Comments on: UP Lifts My Spirits

By: Jamie F

Jamie F — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:19:32 +0000

Great post, Dustin. This was such an extraordinary film. I especially appreciated your commentary on the title itself, because “UP” was exactly how I felt for hours after seeing this movie. I felt elavated, peaceful, profound, and physically light – I could not stop smiling. There are so many great images in this movie that continually creep into my mind as metaphors for thoughts or feelings I have throughout the day. Thanks for a great post on a great movie.

By: Frank Hope

Frank Hope — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:51:40 +0000

I enjoyed reading your review. I agree that once you look under the covers that this is a "profound" work of art. I think your point about the anti-materialistic symbolism in the movie is right on target. I've written my own review and explored some of the Christian symbolism in the movie. I hope you get a chance to read it.The Spirit of Pixar’s UP

By: Dustin R. Steeve

Dustin R. Steeve — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:48:22 +0000

John,

I’m with you there… I had to fake a yawn a couple of times! “No, dude, I just had something in my eye.”

By: John

John — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:16:05 +0000

Up was the best movie I’ve seen all year. I’m a 27-year-old guy who doesn’t like cartoons and I teared up twice. This was a really wonderful film.

By: nate

nate — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:39:35 +0000

I loved This movie! I think that even with with some creative “stylized” shortcuts on the CG it was fantastic. I think that they have learned that not only do people care about the amazing look of their film (best use of a controlled depth of field and lens flares in animation) they are truly learning how to tell stories better than anyone else in the industry. just look at their evolution since TS and BL!