UP (spoilers)

[Jasandjules]

Uh, I thought this was going to be a lovely kiddy comedy film like other Pixar ones.

Most depressing start to a movie ever or what? In fact, the whole thing was rather depressing. Am I the only one who thought it was sad?

[LuS1fer]

It was and not half as good as the hype.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

has there been a film with a shorter title though?

[Y282]

SQUIRREL!

[SGirl]

Our dog doesn't wear a buster collar nowadays when she's injured, she wears the Cone of Shame.

We were talking about this just the other night. I love Pixar films, but I can't bring myself to watch this one over and over. I can't even get past the "life summary" bit without the onions turning up.

[hornetrider]

POINT!

I was welling up at the beginning. Yes it's not the usual joyous Pixar effort but none the worse for it. Great movie.

[TonyHetherington]

I thought it was a brilliant film

It was heart-wrenchingly sad and though I made it through the beginning one (just!) the end one had me in floods of tears. I've only ever cried to two films - UP, and Forest Gump (when Jenny dies!).

It's great that they tried something a bit different and new, and it went well I think.

[Agoogy]

It is a top class film, from the story, the music, the visuals, the range of emotions in it. One of my top 5 films.
My 9 year old daughter gets it all too, from sadness to the humour to the 'message'..the lot. It clearly isn't the same as Toy Story or CARS, but it is a mighty strong film IMO.

[Charlie Foxtrot]

SGirl said:

when she's injured, she wears the Cone of Shame.

My dog, being shameful.

[Taffer]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

has there been a film with a shorter title though?

Yes, a shorter title and better film -'M'.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0022100/

Edited by Taffer on Tuesday 22 November 11:23

[Mikeyboy]

I liked this film. I did think it was as good as the hype too.

Plus that was one of the saddest beginnings for any film, true.

[rhinochopig]

Mikeyboy said:

I liked this film. I did think it was as good as the hype too.

Plus that was one of the saddest beginnings for any film, true.

It's hard to explain to your 3 year old why daddy is sobbing uncontrollably. Even worse I was telling my parents about the story and started crying again.

Completely agree - don't think I've seen a sadder film.

Edited by rhinochopig on Tuesday 22 November 12:31

[NathanJones]

Mikeyboy said:

I liked this film. I did think it was as good as the hype too.

Plus that was one of the saddest beginnings for any film, true.

Truly a wrench at the heart strings but was that not the point of the film, storytelling about love and loss then trying to find your new path, all these emotions within a movie without hardly any dialogue.

[Scotty2]

And it's got Zeppelins in it! Wonder how they kept it inflated for so long in the jungle....Oops sorry Film!

(And yes for some reson I still get "emotional" at the start - every time!) Someone has studied exactly what hooks you emotionally on this one.

[P-Jay]

I wouldn't say depressing, Sad and thoughtful - I thought it was great.

It's Gran Torino for 6 year olds

[Mikeyboy]

NathanJones said:

Truly a wrench at the heart strings but was that not the point of the film, storytelling about love and loss then trying to find your new path, all these emotions within a movie without hardly any dialogue.

Pixar films seem to have more thought in how they are written than some films that purport to be all about the story, and 90% of all other films.

[mikeyr]

I loved Up! (and yep, early on is very sad). It does tail off a little into a kiddie flick as the movie goes on but it's still a wonderful film. However, and I understand why they don't, wouldn't it be great if Pixar were able to take one of their films a step further and keep it poignant all the way through.

The first half hour or so of Wall-E is stunning too before it realises it's supposed to be for kids too. Maybe they could have an "adult" movie division ... no, not THAT type (although Elastigirl would be a thought )

[Pothole]

loved it. genuine shock and sadness at the twist in the early part of the story. excellent stuff

[SGirl]

mikeyr said:

I loved Up! (and yep, early on is very sad). It does tail off a little into a kiddie flick as the movie goes on but it's still a wonderful film. However, and I understand why they don't, wouldn't it be great if Pixar were able to take one of their films a step further and keep it poignant all the way through.

The first half hour or so of Wall-E is stunning too before it realises it's supposed to be for kids too. Maybe they could have an "adult" movie division ... no, not THAT type (although Elastigirl would be a thought )

Wall-E is brilliant all the way through! One of my favourite films of all time. Another onion film though, at the end, when Eve reassembles Wall-E and... (Don't worry, no spoilers!)

Cars 2 is in our DVD player round the clock at the moment.

[Jasandjules]

Y282 said:

SQUIRREL!

Yes, it was hilariously funny at times as well. The dogs talking amused me no end.

But the whole premise of the movie being that she didn't get to live out her lifelong dream!?!? That was just so sad, and the timing of the failure as well, just as he was going to give her the tickets!?!? I mean FFS.