixar's animation always dazzles; however, most of the humor around Russel's character seems too silly and forced. While not quite reaching the heights of Walle-E, Up still has plenty of genuinely fantastic moments
2	clayj41	82 _86%
Up will definitely fare better with the younger demographic than it's immediate predecessor Wall-E, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little let down. Nevertheless, Pixar has delivered another enjoyable feature with great messages for the young and old alike. I think if I have children someday, I'm just going to teach them life lessons by having them watch Pixar movies.
2	BillyShears	90 _92%
The opening bit of the movie was a real surprise with its subject matter; and the film was just a delight to watch.
2	mandy	7 _74%
Enjoyable family film. The Ellie/Carl life story montage is the most moving animation sequence I have ever seen and the villainous dogs are very funny.
2	filmfreak88	75 _66%
Falls quite short if compared against the magnificent Wall-E but an enchanting, humorous, and uplifting animated film nonetheless
2	constantine	92 _97%
Probably only animation made me cry and laugh so hard during the screen time. Though I couldn't help myself to taste some Dreamworks job at some parts, like speaking animals and characters having adventure which I believe was intentional. Only thing Dw can do is to create speaking animals, so I suppose they made a reference to this with dog-talking thing. At the end, i found this movie funny, hilarious, amusing and very emotional. I can watch it for several times even just for this: "Squirrel!!"
2	INDYATMN	93 _93%
Surely the creative folks behind each respective Pixar film must approach the task w/ some degree of complete terror by this point - after all, who wants 2 break one of the most highly publicized winning streaks ever? The makers of Up can leave the worrying 2 the next group as this is yet another home run. Sweet & inspiring but never cloying, this is another smart, funny & truly thrilling (given the sky-high environment where most of the action takes place) well-crafted piece of entertainment.
2	MartinTeller	80 _66%
It's a fun movie, but falls short of WALL-E in almost every department. The Carl & Ellie montage is a textbook lesson in marvelous dialogue-free storytelling, and is absolutely heartbreaking. There are a few other touching scenes, but overall the film is going more for adventure than pathos. I would have enjoyed it more if the Carl/Russell dynamic was more engaging. I was rather disappointed to see an evil bad guy, too. Still, it's well-crafted and definitely has its moments.
2	Etheriel	46 _43%
Unfortunately, only a few moments live up to the opening sequence. Up is a brilliant 20-minute film brought to theatrical length by 70 minutes of fluff about dogs and birds.
2	hellboy76	91 _98%
Another strong entry from Pixar showing animated films can have real heart. Not for everyone but I thought it was charming.
2	Grit	89 _95%
In my opinion, Up is easily the best work Pixar have done so far. It perfectly blends the potent and treasured memories of old age with a great sense of adventure, surreal comedy and some very memorable and excellently animated characters. It effortlessly glides between some very real and down-to-earth emotions and a physical comedy adventure without ever feeling disjointed or out of place. The only real downside is connected to the villain who often feels too much like someone from Wacky Races.
2	eveelun	82 _85%
Pixar delivers again. The underlying story is a touching bit of whimsy that deals with some serious subjects (dealing with loss, reconciling oneself to broken dreams and promises, etc) as well as with delightful escapades (old timey explorers, the exaggerated zoological information found in old accounts of foreign lands). It is a "kids' film" so there are a few more wacky aspects than I would have liked, but unlike many in the genre it has heart enough to appeal to all ages.
2	Ag0stoMesmer	5 _98%
A funny and beautifully animated film. The surprisingly emotional relationship between the old guy and the boy make this my favourite CGI film. Best monatage ever?
2	Kavu	63 _36%
Charming and beautiful, but with way too much slapstick and a forced villain in the end. The first 25 minutes would've worked really well as a shortie.
2	Paxton	70 _63%
No need to yell at kids on my lawn if my house is floating. Checkmate, Millennials.
2	easydiff	90 _96%
Hits all the right spots, a mature story told in pictures with little hand-holding for the kids. Dark themes handled adroitly, and sweet without being maudlin.
2	anchovies	90 _98%
Up has two moments of intense poignancy so well-executed just thinking about them can instigate fresh tears. This adds surprising depth to a deceptively simple narrative. Yes the movie gets a bit slow in the middle with a few silly plot twists but the gorgeous visuals and the loveable characters retain your attention. At its most basic level, Up is a fun kids movie. At its best, it's a touching non-didactic call-to-arms to continue moving forward with life and embrace the unexpected.
2	Leonardis	98 _98%
I think this is one of Pixar's greatest stories and accomplishments. It's a very mature movie that handles some heavy topics in a decent manner while simultaneously keeping up laughs and cute characters to appeal to a younger audience as well. Very emotional, funny, and thrilling, and it's got an irresistible amount of heart and soul. The animation and filmmaking is spectacular. Well worth visiting.
2	KramYessev	81 _90%
Just one of the many reasons Pixar are the leaders in the animation game. When the film isn't operating on an emotional level (anyone who doesn't feel anything during the montage has a heart of stone) it's busy being ridiculously fun and entertaining.
2	sw0	80 _60%
I thought the marriage sequence of this movie was heart warming.
2	TedDedon	91 _87%
I'm not sure if this is my favorite Pixar movie, but it's sure UP there! Get it?! Really though, Up is a phenomenal movie that is emotionally riveting and delightful in every way. I actually think that Up is really the progression of Wall-E's emotional side but applied to a more human story. This is the year's best so far and it'll be a shame if it's not up for the best picture award at the Oscars.
2	MJVmovieMan	84 _85%
Pixar's "Up" is truly delightful, a gorgeous-looking film with a lot of heart and tenderness. I didn't find it to be as amiable, sharp or quietly intelligent as last year's "Wall-E", but I did enjoy its gargantuan scale of adventure, and its lead character Carl. With "Up," Pixar again proves they are light-years ahead of the game with a bold story, memorable characters, and truckloads of imagination. It's about storytelling rather than pop-culture references.
2	snowgray	99 _99%
If you can watch the first fifteen minutes of this movie without crying, you have no soul.
2	prowler	48 _45%
The opening 10 minutes are just perfect cinema; the rest is good fun, but not quite living up to the premise. Kinda feels like Pixar made a compromise, not sure if to please the kids or the average crowd though.
2	td888	90 _95%
A wonderful, weird and incredible story. Pixar did it again.
1	GreatScott85	100 _98%
My personal favorite Pixar film, Up is a flat-out masterpiece. The 'Married Life' montage is unforgettable, and by far the single best individual scene of any movie made in 2009.
1	downbeat	83 _65%
"Up" was the only film that has ever made me cry in the first 10 minutes. Pixar knows how to tell a story without even using words, and that is something that is so powerful. Such a great adventure film and the score is awesome as well.
1	rihrey	100 _99%
fave film of all time :)
1	CRAYON	90 _86%
A really fun movie with some very touching moments. The animation was brilliant. Don't bother with 3D, it was pointless and cost more money.
1	SirStuckey	70 _56%
I didn't like this movie as much as a lot of people. I liked the characters, the animation was beautiful and I liked how they successfully took on a subject not often tackled in a kid's movie. Unfortunately, for how much it tried to make people laugh I thought it wasn't all that funny. I didn't really like the action sequences much and I didn't like the villain; who would have been like 120 years old considering he was an adult when the main character was a little kid.
1	hakkanarejo	100 _91%
Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner), a 78-year-old balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness. But curmudgeonly Carl's worst nightmare comes true when he discovers a little boy named Russell is a stowaway aboard the balloon-powered house.
1	Astrophizz	80 _61%
A decent Pixar movie. It would have been better had it not been for the weird pacing issues that made the movie move way too fast at times, jumping from one event to the next with barely any explanation in a jarring manner.
1	jacobclark12	99 _98%
Pixar has made so many great films over the years, but none of them quite measure up to Up. It is a masterpiece of emotional filmmaking, with an opening sequences that will make you laugh, smile, cry, and just break down. The rest of the film follows this up really nicely with gorgeous animation, a great score from Michael Giacchino, and a riveting story with some impeccable voice acting. It goes deeper into the human psyche than most animated films do, and that puts it near the top of my list.
1	VengefulKBM	90 _92%
Pixar is at its best when it's tugging unrelentingly at your heartstrings, and even talking dogs flying biplanes during the climax can't ruin how good UP is at doing just that. That unbelievable first fifteen minutes or so manages to carry the entire movie and validate everything else about it.
1	Judge Holden	5 _69%
Up is a mediocre film that could have good, maybe even great. It tackles some tough themes relating to regret, heartache and loneliness, and while much of the first part, in particular the opening montage, is poignant and heartfelt, the film quickly loses a lot of its charm as it becomes more and more predictable and superficial. It becomes a movie only a child could love.
1	magdabag	96 _97%
when ranking my favorite pixar movies, this one's Up there.
1	keysercomp05	80 _0%
Talk about a depressing children's movie! But don't get me wrong, this movie is by far my favorite pixar movie. It's a perfect mix of sadness (right in the beginning, too) and absolutely adorable hilarity. Who can resist small, grumpy, men and tubby boyscouts? The creativity of this movie also surprised me, especially since I haven't seen a pixar movie that has made me giggle this much or let out multiple "awes" in a few years.
1	svnhf	88 _87%
No matter how many times I watch this, I am always moved. The score, the scenery, the emotions, the technique, everything has been perfectly molded to fit. The story might not be the most original, but the tools used make it a fun ride. The only thing that lets it down is the dialogue and vocal interaction between the characters. It just seems so wooden and stiff at points; however, Doug the dog is brilliant. Another Pixar gem to add to the collection, and one that certainly won't be forgotten.
1	lodolfo	92 _87%
Once again, I see a movie that's supposed to make you feel good, and it makes me sad. I'm not saying it's anything but excellent, just that the story of lost love makes me kind of sad.
1	mery	100 _98%
Perfect... Lovely movie with a great ending.
1	acfowler	95 _94%
Wonderful story with heart. Funny for all ages and fun while having a story that feels important.
1	Danielcssl	95 _84%
GREAT movie. Funny, interesting, unique, good to watch with family and fiancé. Will watch again for fun.
1	theaceoffire	95 _66%
I sobbed like a child at the beginning.
1	Mufy Mufafa	98 _98%
Final Rating: 98 (A+) - This is very likely to be the only A+ I will ever give. It is an unsurpassed movie that can truly be hailed as a classic. No words will ever manage to glorify the movie enough. This is entertainment, humor, quality, visual mastery, and all elements of a successful film spliced into one - and all are at their finest. What more can be expected from this true gem of a movie? This is a one-in-a-million delight that surely must be one of the best movies of all time.
1	fuckeroo	100 _90%
How do they do it?? How do they make us cry, laugh, laugh, cry, and never disappoint? Pixar knows how to keep your head high up in the clouds. Even if they have to tie a thousand balloons to do so.
1	AzurEclipse	40 _61%
A movie brimming with potential gradually forces itself to deal with morality and life issues. The only thing up about it was the heart-warming conclusion, foreshadowed by expected events. Realization of whats important is closest to home, etc.
1	Hawiiday	100 _97%
The wonderful world that Pixar can create is astounding and mind bottling. The first 10 minutes had me feel so many emotions I was sure I wasn't sure if I was at a funeral or at the zoo. It just goes to show that the word cliche maybe over used but it is comforting when done right.
1	GordonBombay	93 _95%
This movie is a must see for the first 10 minutes alone. The fact that the movie continiues to be great after the first 10 minutes of montage is only gravy on top. The decision to cast old school actors like Ed Asner and Plummer is a clear statement of ambition and the movie pulls it off. A sweet story about never forgetting your dreams and living them out. I laughed and yes I admit it I cried all way throug this high flying adventure. Up is one of the best movies of 2009.
1	Stripy	81 _63%
Beautiful animation! Specially the first 30 minutes - I instantly fell in love with it. Reminded me of how important dreams are, even if following them doesn't always take where you expect.
1	Magicpaul	85 _46%
Beautiful film but the speaking dogs soiled what could have been a winner.
1	Bas	70 _58%
Great first half, extremely disappointing second half.
1	thegreyfox	45 _16%
Frankly, this was a major dissappointment. After a lovely beginning that was a testiment to the ability of cartoon characters to be more real than "real people", this load of tosh goes downhill fast and becomes more and more stupid. Talking dogs, annoying kids, a bird that you might win at a funfair, a villian that must have been about 100 but looked 50, and well, it just meandered all over the place. Yea, we get the message, and its a lovely one, but let's have a decent story to get us there !
1	Gideon	3 _92%
Pixars Up truly moves, inspires and entertains as no other! What a wonderful 'little' film, about many importants aspects of life. On par with Wall-E but slightly underdeveloped in comparison with Ratatouille, in my opinion.
1	fudgieb	95 _89%
Hugely entertaining and equally touching. I took my two year old to it and she, my wife, and I were completely spellbound throughout the entire ordeal. An immensely human movie.
1	nauru	75 _85%
Fantastic beginning. Unfortunately very weak in the middle with the dogs/birds/violence bits which really drag. Nice finish and photo-epilogue. Extra points for originality, but also removed some points for the middle section of the film which was really quite crappy. As with Wall-E, this movie would have been much better if it had kept dialog to an absolute minimum from start to finish. The images tell a far more compelling story than the script. Great sound throughout.
1	tinythedogg	100 _98%
Carl Fredericksen has become one of my favorite characters in the Pixar universe. He was so well written and developed. Ed Asner does a great job voicing Carl. There was a lot of emotion involved in this movie especially in the beginning involving Carl and his wife. That was beautiful. The story with the rest of the cast was well done too. Such as Russell with his dad, Kevin and her babies and at times I thought Dug was a little annoying, I liked him as well. Awesome animation, great film
1	nandorizzi	85 _88%
Every year, the Pixar excels itself, with a high quality animation. Besides the traditional technical quality and very entertaining characters, has a touching and emotional story, aided by a beautiful soundtrack. A family movie surprising, because in the midst of giant robots movies, Up appears with an unlikely protagonist, an old man. And it works completely, another great work of Pixar.
1	darkman	83 _90%
The opening blows you away. Such a moving and sad story has no other animaton flick ever shown. The rest is quite entertaining, not Pixar's best but a fun ride. The 3D version is very reserved. No spectacular effects, but a serious use of the addional dimension.
1	Mentaculus	95 _95%
Pixar proves it's probably the most proficient studio working in Hollywood now. The narrative is superbly crafted, incorporating moments of remarkable and palpable adventure, comedy and pathos. The voice acting is surprisingly earnest: kudos, Asner. The only element that felt derivative was the 'New Groove' voice for the Evil Dog. Carl's house as his Albatross near the end is inspired. And that slice-of-life montage has to be the most powerful use of cinema (no pandering OR dialogue!) in years.
1	Mini-T	89 _86%
Pixar did it again.
1	caocao	75 _85%
Genuinely moving scenes, entertaining short scenes and likable characters. Another strong Pixar effort.
1	martryn	91 _94%
Possibly the best film of 2009. It's hard to say. Definitely a contender. Bloody amazing, funny, touching, exciting, all at the same time.
1	PeaceAnarchy	84 _77%
Has plenty of brilliant moments, including the opening ten minutes, but it also has some moments that are far too silly or predictable. The film seems ultimately tied to the same animated adventure formula that's been done to death, but it is a very good execution of that formula.
1	Alex Watkins	4 _70%
So much fun, and so gorgeous to look at. I really had no idea where the story would be going before I saw it, and I wasn't at all disappointed. And yeah, the little mini-romance sequence with music is sadder than hell.
1	PirateJason	89 _87%
One of the few movies that made me cry in the first 5 minutes. Creative story, good characters, a touch slow. Not my favorite Pixar film, but better than most other movies out recently.
1	Wiche	59 _34%
Am I the only one who didn't like it that much? I thought the beginning was actually pretty boring and halfway the movie it just keeps dragging on, becomes a bit boring even.. Visually it's all perfect and the story is somewhat good, but parts annoyed really me. And I expected so much more, but actually all the funny parts are in the trailer. Good points for the ending though, that was really sweet.
1	Kojiless	64 _68%
Dogs are not funny.
1	newlikegrace	85 _90%
Not too often that you see elderly men and asian youngsters as co-leads, but it works. A fairy tale mixed with a coming of age tale mixed with a silly cartoon, all wrapped in an extremely serious, contemplative story about the end of an old man's long life. Very impressive.
1	soarom	95 _95%
This is a classic. It works on so many levels. It's funny, it's moving, it's imaginative, and it's a good adventure movie.
1	tma1	90 _94%
The first 10 minutes of the movie are absolutely heart wrenching and perfectly setup a fun adventure with a satisfying conclusion that sometimes life is the greatest adventure.
1	TheDenizen	75 _74%
Pretty good. Needed more weird creatures and less talking dogs.
1	x-human	89 _92%
What works are the simple but wondrous things, which many fantasies can often lose sight over. This loses itself though with the final confrontations which drops simple for action. Still it does come back to the simple things again in the end.
1	terrymac	81 _87%
Starts very strongly, with a superbly efficient and touching montage. The rest of the film never quite matches this, but nonetheless remains an extremely likeable adventure.
1	SlrSoapbox	90 _92%
This was the first Pixar movie to actually make me cry, and that's saying something. It's gorgeous, original, funny, touching, and completely unconventional. In some cases, though, I would have liked some sort of explanation for some of the plot points - who took Carl and Ellie's photographs, and where the hell did Muntz get all those dogs? But that really doesn't matter all that much - in the end, Pixar has just given us yet another instant classic.
1	Magb	90 _85%
I really loved this. Maybe Up would be more satisfying if it didn't have a slightly preposterous villain, or if the character of Russell wasn't played purely for comedy so frequently. But the sad undercurrent of the story is handled with the utmost grace, the action sequences are exciting as hell, and the comedy is genuinely funny. While Up certainly leaves you wondering what Pixar could do if they tried to make a film solely for adults, it's hard not to be satisfied by this "children's movie".
1	recklessmess	90 _97%
This movie sucks you into the first ten minutes, making you feel sympathetic to both the main character and, especially, his wife, for whom the whole movie revolves around. Never a dull moment, Up actually lived up to all the hype that surrounded it when it was released.
1	Biedronski	83 _79%
Some of the best Pixar characters, but probably one of my least favorite stories. Now that's not a bad thing at all because the worst pixar movies are still ahead of so many other regular movies.
1	omgfridge	8 _80%
Pixar are god.
1	muzak66	95 _96%
Great story had laughs it was kinda sad it had everything
1	walkearth	75 _89%
Both realistic and fictional, sad and funny. The first half hour is really sorrowful, tells of a great human drama - not something common in animated films. Quite touching.
1	begoniabol	95 _98%
This is such a cute movie. You can't do anything else than to love it
1	pumpkin11	98 _99%
Beautiful and perfect
1	lumen	6 _45%
The montage at the beginning was great, the rest not so much: stupid kid, talking dogs, improbable twist and slapstick comedy. It's like Wall-E: good premise, bad execution. I think Pixar is cashing in on its fame but sooner or later this "oh-my-god-best-animation-studio-ever" fuss will go away (although they earned it).
1	Neonman	92 _94%
Although for the most part this is a terrific adventure film, filled with joy, humour, colour, tension, and fun, most people will be quick to remind us of the more devastating scenes in the movie, which evoke the designated emotions just as well as the rest of the film does. For my money,the best Pixar film -- and yeah, that's saying a lot.
1	NathanDarko	92 _87%
Pixar proofs once more that there is nothing else on that "level". After Wall-E my new Pixar-Fave.
1	spookey	84 _80%
Powefully Emotional opening, proceeds to be a typical but lovely pixar thing. The hype this thing got shouldn't set it apart from other pixar titles as much as it did to me though.
1	Obdurate	90 _91%
Great animation, a lot of big laughs, a lot of heartstring tugging, a great story and memorable characters that are both hilarious and tragic. I guess Muntz coulda been fleshed out a bit more but that's a small complaints. In fact, any complaint I have about the movie feels like I'm just reaching to find one. Way to go Pixar, now you can be happy because Obdurate from Canada loves your shit.
1	Va3H	89 _59%
A heartfelt and inspirational film that touches both the heart and the mind. The story captures the ever-growing divide between the narrow-mindedness and cynicism of old age against the excitement and innocence of youthfulness. Yet on their whimsical adventure, both Carl and Russell learn much about themselves, and realize a simple but an all too forgotten truth: life is understood backwards. However, two shortcomings are the predictable, banal villain and rushed feeling towards the climax.
1	dst7175	87 _95%
Great heartfelt story about a man's love for his wife and their childhood dream.
1	KMcNeil	9 _94%
Touching and uplifting. The montage at the start almost had me crying (and - despite the maudlin music - without it feeling forced).
1	Vandelay1	80 _89%
Nice Movie
1	whatismyname	75 _88%
A touching film, not sure why I waited a few years after it came out to watch it.
1	Luna6ix	90 _97%
with wall-e and this one pixar has really set the bar high, they've been pumping out good kids movies from the beginning, but now it's simply taken to a level where this is a film that is tremendous in every aspect and any way you look at it. it really tickles me to see kids movies coming out these days that i would want to own for purposes other than nostalgia.
1	miss jesus	82 _83%
Delightful in so many ways. The characters are unique and heartbreakingly cute, and it's a refreshing film in that it really delivers everything one would expect from an adventure film--including the darkness.
1	yoshifan	10 _96%
One of Pixar's best, and that's saying something. I'm a sucker for a movie that makes you really care for the characters, and that's what these guys are best at. Also, they've created quite possibly the single most endearing movie dog ever in Dug. Another smash from Pixar!
1	geohawk	93 _88%
An interesting collection of odd ideas and sentiment, UP is pretty entertaining, even if the last act is shockingly conventional given all that precedes it. Basically another expert blend of sentiment, imagination and humor, even if it runs one shout-out to Star wars too many. Asner is perfect, completely in tune with the role.
1	cDima	60 _46%
Predictable and boring at times.
1	skiewulfy	55 _70%
There seems to be two separate films here: A melancholy examination of grief that comes with the process of aging and on the other hand an outlandish adventure with talking dogs. The "grounded" plot seemed engrossing enough without needing a contrived floating house gimmick and the floating house was interesting enough without necessitating the inclusion of a cartoon villain. Still a good picture, but ranks low compared to rest of the Pixar catalogue.
1	mohan	98 _88%
Interesting that Pixar has chosen to focus on the script more than the animation (edit: heard at a Pixar talk that they spent about to 4-5 years on the script). Good movie. Funny, heart-warming. Screen play is great, except for some small ruffles around the middle. One of Pixar's best.
1	shinySinger	92 _86%
THANKS FOR MAKING ME CRY PIXAR.

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