Sunday 11 October 2009

MOVIE REVIEW : Up


UP

Directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson

Starring Ed Asner and Jordan Nagai

PLOT

By tying thousands of balloon 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.

REVIEW

+ Once again Pixar have knocked it out the park in every respect, beating every other animated film this year. +

+ It looks amazing - the characters may be caricutered - but the sheer amount of detail often is outstanding. +

+ Feels great to have a lead character that is original and never really been done in an animation before. +

+ They've shown you nothing in the trailer... you will be surprised! +

+ A good score from Michael Giacchino who has been a bit hit and miss lately. +

+ Both Kevin and Dug steal the show and will have you talking about them for ages. +

+ A villain that actually feels quite threatening to the main characters. +

+ Very, very brave in a lot of respects - especially in an opening montage that I don't want to give away. +

+ Loads of great action sequences, and as always, hilarious comedy. +

+ Kept me enthralled all the way through, and I know that I'll watch it time and time again like every other Pixar film. +

BEST MOMENT

A montage portraying Carl and his wife's life together. Completely brilliant and heartbreaking.

MY RATING
+++++++++


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