Pixar's new film - Up

[Gummy]

http://www.pixar.com/featurefilms/up/

Hah, looks interesting to me.
=]
And cute.

[nemesis121]

Need to see more.

[Gummy]

Surely by Jan or Feb, we'll see more of this.
Or around Christmas.

[SuperLuigiBros]

I can't wait. It sounds awesome.

[masteratt]

Pixar = Instant win.

It's one of those companies that doesn't get jaded by fame and high praise so it's safe to blindly support them.

[Viper]

Pixar = Instant win.

It's one of those companies that doesn't get jaded by fame and high praise so it's safe to blindly support them.

Agreed.

I don't think they've turned out a bad movie yet.

[Pro A.]

Agreed.

I don't think they've turned out a bad movie yet.

Nope. I don't even think they've made an average movie. That's some track record.

[Gummy]

They have a great staff full of ideas.
It'd be a dream come true to work there.

[<3frosty]

They have a great staff full of ideas.
It'd be a dream come true to work there.

A dream come true to work there in any capacity for me. Just being around them will make your shit turn gold.

[Gummy]

Haha, that's true.

I wonder what's the message behind this movie.

[SuperLuigiBros]

Probably something about it doesnt matter how old you are you can still do stuff. They have a young fat kid and an small old man. No doubt they'll fuck someones shit up.

[nemesis121]

Wall E was a good movie for adults, but for Kids it was crap, my friends kids are 3&4 and they kept on asking question because of the lack of dialog, Cars is there favorite movie and they never ask the why, why, why, question.

[curryking1]

I didn't like Wall-E. I thought it was stupid and childish. The 'themes' were just so weak and conveyed in such an amateurish way I just couldn't handle it.

I watched half way through and apparently I saw most of the better parts. I can't even be pushed into watching the rest of it.

I really wonder about Pixar's actual talent now. I used to think they were the ultimate garage studio but with a massive staff and budget and perfect ideas but after Wall-E I don't put them on any sort of pedestal anymore.

Now I kind of just see them as simply a bunch of people who just get their way and their technical prowess just opens every other door that would've been closed otherwise.

I loved Toy Story btw, it's going to stay one of my favourite films of all time.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I'll fight you to the grave.

[<3frosty]

Wall E was a good movie for adults, but for Kids it was crap, my friends kids are 3&4 and they kept on asking question because of the lack of dialog, Cars is there favorite movie and they never ask the why, why, why, question.

Youre making a generalization. You say kids, then specifically refer to a 3 and 4 year old. Obviously the target audience isn't ALWAYS going to "get it" when you consider the kids market is anywhere between 1-12 years old, in my opinion. Anything pre-teen really.

I saw many comments from numerous parents and how their 5, 6, or 7 year olds instantly got the message loud and clear and wanted to know more about the themes afterwards. One commented even mentioned that her son thought that everyone should start trying to recycle more to save the planet.


In this sense, WALL-E was a powerful film of propaganda but just a powerful film in general. Was it pushing a message? Absolutely. But it was done with enough taste and style that if you reject the message it still stands as an excellent film.

And Curry, i know you disliked the film from the outset, but you must realize you are in the absolute minority with this film. Critics and audiences LOVED this movie.


Also, nemesis, dont tell me the 3 and 4 year old understood the point in Cars about how some times great things are abandoned and yet people or ideas still remain there, almost trapped. It was a very sad painting of how highways have killed small-town America.

[Gummy]

I think it evens out the messages for each movie they make.

They make parents understand what's behind it, and they make kids happy(but not all of them like for exmaple, nemesis's kids friends).

At first I thought cars didn't have anything symbolic, then they talked about the highways and the forgotten small town. That's when I figured it's something about that. I mean, it's sad because it's true.

Wall-E didn't really push it in your face though, that's why I love pixar. They try not to preach so much, but rather make people understand.

@curry: damn, you really thought it was childish? =P

[Viper]

Pixar is known for carrying a deep meaning behind their films that parents will get while having the kid angle just right so that kids love it and parents aren't aren't cringing because it's not cartoony silly stuff.

I'd watch a Pixar film on my own without my kids. Can't say that about most family movies.

[IEatFriedPikmin]

Working for Pixar was my dream job in high school...

I loved Wall-E. Best romantic comedy of the year. :)

Finding Nemo is my favorite... Incredibles is at second. Both are in my top 10 movies. Wall-E may be up there too... I loved it.

Anyways, yes, I am looking forward to this.

[nemesis121]

Also, nemesis, dont tell me the 3 and 4 year old understood the point in Cars about how some times great things are abandoned and yet people or ideas still remain there, almost trapped. It was a very sad painting of how highways have killed small-town America.

It's not about understanding the dialog for kids man, I have 2 boys and they are 11&13 now but when they were younger and didn't understand the dialog properly they paid attention even though they didn't understand it, with Wall E i saw my friends kids ask question after question, but when Cars is on they connect with just a few words, not only cars Bugs life, Toy Story, Ice Age and many more, even though they may not understand what is going on they would repeat what they connected with, instead Wall E had no real connection for them I know I generalize kids, but I am sure a lot of parents went through what my friend did, as a young father I saw what my kids connected with at a young age, they may not understand the plot of the movie but kids connect with words and the images, Wall E gave them a lot of images but not many words, my youngest used to say: to infinity and beyond! had no clue what he was saying but it made him happy running around with his toys.

[Gummy]

^that's a pretty understandable statement.


Speaking of bugs life.. I remember playing the game on PSX and got hooked to it for some reason, haha.

[LiquidEagle]

It's a Pete Docter film, too, I loved Monsters, Inc. :-D

[Raitei]

monsters ink is possibly my favourite pixar, nemo was alright and i loved toy story too

[<3frosty]

It's not about understanding the dialog for kids man, I have 2 boys and they are 11&13 now but when they were younger and didn't understand the dialog properly they paid attention even though they didn't understand it, with Wall E i saw my friends kids ask question after question, but when Cars is on they connect with just a few words, not only cars Bugs life, Toy Story, Ice Age and many more, even though they may not understand what is going on they would repeat what they connected with, instead Wall E had no real connection for them I know I generalize kids, but I am sure a lot of parents went through what my friend did, as a young father I saw what my kids connected with at a young age, they may not understand the plot of the movie but kids connect with words and the images, Wall E gave them a lot of images but not many words, my youngest used to say: to infinity and beyond! had no clue what he was saying but it made him happy running around with his toys.

I understand that Wall-E didnt stimulate audio wise as much as most movies. Especially kids movies. But to say that the movie sucked for kids is making a blanket statement based on a select age group not being able to understand a movie through action instead of voices and words.

Im sure Pixar is just as happy with kids quoting their movies blindly, but this movie obviously hit a bit of a different tone. It was a risk to do what they did (the lack on initial dialog), but i think for those able to understand the movie that it was awesome. It also was a necessity in a sense. You cant have Wall-E talking to himself for the first 30 minutes. They are trying to set a tone and show how lonely he truly was.

[<3frosty]

For the record, The Incredibles is one of my top 15 movies. Nemo, Toy Story, and Wall-E are close behind. Wall-E was my favorite, but the more i reflect the more i love The Incredibles.

[curryking1]

And Curry, i know you disliked the film from the outset, but you must realize you are in the absolute minority with this film. Critics and audiences LOVED this movie.


I'm missing the problem here if there is one. Don't worry, I'm not trying to convince anyone that it's a bad movie.

What I saw were things in I didn't like, I don't have a problem if the rest of the world disagrees with me on a movie rating.

It's really not an issue for me so I hope it's not for anyone else. Trust me I have nothing to 'realize' here.

I so vaguely remember A Bug's Life... I liked how it was such an adventure though. The scenery changes were nice: picnic, mini-canyon, 'red-light' district or whatever name better suits wherever that part they went to, etc etc.

Incredibles was cool too but I think I remember it even less. I only watched it once, I can't really remember if I was into it or not. But from that thinking I guess I wasn't that into it, but I think I remember a few cool parts.

[<3frosty]

Im definitely not trying to convince or sway you Curry. Just making sure you realized where you stood overall. Its always interesting to be in the minority. Especially when there is nothing wrong with your opinion, as it is just that; Your opinion.

[SuperLuigiBros]

For the record, The Incredibles is one of my top 15 movies. Nemo, Toy Story, and Wall-E are close behind. Wall-E was my favorite, but the more i reflect the more i love The Incredibles.
Im feel the same way. Except change 15 to 5 and Nemo to Monsters, Inc. I really have to see Wall-E a few more times before I decide if its my new favorite. Its a big decision considering Pixar is one of my most favorite things.

[Viper]

Wall-E, Cars, The Incredibles. Those are my top 3 from Pixar. I preferred the characters, dialog, story and settings more from those 3 than their other masterpieces - which really make picking a top 3 very difficult.

[curryking1]

You know I can't believe I forgot Monster's Inc... I loved that movie. I think I can't decide whether I like Toy Story or Monster's Inc better but that also might have a lot to do with Toy Story being the first one I watched.

Monster's and Toy Story are definitely my favs though from Pixar.

I got teary eyes at the end of Monster's movie (I'm probably one of the biggest suckers for really sad, sweet endings, Millennium Princess, Girl Who Leapt Through Time, you ***king name it if it's a solid and creative movie AND has a cry-on-shoulder ending).

[LiquidEagle]

Yeah I always get really misty-eyed at the end of Monster's Inc, it's such a great moment. And it NEVER gets old to just yell, "MIKE WAZOWSKI!" whenever you feel like it lol

Overall my favourite is a tie between Monsters Inc and The Incredibles, with Ratatouille close behind (<3 Brad Bird, he's such a talented writer)

[Viper]

I consider Ratatouille their low point.

Damn, must be one hell of a high mark to consider that a low point.

[JasonXe]

Everyone can cook. I like Ratatouille :-D Reminds me of Yakitate Japan

http://tokidoki.animeblogger.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/yakitate-japan.jpg

[via]

I don't know about life... But I know bout the Antz... It's a nice movie....

[Gummy]

I consider Ratatouille their low point.

Damn, must be one hell of a high mark to consider that a low point.

It's one of my fave, probably because I'm a chef, lol.

[LiquidEagle]

It's one of my fave, probably because I'm a chef, lol.

Ratatouille makes me so hungry...

[<3frosty]

Im feel the same way. Except change 15 to 5 and Nemo to Monsters, Inc. I really have to see Wall-E a few more times before I decide if its my new favorite. Its a big decision considering Pixar is one of my most favorite things.

I think Monsters Inc is an incredibly underrated Pixar film. It was incredibly creative and the movie just flowed like water. Finding Nemo was excellent, and although i only own Monsters Inc and The Incredibles from Pixar (which, btw, i own about 15 DVDs TOTAL, so making my purchase list is pretty hard) i know Nemo will be there soon. I also loved A Bugs Life, if only for Heimlich the caterpillar. Also, Cars has a soft spot for me because i can totally relate to the loss of small town America. I have family that lives in a very small town in Kentucky and to see their faces when they get a new chain restaurant is mind-boggling. Makes you appreciate living in a big city for some of the more ordinary pleasures, like a variety of places to eat or shop.

Also, Ratatouille was such a different movie than most of the other Pixar films. Most of them have inherently lovable creatures and characters, while Ratatouille had rats as the main characters. And cooking was the main theme. Really different, but the movie was great. Made me want to become a chef for sure.

[curryking1]

I think Monsters Inc is an incredibly underrated Pixar film. It was incredibly creative and the movie just flowed like water.

Yeye Monster's Inc.!

Yeah I always get really misty-eyed at the end of Monster's Inc, it's such a great moment. And it NEVER gets old to just yell, "MIKE WAZOWSKI!" whenever you feel like it lol

Haha! Good, I'm not the only one who thought of that :P

I only own Toy Story and Toy Story 2 from Pixar. I just really like Woody and Buzz and the fat pig bank and Mr. Potato Head.

Man for the idea of a movie about toys... Toy Story was like the perfect story. God damn!

I really want to buy Monster's Inc.

Perhaps t3h bloo-rey purchase is in order soon (if it's on BD already or whenever it comes) :D

[<3frosty]

Finally an actual trailer. And I like it, ALOT.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/up/index.html

[SuperLuigiBros]

I saw that a while ago... Hmm...

It does look good, although it only shows perhaps the first few minutes, so we still don't really know what will happen. I love the lighting with the balloon shadows. Whos directing it? Some new guy for Pixar, isnt it?

[<3frosty]

I saw that a while ago... Hmm...

It does look good, although it only shows perhaps the first few minutes, so we still don't really know what will happen. I love the lighting with the balloon shadows. Whos directing it? Some new guy for Pixar, isnt it?

Of the underlined, they have given us a back story on the film already. Its the old man and the little boy scout basically teaming up as an unlikely duo that face villains and other things when they arrive in the jungles. The old man is looking for adventure his whole life, as he has a pretty dull job as a balloon salesman.

About the bold, its directed by Pete Docter, who did the amazing Monsters, Inc.

[Gummy]

Pixar staff have one of the best creative minds out there.

[Paz]

I never saw Cars... or A Bug's Life.

Antz was horrible.

But that wasn't Pixar.

Also, is Pixar still affiliated with Disney, I heard that they were separating some time ago, but have never checked into the validity of that statement.

[Paz]

Also, I don't like Pixar's direction... they are starting to include more and more human elements into their movies, and I think it detracts from the fantastical world of it all...

For instance, humans were practically non-existent in Toy Story as plot-driving characters... they were simply there to make the toys' waking life more feasible.

In recent movies, though, humans are no longer aliens in a make believe world, they are starting to push their way onto the stage. I don't like this one bit, is anyone else feeling this way?

[<3frosty]

Also, I don't like Pixar's direction... they are starting to include more and more human elements into their movies, and I think it detracts from the fantastical world of it all...

For instance, humans were practically non-existent in Toy Story as plot-driving characters... they were simply there to make the toys' waking life more feasible.

In recent movies, though, humans are no longer aliens in a make believe world, they are starting to push their way onto the stage. I don't like this one bit, is anyone else feeling this way?

I feel that you miss the point that all of these films arent made nor led by one person. Pixar as a whole is producing these films, yes. But its the individual directors that basically give each film its direction. Pixar is a VERY director driven company when it comes to their films. They want that director to put his touch on each film. Some films have put more emphasis on humans than others. But of the last 3, Cars had no humans whatsoever, while WALL-E had a little at the end, and Ratatouille had alot. I think that is a pretty decent mix considering all of these films came from different directors.


Also, Pixar had a bit of a falling out with ex-Disney head Michael Eisner. However, after he left Disney, Bob Iger (who took his place) rekindled the partnership between Pixar and Disney and eventually purchased Pixar for a large portion of money and exchange of stocks, which means Steve Jobs now is on the Disney board. Additionally, John Lasseter and Ed Catmull (both from Pixar) oversee Disney animation together (Pixar is officially under the banner of Disney). However, Pixar still remains a separate company from Disney's animation studios, though they will share tech, notes, and critique each other.


Basically, Disney struck gold with this acquisition.

[Gummy]

Also, I don't like Pixar's direction... they are starting to include more and more human elements into their movies, and I think it detracts from the fantastical world of it all...

For instance, humans were practically non-existent in Toy Story as plot-driving characters... they were simply there to make the toys' waking life more feasible.

In recent movies, though, humans are no longer aliens in a make believe world, they are starting to push their way onto the stage. I don't like this one bit, is anyone else feeling this way?

It's a fucking house lifted by those fucking balloons piloted by an old man...
I don't know what you're talking about.

It's about as great as those Aliens in "make believe" world...

[Paz]

You're like a fountain of information, and I feel like I am being water boarded in it.

Someone get me a towel, please.

[Gummy]

http://www.therudenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/water-board-bear2.jpg

[Viper]

Paz, check out Cars. That movie is easily in their top 5 productions.

[Raitei]

Also, I don't like Pixar's direction... they are starting to include more and more human elements into their movies, and I think it detracts from the fantastical world of it all...

For instance, humans were practically non-existent in Toy Story as plot-driving characters... they were simply there to make the toys' waking life more feasible.

In recent movies, though, humans are no longer aliens in a make believe world, they are starting to push their way onto the stage. I don't like this one bit, is anyone else feeling this way?

yes... its part of the reason i didnt like wall-e that much

were it just robots with the passing mention of humans having lived on earth, i thought it would have been awesome

[r33hash]

I actually liked Cars the least of Pixar's movies.