Comments on: Up is a Downer

By: Mandi Boogerd

Mandi Boogerd — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:06:51 +0000

p.s. Despite their misgivings about the subject matter, the kids ultimately enjoyed the movie.

By: Mandi Boogerd

Mandi Boogerd — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:05:31 +0000

Tony, I agree with you 100%. I took the kids to see UP this past weekend, and the subject matter that you mentioned was bothering me also; and bothered the kids too. To be fair, the movie is rated PG, and that should give us all pause before we take our kids to view it before us parents can judge for ourselves. (love that Redbox!) After producing great classics like Finding Nemo and Toy Story, I am disturbed by the direction that Pixar/Disney movie makers are taking. I hope that their next movie script will get back to a more family friendly format.

By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:54:37 +0000

The weird thing about it is that I think I sort of liked the movie okay. There are parts that are very touching. I saw one pastor twitter that he cried during the thing. It’s just not for kids but they market it like it is.

On further thought, I will say that I like it slightly better than Wall-E. Now, that’s not saying much but it is better.

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:45:01 +0000

Wall-E was Lame-O. I absolutely hated it and will gladly tell anyone who asks. Or doesn’t, for that matter. It was a very insulting movie. I’m all about a movie with a message, but don’t assault or insult me while delivering it to me. That being said, I am VERY apprehensive about Up. Thanks for the warning, and I agree with you about Pixar losing it’s way. Take me back to Finding Nemo!

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:12:40 +0000

So is the subject matter and content delivery similar to that of Wall-E? I’m so confused as to why people love Wall-E. I just watched it after my daughter and her grandma gave it a huge thumbs down.

If it’s going to feel like that then I think we’ll go for something more cerebral like Night at the Museum.