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Up
2009 96 min United States of America PG 0+
★9.0
Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure
Director: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson
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Description
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
Budget:
$175M
US Gross:
$293M
Worldwide:
$735.1M
Starring
Edward Asner
Actor
Jordan Nagai
Actor
John Ratzenberger
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 2010
— Best Animated Feature
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Animated Feature
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Original Score
Golden Eagle 2011
— Best International Feature Film
BAFTA 2010
— Best Original Screenplay
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Animated Feature
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 2010
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Picture
Georges Awards 2010
— Best Animated Feature
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Screenplay
BAFTA 2010
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Sound Editing
Venice Film Festival 2009
— Future Film Festival Digital Award – Special Mention
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Animated Feature
Key opinion
Up is widely celebrated as a masterful Pixar achievement that balances profound emotional depth with vibrant adventure. While the majority of viewers find the narrative and character arcs deeply moving, some critics argue the film loses momentum in its final act.
| Emotion | The opening sequence masterfully depicts a lifetime of love and loss with universal emotional resonance. | |
| Score | Michael Giacchino’s score perfectly elevates the film’s atmosphere, shifting seamlessly between melancholy and wonder. | |
| Production | The film’s visual craftsmanship and use of color create a vibrant, evocative experience that matches the quality of top-tier animation. | |
| Acting | Ed Asner and Jordan Nagai deliver nuanced performances that form the heart of the central character bond. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure is praised for its thematic maturity, though some viewers feel the transition to a high-stakes adventure in the final act becomes repetitive or exhausting. |