Up (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + BD Live) [Blu-ray] | ![Up (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + BD Live) [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51V%2Beipy8-L._SL500_.jpg)
| Directors: Bob Peterson, Pete Docter
Actors: Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai, John Ratzenberger, Christopher Plummer, Bob Peterson
Studio: Disney*Pixar
List Price: $45.99
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Rating:  581 reviews
Sales Rank: 22
Format: Animated, Color, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), French (Unknown), Spanish (Unknown), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 96 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.7
MPN: 79106
UPC: 786936791068
EAN: 0786936791068
ASIN: B001KVZ6G6
Theatrical Release Date: May 29, 2009
Release Date: November 10, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Disney Up (Blu-ray)Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seemsto have passed him by, until a twist of fate (anda persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer namedRussell) gives him a new lease on life.
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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
Stills from Up (Click for larger image)
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 Oh dear - another blu-ray spiked by the powers that be..... February 9, 2010
D. McAndrew (Australia)
Paid extra for an all region blu-ray DVD player that would let me enjoy DVDs from other countries. Worked a treat for a while letting me enjoy shopping on Amazon.com. Unfortunately, three of the last seven US blu-ray titles that I purchased have been spiked to stop them playing on all region blu-ray players from overseas. Fortunately this set includes a regular DVD that I can still play. This means that although I paid for blu-ray quality, I have to be content just watching UP in standard definition. I guess the message is clear. My all region blu-ray player has now stopped being an all region player for new releases and I won't be able to shop on Amazon.com for Blu-rays any more..... Globalisation may be all the go, but Blu-rays are going backwards on the regionalisation trail !
 Up in the air about this movie February 9, 2010
Robert (Fresno, Ca.)
Just another reason why this style of animation relies heavily on action, sound effects, one line punch lines (that generally don't work), and high tech for results. Not to mention deep moments of sentiment to explore the wonderful world of computer animation.
In spite of all the brouhaha, I cannot be driven to float away with other reviews so easily. My biggest complaint with the latest animated movies is not style, dynamics, or ideas, but humor. This movie did not make me laugh or captivate my wonder. Plotline: Man loses spouse, ends up in depair, finds escape from reality through balloon mounted home, and finds unecessary adventure with a stowaway. Moral is, I dont dont think there is one unless old folks can find adventure if they leave the old homestead.
The recipes are there with the old man's continuous looks of surprise, and the kids obnoxious behavior, with being a kid as a major excuse. The big bird is unlikeable, and the dogs I think Ive seen before, probably in Oliver & Company.
This movie will never end up in my sentimental file when the strings pulling it are as hard as the balloon strings pulling the house.
 Great Movie - Good quality February 8, 2010
Blue Rayman (MO, USA)
We have thoroughly enjoyed this movie. First of all, the story is great and quite dramatic and early on a bit sad, but later on the old man's spirit triumphs over despair and the movie turns into quite the adventure.
The quality of the Blue Ray disc is very good. The audio quite good also, but not amazing. We saw this movie in the theater in Dolby 3D and it was amazing, so watching it on Blue Ray WITHOUT 3D was not as exciting or I would have given it a 5!
 Worst ever animated movie February 7, 2010
ChoJo (Kansas City)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is without a doubt the worst ever big-budget animated film. Only ethereal unthinking saps would buy any part of this. Even suspending disbelief to below moron status does not save it. How can an adventurer who is pushing 40 when the old-man protagonist is a 10 year old, look to be only ~60 when the ex-10year old is now 70ish? The plot is nonsensical to the extreme and follows no real line. And don't even think about the physics of strings on balloons being sufficient for any of the outcomes that occur. And the Oscar nomination is so ludicrous as to confirm that the Oscars are now little more than ways for Hollowood insiders to push their agendas.
 Great Movie February 7, 2010
J. Kriegshauser (SoCal USA)
Excellent clarity on Blu-Ray in 1080p. Also, the kids love this movie. It's a win all around.
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