Why I HATED Up!

[terri01p]

I'm always curious why people get so worked up whenever someones opinion of something is different then their own??? Big deal if the OP hated the movie, I also just seen the previews and thought it was a kid flick...big poop.Why do some always have to pick apart every word written and break it down sentence by sentence how horrible someones opinion is....oh that's right...duh...it's the dis...hehe

 

[DLR29]

I'm sorry that you were too focused on the sad themes that you were disappointed, but I feel like just because there is adversity in a kids movie does not make it bad. Take Finding Nemo for example,

1. Loss of a baby

2. Childlessness (not by choice)

3. Loss of a cherished spouse

4. Bitter regret

5. Parental abandonment

6. Death

All of those themes are mentioned in Finding Nemo (except maybe Childlessness, and instead of parental abandonment it's Nemo abandoning his father). Yet even though those themes are briefly touched upon, the movie is not a "downer" or horrible and it is still a kids movie.

 

[Darsa]

DD13 and I saw it yesterday, absolutely loved it. Thank you Pixar

 

[WDWLVR]

We loved it as well. We've always found that most Pixar films connect more to adults than to kids but has enough fun animation to make the kids like it.

Thought it was a great message and I'd go see it again.

 

[emma'smom]

I took my two dds with some friends to see it over the week-end. They loved it (spent most of the time laughing at the talking dogs). I found the beginning utterly depressing (and sat there thinking we rushed around to get here to see this)?

I go to the movies to escape reality...not wallow it in. I can read the paper and watch CNN for that!

P.S.
OP- I think you also forgot the fact that their lifelong hero turned out to be a sham as well!

 

[mjkacmom]

I can't wait to see this movie, based on the reviews here (especially the OP's - I LOVE Term of Endearment). This is a PG movie, not G, and I'm a big fan of movies that take me all over the place emotionally - kind of like a rollercoaster. There are a lot of movies like this that appeal to children (Charlotte's Web, ET). I guess some people need movies like Space Buddies to watch with their children, but not me!

 

[Geoff_M]

I saw Tarzan, where the villain accidentally hangs himself on a vine, and Beauty and the Beast where the villain fell from the parapet of the castle, and the Little Mermaid where the villain was impaled with the mast of a wrecked ship, and Mulan where the villain was hit with a huge firecracker, and the Lion King in which the villain was eaten by his own henchmen - can't get too excited about the fate of ole Muntz.

I can't for the life of me understand the "piling on" of UP. As you point out, this is hardly the first Disney film with some "intense scenes" of danger or where the villain meets a gruesome end. For the record, IMDB lists that Muntz is the 9th Disney film main villain to make such an "exit" on-screen.

This is a PG movie, not G, and I'm a big fan of movies that take me all over the place emotionally - kind of like a rollercoaster.

The last Pixar/Disney film that also recieved a PG rating was The Incredibles. UP received the same rating for the same reasons... there are extended "adventure" sequences where the "good guys'" lifes are in peril a la Indiana Jones. If your kid is on the "sensitive" side, then they may be distressed at some of the scenes, but there's a happy ending. But this has been true of Disney films since Snow White and Bambi (well, Bambi's mom getting blown away at the END of the film does leave things on a bit of a downer). I'd use The Incredibles as a barometer for your son or daughter. My parents still giggle when they recall that I cried during parts of the film when they took me to see Herbie The Love Bug because I was afraid that Herbie was going to get hurt!

As an adult, if you've lost an unborn child or struggled with infertility, then there's a tear-jerker waiting for you in UP. But it's done in a very touching and well executed manner and leaves some of the details to your personal interpretation. But I think you'd have to be an extreme case to let the back-story ruin the film for you.

 

[Denine]

Sorry, but DH and I loved it and so did DD who is 6.

 

[sbell111]

My wife and I loved UP. We saw it twice. The first time, we cried like babies when his wife passed away. The second time, we both started to cry, spotted each other and cracked up. We laughed HARD and were desperately trying to control ourselves so everyone else didn't think we were loons.

... A little girl of about 5, wanted to know why Ellie was crying at the Dr.s and where was the baby because it showed lots of babies in the sky(Glad I wasn't her Gma trying to explain that one) and I did take this as Ellie having a miscarriage. Between the babies in the sky and them doing up the nursery, it seemed like they were preparing for the baby that inevitably was lost.

I had a different take on the cloud scene.

They were lying in the grass watching the clouds. They were pointing out images in the clouds. One of them (Carl?) spots a cloud that looks like a baby, letting her know that he's imagining them having a baby. The other one (Ellie?) then imagines that every cloud looks like a baby, communicating that she is also interested in adding to their family. They decorate the nursery, not because she is pregnant, but because they are trying to have a baby and have no reason to believe that they cannot. They are merely excited about the prospect and jumping in with both feet. Later, they find out that they cannot have children. Never was she shown to actually be pregnant.

 

[DizBelle]

Clearly someone didn't get the messege of moving on when they saw the movie.

 

[DeluxePrincess]

I found plenty of "joy" in UP. This movie really made me reflect on my own life. I left the theatre feeling so much love for my DH and children. As Russell said, "The funny thing is, it's the boring stuff I miss the most." Made me really appreciate the quiet times with DH, sitting and drinking coffee in the morning, watching the kids play in the backyard. When Carl found the pictures in the book that Ellie left as her adventure, I could see my own life in them. I left with joy in my heart.

As far as finding the pictures in the book being unrealistic, I could see Carl not looking at the book because it is too painful. Since they could not go on any "adventures" during her life, he probably did not want to look at the book, as it reminded him of unfufilled dreams. Anyways, I bought into it and I am usually very cynical at movies.

 

[kelleigh1]

Sorry you hated it. My husband and I felt completely opposite and I can't seem to wrap my head around how people found it to be so terribly sad and cried through the whole thing. There were so many funny and unlifting parts in my opinion. I loved Russell. He was just so adorable and innocent and sweet. And the ending...c'mon...not the least bit sad, but very heartwarming in my opinion.

Oh well...this is what makes the world go round, the fact that not everyone likes the same things.

 

[antmaril]

I loved this movie. Did I cry? You bet. I lost my husband last year, so this movie touched me for obvious reasons. I found it funny and moving. I agree with the pp who loved Russell -- he is just adorable.

I think this movie was very well done and I would see it again.

 

[waltskids]

DH and I loved it! It is a very well written story.

 

[RadioNate]

I found plenty of "joy" in UP. This movie really made me reflect on my own life. I left the theatre feeling so much love for my DH and children. As Russell said, "The funny thing is, it's the boring stuff I miss the most." Made me really appreciate the quiet times with DH, sitting and drinking coffee in the morning, watching the kids play in the backyard. When Carl found the pictures in the book that Ellie left as her adventure, I could see my own life in them. I left with joy in my heart.

As far as finding the pictures in the book being unrealistic, I could see Carl not looking at the book because it is too painful. Since they could not go on any "adventures" during her life, he probably did not want to look at the book, as it reminded him of unfufilled dreams. Anyways, I bought into it and I am usually very cynical at movies.

I felt the same way.

As for the not looking in the book "unrealistic" don't all movies in general have something "unrealistic" as a plot device?

I mean Muntz living in South America with TALKING dogs who cook is unrealistic. Not looking further into the book is what you are laying your "unrealistic" criticism on? How about flying a house thousands of miles with BALLOONS?

I found the whole movie completely heartwarming and loved the message (which I thought was very joyous!)

It is a PG movie and animation does not equal kiddie movie.

 

[ZephyrHawk]

Saddest movie ever? It's not even the saddest Disney movie. That would probably be the Fox and the Hound.

It starts down and ends 'up'.

 

[happygirl]

What is the plot to UP

Not one person could tell me what the movie is about

 

[Darsa]

Not one person could tell me what the movie is about

I would recommend going to see it yourself, and making up your own mind as to what the movie is about. It's about different things to different people, obviously. As are a lot of movies.

 

[Katieinwonderland]

DH and I went to see it last night and had different opinions. He LOVED it, said it was probably his favorite Pixar movie ever and wants to see it again. He said the themes were sad, but it had a happy ending - and he liked the 'moving on' theme, that you shouldn't be sad for things that are over, but enjoy what you have now.

I thought it was OK, but I left feeling sad! That didn't make it a bad movie, just made me feel a little sad for the evening.

 

[RadioNate]

Not one person could tell me what the movie is about

It is about an old man (Carl) and a young boy (Russell) who go on an adventure to fulfill a promise the old man made to his wife (Ellie.)

there are plenty of places online that will give a detailed description of the movie including spoilers and scene by scene breakdowns.

I think reading the posts give away the bulk of the movie (and are overly spoilerish IMO)