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Up (1 Disc) [DVD] [2009]
	Directors: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson Actors: Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£19.99~~ Buy New: £9.00 as of 30/7/2010 15:39 BST details You Save: £10.99 (55%) New (24) Used (7) Collectible (2) from £8.22 Seller: Amazon.co.uk Rating: 234 reviews Sales Rank: 13 Format: Anamorphic, PAL Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Subtitled), English (Original Language), English (Audio Description) Rating: Universal, suitable for all Region: 2 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 98 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 8717418242275 ASIN: B0029Z9UQ4 Theatrical Release Date: 2009 Release Date: February 15, 2010 Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review At a time when too many animated films consist of anthropomorphized animals cracking sitcom one-liners and flatulence jokes, the warmth, originality, humor, and unflagging imagination of Up feel as welcome as rain in a desert. Carl Fredericksen (voice by Ed Asner) ranks among the most unlikely heroes in recent animation history. A 78-year-old curmudgeon, he enjoyed his modest life as a balloon seller because he shared it with his adventurous wife Ellie (Ellie Docter). But she died, leaving him with memories and the awareness that they never made their dream journey to Paradise Falls in South America. When well-meaning officials consign Carl to Shady Oaks Retirement Home, he rigs thousands of helium balloons to his house and floats to South America. The journey's scarcely begun when he discovers a stowaway: Russell (Jordan Nagai), a chubby, maladroit Wilderness Explorer Scout who's out to earn his Elderly Assistance Badge. In the tropical jungle, Carl and Russell find more than they bargained for: Charles Muntz (Christopher Plummer), a crazed explorer whose newsreels once inspired Carl and Ellie; Kevin, an exotic bird with a weakness for chocolate; and Dug (Bob Peterson), an endearingly dim golden retriever fitted with a voice box. More importantly, the travelers discover they need each other: Russell needs a (grand)father figure; Carl needs someone to enliven his life without Ellie. Together, they learn that sharing ice-cream cones and counting the passing cars can be more meaningful than feats of daring-do and distant horizons. Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc.) and Bob Peterson direct the film with consummate skill and taste, allowing the poignant moments to unfold without dialogue to Michael Giacchnio's vibrant score. Building on their work in The Incredibles and Ratatouille, the Pixar crew offers nuanced animation of the stylized characters. Even by Pixar's elevated standards, Up is an exceptional film that will appeal of audiences of all ages. Rated PG for some peril and action. --Charles Solomon

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 234 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...47 Next » Delightful, Moving, Funny, Exciting and Inspiring October 11, 2009 Mr. Hm Bennett (London) 235 out of 246 found this review helpful I won't tell you the plot of this film and ruin it for you - CAREFUL - there are lots on here that do just that. But I would like to share with you the fantastic experience my family had watching this at the cinema. I (a slightly cynical 47 year old man) cried in the first ten minutes, was amazed and delighted in the next ten, almost split my sides at the affectionate, very real (but simultaneously very surreal!) depiction of dogs and then got completely involved in the adventure and tension and completely forgot time. At times, my kids (6 and 8) almost lost bladder control with laughter and sat at the edge of their seats from start to finish. As I said, Delightful, Moving, Funny, Exciting and Inspiring. One of Pixar's best; does praise come higher than that? A life-affirming joy February 22, 2010 Hetty Smith (Warrington) 21 out of 22 found this review helpful 'Up' merely cememts Pixar's reputation as the most intelligent and innovative film studio of the moment. From the incredible opening 10 minutes, destined to be a cinematic classic for ever, to the touching final scene, I was completely and utterly entranced. A film for all ages and one that perfectly sums up the love and laughter that only the very greatest films can manage to pull of. Delightful, Moving, Funny, Exciting and Inspiring December 25, 2009 Mr. Hm Bennett (London) 56 out of 61 found this review helpful I won't tell you the plot of this film and ruin it for you - CAREFUL - there are lots here that do just that. But I would like to share with you the fantastic experience my family had watching this at the cinema. I (a slightly cynical 47 year old man) cried in the first ten minutes, was amazed and delighted in the next ten, almost split my sides at the affectionate, very real (but simultaneously very surreal!) depiction of dogs and then got completely involved in the adventure and tension and completely forgot time. At times, my kids (6 and 8) almost lost bladder control with laughter and sat at the edge of their seats from start to finish. As I said, Delightful, Moving, Funny, Exciting and Inspiring. One of Pixar's best; does praise come higher than that? The Only Way is UP! February 18, 2010 TMUK (UK) 4 out of 4 found this review helpful A Blu Ray Festival of unadulturated joy for all the family. Superb Audio and Video and a story line that will have you laughing crying and cheering all the way. Pixar and Disney have done it again and i can't recommend this film highly enough and this is comming from a cynical 42 year old who's film watching tastes couldn't be further from this. Just buy it you won't regret it :) Reference Blu-Ray, excellent story! January 10, 2010 Split-Pea Soup (Baden) 11 out of 12 found this review helpful We received this blu-ray from Amazon in Germany since it is already out there and are thrilled with it. The story is moving, entertaining, one minute you are crying, the next laughing. It is a lovely story which both adults and kids will enjoy. You see an old man who embarks on an adventure with a young kid and the friends, enemies, and problems and crazy things that happen along the way. The characters are well developed, each one bringing believability to the cartoon which really takes this film to the next level. As for the blu-ray: The 1080P full HD quality is truly reference material. You get a razor edged, glass clear, diamond cutting sharp picture, with perfect coloring, texture, and rendering, which all make for a lovely viewing experience. Pixar have again set the bar for picture quality standards, and you will enjoy showing this blu-ray off. Five full stars for picture quality. DTS HD MA Audio. Need I say more? I have yet to hear DTS HD MA do a poor soundtrack, and this film is no exception. The soundtrack here is unbelievably good, definitely reference material. The music utilizes all channels for super immersion in the moment. The sound effects give all channels a work out as well as you are just thrown into the action. The subwoofer is well balanced and not exxagerated, but thumps when it should. All in all, an excellent reference soundtrack. A must for any home cinema and or pixar fan. Showing reviews 1-5 of 234 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...47 Next »

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