#7
Up (dir. Doctor)
Expected Release Date: 16th October
Starring (voice): Christopher Plummer, Edward Asner et al
Studio: Pixar
The latest in a long line of triumphs for the greatest studio working in Hollywood today. For director Pete Doctor this is his first gig since Monsters Inc in 2001.
The story like many a Pixar great, revolves around the unusual relationship between an old man (Carl Fredricksen) and an 8 year old boy who end up in each other’s company after Fredricksen’s house is lifted into the air (basically by hundreds of balloons).
There isn’t much to add other than to mention how well Doctor handled the relationship between Mike and Sully in Monsters Inc. The fact that the lead protagonist is a 78 year old man also gives a clear indication of the adult orientated direction Pixar is taking and of course shows how the studio will continue to take risks for our satisfaction.
To be honest though, I would be happy watching a film about depressive terrorist clowns if it was made by Pixar, they just haven’t put a foot wrong...ever! Even Cars, which wasn't as critically well received as some of its peers, was still enjoyable and better than most other animated films (specifically much of the Dreamworks output).
In the past few years we've been treated to Ratatouille, which was undoubtedly one of the best films of 2007, and then Wall-E, in my opinion the best American film of last year.
Anticipation is undoubtedly at fever pitch for this one then.
All I can say is. BRING! IT! ON!
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