Up (2009)

Up (2009)
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A feisty septuagenarian teams with a fearless wilderness ranger to do battle with a vicious band of beasts and villains in this computer-animated adventure scripted by Pixar veteran Bob Peterson and co-directed by Peterson and Monsters, Inc. director Peter Docter. Carl Fredricksen is a 78-year-old balloon salesman. His entire life, Carl has longed to wander the wilds of South America. Then, one day, the irascible senior citizen shocks his neighbors by tying thousands of balloons to his home and finally taking flight. But Carl isn't alone on his once-in-a-lifetime journey, because stowed away on his front porch is an excitable eight-year-old wilderness explorer named Russell. Later, as the house touches down on the world's second largest continent, Carl and his unlikely traveling companion step outside to discover that not only is their new front lawn considerably larger, but that the predators therein are much more ferocious than anything they ever faced back home. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Ed AsnerChristopher Plummer, (more)
Director(s):
Pete Docter
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
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Synopsis of Up

A feisty septuagenarian teams with a fearless wilderness ranger to do battle with a vicious band of beasts and villains in this computer-animated adventure scripted by Pixar veteran Bob Peterson and co-directed by Peterson and Monsters, Inc. director Peter Docter. Carl Fredricksen is a 78-year-old balloon salesman. His entire life, Carl has longed to wander the wilds of South America. Then, one day, the irascible senior citizen shocks his neighbors by tying thousands of balloons to his home and finally taking flight. But Carl isn't alone on his once-in-a-lifetime journey, because stowed away on his front porch is an excitable eight-year-old wilderness explorer named Russell. Later, as the house touches down on the world's second largest continent, Carl and his unlikely traveling companion step outside to discover that not only is their new front lawn considerably larger, but that the predators therein are much more ferocious than anything they ever faced back home. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
96 mins

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Director(s):
Pete Docter
Writer(s):
Bob PetersonPete Docter
Producer(s):
Jonas Rivera
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Excellent For Children)
Categories:
Family & KidsAnimation
Up Awards:
  • 2009 - Austin Film Critics - Best Animated Feature
  • 2009 - Austin Film Critics - Best Original Score
  • 2009 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Animated Feature
  • 2009 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Music
  • 2009 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Animated Feature
  • 2009 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Animated Feature
  • 2009 - Detroit Film Critics Society - Best Director
  • 2009 - Detroit Film Critics Society - Best Picture
  • 2009 - Florida Film Critics - Best Animated Feature
  • 2009 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Animated Feature
  • 2009 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Score
  • 2009 - National Board of Review - Best Animated Feature
  • 2009 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Animated Feature
  • 2009 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Score
  • 2009 - Washington D.C. Film Critics Association - Best Animated Feature
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Pamela L.

I really liked Ed Asner in this part. There were definitely some laugh out loud moments in this movie. Excellent life lessons woven in to a great story. Worth watching.

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Cynthia R.

My family and I really enjoyed this movie. The graphics were great, The storyline kinda different

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Debra bill H.

Our family enjoyed this movie, however, it is not a typical kid movie. There was plenty of humor and adventure, but it also dealt with emotional loss and loneliness. Deb

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