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Release Date:
29 May 2009 (USA)
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By tying thousands of balloon to his home, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn't alone on his journey, since Russell, a wilderness explorer 70 years his junior, has inadvertently become a stowaway on the trip. full summary | full synopsis
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South America
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Talking Dog
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Explorer
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3 wins
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Pixar do it again! Up soars to new heights!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Edward Asner | ... | Carl Fredricksen (voice) (as Ed Asner) | |
| Christopher Plummer | ... | Charles Muntz (voice) | |
| Jordan Nagai | ... | Russell (voice) | |
| Bob Peterson | ... | Dug / Alpha (voice) | |
| Delroy Lindo | ... | Beta (voice) | |
| Jerome Ranft | ... | Gamma (voice) | |
| John Ratzenberger | ... | Construction Foreman Tom (voice) | |
| David Kaye | ... | Newsreel Announcer (voice) | |
| Elie Docter | ... | Young Ellie (voice) | |
| Jeremy Leary | ... | Young Carl (voice) | |
| Mickie McGowan | ... | Police Officer Edith (voice) | |
| Danny Mann | ... | Construction Worker Steve (voice) | |
| Donald Fullilove | ... | Nurse George (voice) | |
| Jess Harnell | ... | Nurse AJ (voice) | |
| Josh Cooley | ... | Omega (voice) |
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Also Known As:
Helium (Philippines: English title) (review title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some peril and action.
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96 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:L |
USA:PG (certificate #45254) |
South Korea:All |
UK:U |
Canada:G (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Quebec) |
Canada:PG (Ontario) |
Singapore:PG |
New Zealand:PG |
Ireland:G |
Mexico:AA |
Argentina:Atp |
Peru:PT |
Finland:K-7 |
Hong Kong:I |
South Africa:PG |
Japan:G |
Switzerland:0 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:0 (canton of Geneva) |
Portugal:M/4 (dubbed version) |
Portugal:M/6 (subtitled version) |
Norway:7 |
Australia:PG |
Philippines:G (MTRCB) |
Taiwan:GP |
Germany:o.Al. |
Brazil:Livre |
Sweden:7
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Certain elements of the story were obviously inspired by the classic adventure novel, The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle. In The Lost World, Professor Challenger brought back bones of a pterodactyl from an expedition to South America, but was denounced as a fraud. Challenger then returned to South America to capture a live specimen. In Up, Charles Muntz brought back bones of a giant bird from an expedition to South America, but was denounced as a fraud. Muntz then returned to South America to capture a live specimen. Paradise Falls fits Doyle's description of The Lost World, a tall plateau and next to the plateau a thin, flat-topped pinnacle of rock with the top level with the plateau.
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Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Carl's house starts flying at the moment when he releases the balloons from the chimney; assuming that all balloons were already inflated and stored inside the house, this should have made the house float hours before already, regardless of whether they are inside or outside the house. However, it appears the balloons were in a giant sack in the backyard, and could have either been tethered down securely, or compressed to reduce lift.
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Newsreel Announcer: Movietown News presents, "Spotlight on Adventure." What you are now witnessing is footage never before seen by civilized humanity: a lost world in South America. Lurking in the shadow of majestic Paradise Falls, it sports plants and animals undiscovered by science. Who would dare set foot on this inhospitable summit? Why, our subject today, Charles Muntz!
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Newsreel Announcer: Movietown News presents, "Spotlight on Adventure." What you are now witnessing is footage never before seen by civilized humanity: a lost world in South America. Lurking in the shadow of majestic Paradise Falls, it sports plants and animals undiscovered by science. Who would dare set foot on this inhospitable summit? Why, our subject today, Charles Muntz!
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References Toy Story 3 (2010)
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Soundtrack:
The Spirit of Adventure
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FAQ
Is "Up" based on a book?What happened to Russell's mother?
Charles Muntz is at least 20 years older than Carl Fredricksen, yet Muntz has at least the same strength and agility as Fredricksen. How is this possible?
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Viewed at the Festival de Cannes 2009
The opening film of this year's festival, and the first animated film ever to have this honour, Up is truly a film for all ages. The story of the adventures of an old man and a young boy, a flying house tethered to countless balloons, a long-lost (and mad) explorer, a giant bird called Kevin and assorted 'talking' dogs gets funnier and more exciting as it goes along.
This isn't slapstick humour, although there are some lovely visual gags, but deeper, more thoughtful. At times Up is even touching and poignant.
Visually, this is a treat and while I was sceptical about the use of 3D to begin with, it is built into the story so seamlessly that it really is worth the effort to seek it out. At the same time, I can't help feeling the 2D version could be even better because the 3D glasses had the effect of dimming the picture. The use of colour in the film is especially noteworthy, with various palettes used according to mood, character and phase of the story. Character voicing and music are also spot on.
I have no connection with Pixar, Disney or the film whatsoever, even if this review reads like a puff piece. The fact is, Up is an incredible piece of cinema, was a big hit with a very demanding press audience, and is worthy of your time and money.
Anyone who says animated films cannot amuse and entertain, while at the same time delivering any kind of emotion, does not know what they are talking about.
Up is so good I can now forgive Pixar for Cars!