Review: Up

You have no idea how desperately I'm waiting for that. Not because the original was a landmark in CGI animation or script, but purely so I don't have to hear Sheryl Crow singing "Real Gone" anymore or having to listen to Larry The Cable Guy as a redneck tow-truck.

I fucking hate Cars. I will punch John Lasseter in the throat if I ever meet him and stand there shouting "Ka-Chow!"

Just as well there's a sequel coming out soon then, I guess.

It's just not their best film, yet the one I am cursed to watch endlessly on repeat. Literally. 3 times today already. And Cars pajamas, colouring books, puzzles, cutlery...
*sobs*
If I have "Ka-Chigga-ka-chigga" anymore I will kill a motherfucker

That's because it's a rip-off of Doc Hollywood.

I watched Wall-E at the weekend finally and it was...alright.
I loved the 1st 30mins with Wall-E & Eve but lost interest once they hit the spaceship and the wafer-thin plot stumbled in.
Favourite Pixar so far are Finding Nemo & The Incredibles. Cars was ok until I have/had to watch it 5 times a day, a 2yr olds love of Lightning McQueen reduces me to tears, I know that script inside out

Is it just me or is that trailer atrocious? It tells you more or less nothing about the film, just that there's a house with balloons on it, for whatever reason.

Still got me with that dog though, hahaha

Edited at 21:16 on 18/10/09

so you cant go to a 3D showing and not use the glasses!! what bullshit!!

alien in 3D that would be worth the 1.50 extra!!

No, you can't keep the glasses for next time, I asked. Well, you can, but you still have to pay for them again next time. It's pretty scandalous, really. Especially seeing as I pay a monthly fee for my cinema card.

I bet you sobbed at the end of Alien 4.

Im still traumatised by this film- Nick is right, the opening montage is beyond heartbreaking!
Seriously, actually sobbed like a baby during most of it!
The film is beautiful looks wise- but is no way the best Pixar film, its no Finding Nemo or Monsters Inc.
As much as I enjoyed it (puffy eyes and blocked nose excluded) i dont know if i would watch it again, maybe just for the dog cos he was funny, but its not one i would feel the need to rewatch- whereas I can watch Toy Story, Nemo etc over and over again.

Price at my local Uxbridge Odeon is £10.60 for 2D and £12.85 for 3D. They must have added £2 since last week.
Anyway, if you've seen something in 3D are you allowed to keep the glasses for next time, to save on cost? I suspect I know the answer.
I won't be going to the cinema again anyway with those prices. This isn't Leicester fucking Square

Haha yeah I made the Gran Torino reference as well. I was wondering whether Up might finish in the same way but I don't think even Pixar are ready to go there yet.
I was honestly surprised by how grounded the story is (considering the flying house) but the heartbreaking opening montage sets the stage. This isn't a kids film about reanimated toys, talking cars or lonely robots. It's a deeply affecting story about a widower trying to make peace for feeling like he didn't give his wife the life they both wanted.
It's heavy stuff and neither the comedic moments nor the villain are enough to get away from that. For that reason it suffers slightly if you go in expecting an adventure, comedy or something visually flashy. This is very much a human story about grief, moreso than I ever expected. Less art, more heart.
Your question about whether Pixar have outgrown animation is interesting. This is the first time I'd say they're clearly moving more towards a more Studio Ghibli kind of production and I'd hope Disney won't put a stop to that. Animation shouldn't be the sole preserve of the kids.

Edited at 17:57 on 16/10/09

It's the price of popcorn, isn't it?

Can't honestly say 3D has ever really made a good movie great. Some, like Up, are fantastic but probably look that way in 2D as well. Toy Story 3D looked good too, but maybe that's because it wasn't made with the express purpose of being in three-dimensions.

If I didn't have to pay for the privilege, I'd say it's an interesting diversion and a neat trick. But I'm not convinced it's the answer to cinema's problems.

I like the idea of 3D (although they better sanitise those glasses) - anything for better immersion - but does it mean buying a new home setup just for watching a film?

Probably a good way to stop piracy. Also stop 3DVD sales dead. Nice one.

I was planning on doing a 'rant' entitled 'Is 3D a waste of time?'

Up to this point, I'd probably say yes, but only because my chain of cinemas force you to pay £1.50 for the 3D glasses, and if they don't have it showing in 2D, you've got no choice.

I'll wait for Avatar though, I think. That should be the gamechanger. Looks like sucking you into the screen rather than poking things out it at you.

That's an interesting one - can the "D" ruin the experience?

sadly i really feel this is over hyped, dubed the best pixar film yet!! the animation was great, the story intersting but i just didnt enjoy it as much as id wanted to....

i actually found it rather tame, i kinda lost interest shortly after the floating houseship reached its far off destination.

also im getting pretty sick of 3D it just doesnt do anything for me, infact i should probably give this another go in 2D.

This film is amazing and, probably because the effect is so well-defined with animation, it was also the first film that made me finally see what all the fuss is about with 3D.