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kenjariOther Kenjari and I saw Up last night. It is amazing, funny, exciting, and very moving. I really liked that Pixar made two unconventional choices with this film: the hero is an elderly man, and the love story focuses on a couple's life lived together rather than on how they got together. I liked the way Up was unafraid to take on some serious subjects amidst the entertaining adventure: love, loss, aging, absence, etc.
The first ten minutes could stand alone as a brilliant short film and it is one of the finest sequences Pixar has ever produced. It's also one of the most heart-rending - because of the opening and a later related scene, I very much regretted not bringing a box of tissues.
The pacing of Up is just about perfect, and the sense of adventure that permeates the film is infectious and exciting. The characters are endearing, the visuals are breathtaking, and emotional impact is huge. I was also amused by the nods to classic Road Runner and Snoopy cartoons. It's one of the most enjoyable and moving films I have ever seen.
The first ten minutes could stand alone as a brilliant short film and it is one of the finest sequences Pixar has ever produced. It's also one of the most heart-rending - because of the opening and a later related scene, I very much regretted not bringing a box of tissues.
The pacing of Up is just about perfect, and the sense of adventure that permeates the film is infectious and exciting. The characters are endearing, the visuals are breathtaking, and emotional impact is huge. I was also amused by the nods to classic Road Runner and Snoopy cartoons. It's one of the most enjoyable and moving films I have ever seen.
