Originally Posted By ecdc I saw Up tonight. Since it's not clear if this is a spoiler thread, I won't go into details, other than to say I couldn't disagree more with the OP. The violence is minimal - no more than Lion King or Tarzan, as others have already pointed out. Certainly less than the Incredibles, which would definitely have to qualify as Pixar's first "dud" given its graphic violence as well. And for those who haven't seen it yet, calling the violence in this film "graphic" is laughable. It's cartoon violence, nothing more. As for the rating, there's plenty wrong with the rating system and I'm the first to criticize it. But I could probably name 100 movies with more violence and intensity than this one that are rated PG, starting with the first 5 Star Wars movies. Of course, violent content is almost always a terrible way to judge a film. Up is a beautiful movie, both visually and in its storytelling. The characters are believable and great, and there's some hilarious moments.
Originally Posted By ecdc >>(In a report released in September 2000, federal regulators said the movie, video game and music industries aggressively marketed to underage youths violent products that carried adult ratings.)<< I don't doubt that. So it's a good thing Up doesn't have an "adult rating" as it doesn't have any content worthy of a higher rating. My kids are five and six, and I'll be taking them to Up this next weekend. I have zero concerns about the violence in the film, and I'm excited for them to learn the message that our relationships with those we love is our true adventure in life.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 The scene was handled very very well-- let's not try and compare this quick scene, from which the movie taught a life lesson to kids that the act was very wrong - with Itchy & Scratchy or Grand Theft Auto We have enough government control already - and more every day, let's not try and sanitize everything. As for being a dud - 98% of people seem to disagree. Roger Ebert- who is very hard on animated movies this this is the bees kneees-- and I have to agree. This movie movies a person ( anyone with a pulse ) in ways that really last. They are not afraid to tackle some very tough life lessons ( aging, death, the loss of a child, lost dreams etc)- in a very realistic way to the point where I actually cared about Carl- and for a time forgot this was a 'cartoon' Kudos to PIXAR/Disney on UP! It is as good as promised
Originally Posted By DyGDisney Disney movies have had violence from the beginning. In Snow White, her stepmother ordered her to be killed; in Sleeping Beauty, Prince Philip killed Maleficent, after she turned into an evil dragon and tried to kill him; in Bambi, a hunter killed Bambi's mother; in Peter Pan Captain Hook tries to kill Peter with his sword, and Tinker Bell almost dies in an explosion...not to mention Pocahontas, Beauty and the Beast, the Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Fox and the Hound, Mulan -- lots of violence there, etc....
Originally Posted By kennect It is always fun around here to see a new timer, that is probably an old timer, just such the fun out of anything....
Originally Posted By Ursula Gosh, I can't disagree hard enough with the OP. Maybe they just didn't like the movie? I had zero issue with any of the storylines or themes and in fact, I loved it so much I bought the merchandise!
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove ^^Dang it! Are you one of the lucky ones that got the sold-out men's shirt on the disneyshopping site??? I soooooo want the women's shirt (which I find much cuter) but I have to watch the ol' dinero for the next few months. Rats. And I'm thinking it's a troll just poking the bears. And, just in case it is not: no biggie. Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks. <--so says the LP'er who cannot abide "Brother Bear". xoxo UP so totally is worth it. Beyond heart-warming. Cannot wait to see it again...
Originally Posted By alexbook I saw this topic title and figured it was going to be a joke post. Isn't it traditional to have a "Pixar's first dud" thread about each new movie? I saw it yesterday. Went into it knowing next to nothing, and enjoyed it. As for the violence, I think it's interesting that the bit of violence in the beginning is shocking, but the larger amount of mayhem later on isn't. It felt to me as if, before Carl's house lifts off, we're in the "real world," while later on we're in a "cartoon world," where different rules apply. Squirrel?
Originally Posted By Dabob2 If that's the way he genuinely feels about it, that's fine. He's going to be in a distinct minority, both here and in general (Up opened with the 3rd biggest Pixar gross, and easily won the weekend). But there's nothing wrong with having a minority opinion. Still, if the amount of violence in Up is what makes it "non-Disney" in the OP's view, The Incredibles must have seemed like Peckinpah to him/her. And Pinocchio, with its scenes of selling little boys into slavery? Don't get me started! Me, I loved Up, and seriously considering seeing it again in 2D. But will people see me crying if I don't have the 3D glasses??
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove The black one (limited edition of 150). It has Doug facing one way and the other three main dogs facing the other way, and they're all shouting, "Squirrel!!!"
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove I'm kind of thrilled that no one has posted a "spoilers" thread yet. I really think folks should go see it, not having a clue what it's about. Having said that, I love it when collars malfunction! LOL!
Originally Posted By jasmine7 <<Having said that, I love it when collars malfunction! LOL!<< Lol, me too, STIL. I about died laughing at those parts. And the squirrel bits. . . reminded me so much of my Cocker Spaniel, Mia. And back to the topic on hand, I had no problem with the violence portrayed. It wasn't over the top; it was handled subtly and realistically. I really feel we coddle children too much. So many kids movies nowadays just cater down to them. I can't help but think back to the non-Disney movies that I grew up with, The Goonies, The NeverEnding Story. If you look at the movies of the 80s & compare them to today's kids movies, there's a world of difference. Did those movies scare me as a kid? Heck yeah. But I think that was a good thing. Kids need to face fantasy scares in order to deal with those of real-life. And saying that the violence in Up is graphic is just ludicrous.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>if the amount of violence in Up is what makes it "non-Disney" in the OP's view, The Incredibles must have seemed like Peckinpah to him/her.<< LOL!
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove The Goonies. When they fix the statue. LOL! But I just LOVE the part when Chunk is "confessing" in the blender scene. PRICELESS! (end of thread derailment...just had to bond with jasmine for a sec)
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove 2oony, don't grrrrrrrr. It's okay. xoxo You don't have to like it. Want a Baby Ruth? ♥
