Prairie~Phlox Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 or would you wait? What about Monsters Vs. Aliens. My ds has a birthday tomorrow, so I was looking for a movie to buy. Thanks, phlox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcara Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I personally found UP to be rather depressing, but everyone else seems to love it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Loved Monsters v. Aliens and just bought it for my son's birthday. (Saw it first, then bought it.) I saw Up at the theatre and didn't like it. I would not buy it. It's excessively melancholy and the villain and his dogs are pretty intensly threatening. The themes were too melancholy for children, IMO, i.e., a couple who never realized their dreams because life kept happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Oh, I'd buy UP in a heartbeat. Yes, the first part (a wordless, mini-film in itself that shows unrealized dreams and the heartbreak of losing a spouse) can be seen as depressing, but the deep love between the man and his wife is lovely, and the ending is great--he realizes that they DID have a wonderful life, even tho their dreams didn't turn out exactly as planned--that life as lived is just as wonderful as life dreamed, if it's filled with love. The dogs are funny ( a little scary, as most "fairy tales" are), the boy is determined, caring, and dear, and respects the old man, even when the old man is cranky and impatient. I loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I thought they were both lousy. I liked the other Pixar movies though. Monsters Inc. Toy Story and Cars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisychics Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Oh, I'd buy UP in a heartbeat. Yes, the first part (a wordless, mini-film in itself that shows unrealized dreams and the heartbreak of losing a spouse) can be seen as depressing, but the deep love between the man and his wife is lovely, and the ending is great--he realizes that they DID have a wonderful life, even tho their dreams didn't turn out exactly as planned--that life as lived is just as wonderful as life dreamed, if it's filled with love. The dogs are funny ( a little scary, as most "fairy tales" are), the boy is determined, caring, and dear, and respects the old man, even when the old man is cranky and impatient. I loved it. :iagree: We bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 For a boy - I'd get Monsters now and use UP as a Christmas gift for the family. I loved it...as do my kids...but they are teenagers now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Oh, I'd buy UP in a heartbeat. Yes, the first part (a wordless, mini-film in itself that shows unrealized dreams and the heartbreak of losing a spouse) can be seen as depressing, but the deep love between the man and his wife is lovely, and the ending is great--he realizes that they DID have a wonderful life, even tho their dreams didn't turn out exactly as planned--that life as lived is just as wonderful as life dreamed, if it's filled with love. The dogs are funny ( a little scary, as most "fairy tales" are), the boy is determined, caring, and dear, and respects the old man, even when the old man is cranky and impatient. I loved it. :iagree: I really loved this movie. FWIW, my kids strongly preferred it to Monsters vs. Aliens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehogs4 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 WE LOVED UP. i think it is one of pixar's best. we have bought it for christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I LOVED Up and so did all the kids (teens & a tween). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I put up on my kids Christmas list to give to other people when they ask. I'm sure it will get purchased for them, we all loved the movie. Monsters vs Aliens I didn't really care for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorien Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Our boys - 7, 6, and 4 - love UP. They really like the dogs -they think the dogs are funny rather than scary. The opening scenes don't upset them at all. In fact, they just talk about how much Ellie and Carl loved each other. We haven't seen Monsters vs. Aliens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I loved UP. My 13 and 11 yo also got it, but it went way over my 7 yo's head. I thought the messages about family dynamics, helping others, and 'people vs. things' were great. I do wish we could back to plain old fantasy, though, without every kids' movie, like modern kids' lit, having to deal with an "issue" (in this case, divorce/bad fathers.) I thought M v. A was just okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I did not want to see UP, but was finally convinced that I should. I loved it! The kids love it, too, as does DH. DH did not see it in the theater and has watched it twice with the kids since we bought it. :) There are several edge of your seat scenes that might bother some smaller children. My children do not like scary movies at all and had no problems with the movie. We saw Monsters and Aliens at the dollar movie. We have no plans to buy it or even watch it again. It was okay, but not great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Up is really cute. I plan to buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarleneW Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 We loved both of them. My kids will be getting both for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Nobody in our family liked it enough to buy it. Have you purchased Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs? That one has been a HUGE hit here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jessica* Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Oh, I'd buy UP in a heartbeat. Yes, the first part (a wordless, mini-film in itself that shows unrealized dreams and the heartbreak of losing a spouse) can be seen as depressing, but the deep love between the man and his wife is lovely, and the ending is great--he realizes that they DID have a wonderful life, even tho their dreams didn't turn out exactly as planned--that life as lived is just as wonderful as life dreamed, if it's filled with love. The dogs are funny ( a little scary, as most "fairy tales" are), the boy is determined, caring, and dear, and respects the old man, even when the old man is cranky and impatient. I loved it. :iagree: I loved Up and will definitely be buying it! I'm not generally a fan of animated movies, but it was such a sweet story. As an added bonus it had less of the words that I object to (name calling....."stupid", "dumb", etc) than any other movie I've seen in ages. I think we heard one instance of "dumb" and that was it. My boys have been acting out scenes from the movie ever since we watched it. My husband and I keep quoting Dug, one of the dogs in the movie, because he was so darned cute! Monsters vs. Aliens was cute, but nothing spectacular. The boys watched it twice but haven't done the usual pretend play that occurs after they watch a movie they really like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranberry Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 We loved UP, but I think it's better for older children. I took my 6 yo to see it in the theater and didn't know it would be 3D he was completely freaked out by the huge bird and the thunderstorm. But I loved the movie how it was made, and that it was true life lessons. Probably the better parts though, need to be explained to younger children. I plan to get it for the kids when they are older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 :iagree: I loved Up and will definitely be buying it! I'm not generally a fan of animated movies, but it was such a sweet story. As an added bonus it had less of the words that I object to (name calling....."stupid", "dumb", etc) than any other movie I've seen in ages. I think we heard one instance of "dumb" and that was it. My boys have been acting out scenes from the movie ever since we watched it. My husband and I keep quoting Dug, one of the dogs in the movie, because he was so darned cute! Monsters vs. Aliens was cute, but nothing spectacular. The boys watched it twice but haven't done the usual pretend play that occurs after they watch a movie they really like. Yep. All my kiddos really enjoyed Up (4yo-15yo) and wanted to watch it again. Lots of movie quotes going on, etc. Monsters vs Aliens, not so much. They liked Aliens in the Attic better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret in GA Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 See it first, then decide. I loved it, but have no desire to watch it again and again. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I did not want to see UP, but was finally convinced that I should. I loved it! The kids love it, too, as does DH. DH did not see it in the theater and has watched it twice with the kids since we bought it. :) There are several edge of your seat scenes that might bother some smaller children. My children do not like scary movies at all and had no problems with the movie. We saw Monsters and Aliens at the dollar movie. We have no plans to buy it or even watch it again. It was okay, but not great. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Up is bittersweet in parts but both my kids and I loved it. We saw it once in the theaters and once on an airplane. I have a feeling the DVD will be a Christmas gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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smrtmama Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 It was sad and sweet. I loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I thought Up was the best movie we saw last year. It was sad in bits but it was also thrilling and funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I absolutely loved Up! It is quite possibly my favorite animated movie of all time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom3tn Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I loved UP. My 13 and 11 yo also got it, but it went way over my 7 yo's head. I thought the messages about family dynamics, helping others, and 'people vs. things' were great. I do wish we could back to plain old fantasy, though, without every kids' movie, like modern kids' lit, having to deal with an "issue" (in this case, divorce/bad fathers.) :iagree: I loved it, but some of it went over my kids' heads and I had to explain. I thought M v. A was just okay. My DS has seen this and he said it was okay, but he's not really interested in owning it. Have you purchased Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs? That one has been a HUGE hit here. This one, we will be buying. We have the first two, so we need to complete the collection. We love those movies. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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