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myLot reputation of 99/100. andalond (3388)   ranked 15 out of 11,313 in watching movies3 months ago

I took my kids to see the movie Up last week at the cinemas. I thought it was a cute movie. I thought it would be boring but I found myself at times almost crying. Carl the old man in the movie reminded me of my dad alot. When his wife passed away it seemed so sad because they were never able to have children. So here you have this old man who is left all alone in a house he shared with his wife. He meets a young boy Russell who is really cute. I thought the movie had alot of lessons that were important. How to cope when someone you love dies, sometimes what you want isn't really that great, coping with life's tragedies, etc. My kids laughed at alot of the scenes. We didn't get to see the 3D version of the movie since it was at the dollar cinema but the movie was terrific. What do you think?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 95/100. Rainegurl (1105)   ranked 1,687 out of 11,313 in watching movies   3 months ago

Hi, andalond happy

I have seen that cute movie too. Aside from the what you said, I think think it is also about letting go and appreciating what is in front of you. I almost bawled when he got rid of his things, including his and his wife's chairs, so that he could go after Russell cry
The movie was great thumbup


myLot reputation of 99/100. andalond (3388)   ranked 15 out of 11,313 in watching movies  3 months ago

I really think like you said that letting go and appreciating what is in front of you is a good lesson to learn....


myLot reputation of 99/100. andalond (3388)   ranked 15 out of 11,313 in watching movies  3 months ago

I found this article that came out in our area. It's about the movie UP and a girl who was dying.

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/pixar-up-movie-2468059-home-show

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2. myLot reputation of 50/100. deadlysenix (147)   ranked 5,351 out of 11,313 in watching movies   3 months ago

did you watch it in 3d or 2d? cause the 3d is way better


myLot reputation of 99/100. andalond (3388)   ranked 15 out of 11,313 in watching movies  3 months ago

Unfortunately I watched it in a dollar cinema which wasn't bad but definately not 3D. My kids would have loved to see it that way...

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. ckyera (2278)   ranked 1,520 out of 11,313 in watching movies   3 months ago

hello andalond!

i also watched this movie and i appreciate it a lot... happy
the movie is quite entertaining for me and yes touching...it teaches us many lessons in life like what you have said...and it also teaches us about acceptance and letting go...just like what rainegurl there said...
and i think it shows that we need to live for the present and not for the past...and the best thing to keep our loved one's memory is to keep them in our heart... happy
and its shows a great love story...a story o true love... happy

this movie is worth watching...


myLot reputation of 99/100. andalond (3388)   ranked 15 out of 11,313 in watching movies  3 months ago

It was nice because most animations are just fun to watch without anything really being taught to the younger crowd. Carl loved his wife so much that it was the part that got to me the most. I'm glad he found new things in life to focus on.


myLot reputation of 99/100. andalond (3388)   ranked 15 out of 11,313 in watching movies  3 months ago

Read this story about the movie Up and a little girl that was dying.

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/pixar-up-movie-2468059-home-show

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4. myLot reputation of 89/100. aadesh (633)   ranked 278 out of 11,313 in watching movies   3 months ago

The movie 'UP' is another brilliant creation from PIXAR's after Wall.e...I watched UP in 2D on my PC and really loved it...2 weeks back it released in INDIA in 3D and i watched it the very 1st day even though i had already seen it before..the story is well woven and the characters of the old man Carl and the younge cute boy Russel are very well etched..The movie starts with younger Carl and his love story with his wife and then she dies and he becomes a loner..thats nicely depicted in the movie..also the movie focusses on too much of construction going on nowadays which has resulted in the loss of natural habitat..The movie is indeed terrific and at teh same tym thought provoking..must watch for animation lovers:)


myLot reputation of 97/100. agv0419 (2059)   ranked 618 out of 11,313 in watching movies  3 months ago

We are so proud in this movie "UP" because the animator of it is a Filipino. His victory is also the victory of the Philippines. He left the Philippines to try his luck in the US now we are proud of his achievement in animation there. I want to watch this movie because I'm curious about the story.


myLot reputation of 99/100. andalond (3388)   ranked 15 out of 11,313 in watching movies  3 months ago

Oh really I didn't know the animator was filipino. I really enjoyed the soft side of the whole story. I think people of all ages will like this story.


myLot reputation of 89/100. aadesh (633)   ranked 278 out of 11,313 in watching movies  3 months ago

even i wasnt aware of the phillipines conenction..gr8

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5. wink22 (7)   ranked 8,313 out of 11,313 in watching movies   3 months ago

Oh, this film has not yet arrived where I'm living, I'll have to wait more two weeks:( Oh boy, I'm really anxious to see this one, the trailer seems so nice:)


myLot reputation of 99/100. andalond (3388)   ranked 15 out of 11,313 in watching movies  3 months ago

Hopefully it will get there soon....

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6. myLot reputation of 98/100. cyrus123 (1641)   ranked 3,160 out of 11,313 in watching movies   3 months ago

I never have seen this movie, myself, but it sounds like a good one. I don't go to the theatre that much. I probably go about once in a blue moon when something really good is going to be on. There are just so many that are not fit to see any more. Like I said, though, this one sounds really good and I hope it won't be long before it's in my area.
We don't have a dollar cinema here in Jasper. I wish we did because money is so tight here at my house. Kathy.


myLot reputation of 99/100. andalond (3388)   ranked 15 out of 11,313 in watching movies  3 months ago

Well I would wait to rent it from the rentals. I am like you that barely goes to the cinema but this last Sunday we went because it finally got there. I rent the movies at the red boxes in our area that are a dollar. I think I spent at the most 12 dollars to get in there. I spent 6 dollars on the admission for all of us (6 people) then I bought a refillable tub of popcorn which cost 6 bucks. I brought my own sodas in my purse. happy

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7. myLot reputation of 76/100. suspenseful (17033)   ranked 131 out of 11,313 in watching movies   3 months ago

Some of my friends took their children to see the movie. It is rare that they do because much of the movies are not what you want children to see - and when we went to the Mall on Wednesday, I hoped to see it was already on DVD because I have some friends with children and also my granddaughter and that would be one movie I went to own. But I guess I have to wait.
Besides the idea of an old man having a house rise via a whole lot of balloons rather appeals to my sense of imagination. happy
I am not interested in the lessons of having to cope, etc. That would make it boring since the idea of going to see a cartoon movie is escapism in my opinion.
I do have a gift certificate for Best Buy so I will see if it is there, but the certificate is only good until December. If not, i will see if they have Chicken Run. I kind of love that movie.


myLot reputation of 99/100. andalond (3388)   ranked 15 out of 11,313 in watching movies  3 months ago

Well Russell is a crack up in the movie. I guess if you want to escape reality this would be it too because honestly how do you get a house to be lifted off with balloons? Their journey also is a little radical but cute. lol


myLot reputation of 76/100. suspenseful (17033)   ranked 131 out of 11,313 in watching movies  2 months ago

I am waiting until it comes on Dvd and I hope it is not a limited edition. Still have to buy Snow White in blueray yet. But if it is a Disney movie, I might have to wait for a while. Yes the idea of a house raised by balloons is rather fanciful, but it is fun.

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8. brandykae (9)   3 months ago

I took my kids to this movie a while back. I can appreciate the idea of learning how to cope after the lose of a loved one but I was not impressed with this movie. I had a hard time keeping my children interested in this movie as well. I felt the story drug on way longer than it needed to. I found myself losing interest as well. I usually like Pixar film but was disappointed in this one.


myLot reputation of 99/100. andalond (3388)   ranked 15 out of 11,313 in watching movies  3 months ago

I know what you mean because I saw some clips of it on the internet and it seemed boring. I think the music in the beginning might have been boring for some or the first 15 minutes. I liked the part when they found that bird which mad it funny, then the dog, etc. the whole story picked up at that point but some people might find it too boring if they want acion such as Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Cars, or even Monsters Inc.

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9. myLot reputation of 28/100. grey26 (235)   3 months ago

you said that it is a goOd movie. Maybe if i have a time to watch it. I wilL try. I watch the trailer in a site. I think the drawing, the animation and the voice use in character is good.


myLot reputation of 99/100. andalond (3388)   ranked 15 out of 11,313 in watching movies  3 months ago

I think the characters are really cute. The ending is good as well. I don't know about paying to see it in 3D because that would cost more but overall it's worth watching.

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10. myLot reputation of 89/100. LordOzz (113)   3 months ago

This Movie is Very Good!
i've watched this with my girlfriend and she was so Happy.
The animation is beautiful.
Moral Lesson is indeed Very Moral.
Characters is cute LOL:D


myLot reputation of 99/100. andalond (3388)   ranked 15 out of 11,313 in watching movies  3 months ago

I am so glad that your girlfriend liked the movie. I can imagine snuggling into each other to think it would be nice to end up like Carl and his wife. wub so much in love that all that matters is each other. wink

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