I think "Up" (Disney/Pixar) deserves a best picture nomination

Why is it that animated films always get shafted when it comes to best picture consideration? Pixar films only get nominated for Best Animated Film, and they win it EVERY TIME.

Anyways, I think "Up" deserves some credit. I don't think a film has touched me that much emotionally in a long time (2 scenes come to mind, but i don't want to spoil anything). If you haven't seen it because you think it's just a "kiddie movie", think again.

While I DO NOT think it should win, it at least deserves a nomination.

Because it is animated and there were only 5 slots. Now there are 10 and I am HOPING it gets a nomination. I highly doubt it though.

Oddly enough, I didn't really like Up.

I usually love everything Pixar puts out, they make some of the most charming, touching, and smart movies you'll ever see (I know it's not just "kiddie crap"), but I just don't know what it was about Up that didn't really spark my interest, it just didn't touch me like most other Pixar films have. I'm starting to think I should watch it again, maybe I missed something...?

Oddly enough, I didn't really like Up.

I usually love everything Pixar puts out, they make some of the most charming, touching, and smart movies you'll ever see (I know it's not just "kiddie crap"), but I just don't know what it was about Up that didn't really spark my interest, it just didn't touch me like most other Pixar films have. I'm starting to think I should watch it again, maybe I missed something...?

black_cat19

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Oddly enough, I didn't really like Up.

I usually love everything Pixar puts out, they make some of the most charming, touching, and smart movies you'll ever see (I know it's not just "kiddie crap"), but I just don't know what it was about Up that didn't really spark my interest, it just didn't touch me like most other Pixar films have. I'm starting to think I should watch it again, maybe I missed something...?

hockeyruler12

I dunno... My favorite Pixar films are Wall-E, The Incredibles, and Ratatouille, in that order, and I think they are all far superior to Up from start to finish.

Like I said, maybe I should watch Up again...

[QUOTE="hockeyruler12"][QUOTE="black_cat19"]

Oddly enough, I didn't really like Up.

I usually love everything Pixar puts out, they make some of the most charming, touching, and smart movies you'll ever see (I know it's not just "kiddie crap"), but I just don't know what it was about Up that didn't really spark my interest, it just didn't touch me like most other Pixar films have. I'm starting to think I should watch it again, maybe I missed something...?

black_cat19

I dunno... My favorite Pixar films are Wall-E, The Incredibles, and Ratatouille, in that order, and I think they are all far superior to Up from start to finish.

Like I said, maybe I should watch Up again...

That movie was boresnore. Not even within top 10 films of the year.KHAndAnime

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[QUOTE="hockeyruler12"] Overall, I prefer their other films, but the beginning "married life" scene, and the scrapbook scene are just unparalleled in any other Pixar movie in my opinion.hockeyruler12

I dunno... My favorite Pixar films are Wall-E, The Incredibles, and Ratatouille, in that order, and I think they are all far superior to Up from start to finish.

Like I said, maybe I should watch Up again...

Wow, that was fantastic! It warmed my heart a little and put a smile on my face, THAT is what I always expect from a Pixar film. I DO need to watch this again, it feels like I didn't even watch the same movie when I went to the theater.

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[QUOTE="black_cat19"]

I dunno... My favorite Pixar films are Wall-E, The Incredibles, and Ratatouille, in that order, and I think they are all far superior to Up from start to finish.

Like I said, maybe I should watch Up again...

black_cat19

Wow, that was fantastic! It warmed my heart a little and put a smile on my face, THAT is what I always expect from a Pixar film. I DO need to watch this again, it feels like I didn't even watch the same movie when I went to the theater.

I think my favorite scene from Up was this one (spoilers):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvgVsVmusPg

I've watched the movie twice and I still start crying every time I watch it.

And then, of course, there's this one too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui9Mm63zpfE

I agree with you. Some of the scenes didget tome emotionally and it was a very well made, funny, and awesome movie.

I agree, but it won't happen.

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[QUOTE="hockeyruler12"] My favorites are Ratatouille, The Incredibles, and Wall-E in that order haha. Just flip yours. I do agree that they are better films, but watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GroDErHIM_0&feature=relatedand tell me that doesn't just hit you.

GabuEx

Wow, that was fantastic! It warmed my heart a little and put a smile on my face, THAT is what I always expect from a Pixar film. I DO need to watch this again, it feels like I didn't even watch the same movie when I went to the theater.

I think my favorite scene from Up was this one (spoilers):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvgVsVmusPg

I've watched the movie twice and I still start crying every time I watch it.

And then, of course, there's this one too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui9Mm63zpfE

That settles it, I'll go get this movie ASAP and watch it again. :D

I just had a lot on my mind when I watched it at the cinema, I guess I wasn't even paying attention...

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[QUOTE="hockeyruler12"] My favorites are Ratatouille, The Incredibles, and Wall-E in that order haha. Just flip yours. I do agree that they are better films, but watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GroDErHIM_0&feature=relatedand tell me that doesn't just hit you.

GabuEx

Wow, that was fantastic! It warmed my heart a little and put a smile on my face, THAT is what I always expect from a Pixar film. I DO need to watch this again, it feels like I didn't even watch the same movie when I went to the theater.

I think my favorite scene from Up was this one (spoilers):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvgVsVmusPg

I've watched the movie twice and I still start crying every time I watch it.

And then, of course, there's this one too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui9Mm63zpfE

Only scene in an animated movie that's ever made me cry... and I've watched this movie at least 20 times and it still makes me cry every time.

:(:cry:

[QUOTE="GabuEx"]

[QUOTE="black_cat19"]

Wow, that was fantastic! It warmed my heart a little and put a smile on my face, THAT is what I always expect from a Pixar film. I DO need to watch this again, it feels like I didn't even watch the same movie when I went to the theater.

chessmaster1989

I think my favorite scene from Up was this one (spoilers):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvgVsVmusPg

I've watched the movie twice and I still start crying every time I watch it.

And then, of course, there's this one too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui9Mm63zpfE

Only scene in an animated movie that's ever made me cry... and I've watched this movie at least 20 times and it still makes me cry every time.

:(:cry:

That scene has never made me cry, ever, even as a child. Does that mean I don't have a heart? :cry:

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[QUOTE="GabuEx"]

I think my favorite scene from Up was this one (spoilers):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvgVsVmusPg

I've watched the movie twice and I still start crying every time I watch it.

And then, of course, there's this one too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui9Mm63zpfE

black_cat19

Only scene in an animated movie that's ever made me cry... and I've watched this movie at least 20 times and it still makes me cry every time.

:(:cry:

That scene has never made me cry, ever, even as a child. Does that mean I don't have a heart? :cry:

Yes... I can't think of any other explanation. :?:(:cry:

[QUOTE="GabuEx"]

[QUOTE="black_cat19"]

Wow, that was fantastic! It warmed my heart a little and put a smile on my face, THAT is what I always expect from a Pixar film. I DO need to watch this again, it feels like I didn't even watch the same movie when I went to the theater.

black_cat19

I think my favorite scene from Up was this one (spoilers):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvgVsVmusPg

I've watched the movie twice and I still start crying every time I watch it.

And then, of course, there's this one too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui9Mm63zpfE

That settles it, I'll go get this movie ASAP and watch it again. :D

I just had a lot on my mind when I watched it at the cinema, I guess I wasn't even paying attention...

as much as I like UP. You can only take it so seriously when it introduces talking dogs and flying houses.

IDK why but if a film is animated its automatically disqualified from Best Picture (barring Avatar, of course). Typical elitist movie snobs! hamstergeddon

Beauty and the Beast.

It doesn't have a chance in hell at winning Best Picture, but I think that it will be nominated now that there are 10 slots.

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[QUOTE="hockeyruler12"] My favorites are Ratatouille, The Incredibles, and Wall-E in that order haha. Just flip yours. I do agree that they are better films, but watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GroDErHIM_0&feature=relatedand tell me that doesn't just hit you.

GabuEx

Wow, that was fantastic! It warmed my heart a little and put a smile on my face, THAT is what I always expect from a Pixar film. I DO need to watch this again, it feels like I didn't even watch the same movie when I went to the theater.

I think my favorite scene from Up was this one (spoilers):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvgVsVmusPg

I've watched the movie twice and I still start crying every time I watch it.

And then, of course, there's this one too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui9Mm63zpfE

Only scene in an animated movie that's ever made me cry... and I've watched this movie at least 20 times and it still makes me cry every time.

:(:cry:

chessmaster1989

[QUOTE="hamstergeddon"]IDK why but if a film is animated its automatically disqualified from Best Picture (barring Avatar, of course). Typical elitist movie snobs! MetroidPrimePwn

Beauty and the Beast.

Back in 1991 there was no Best Animated Film category, Beauty and the Beast was the reason why they created it. I think it should have won that award.

Up is great and deserves a best picture nomination even if it isn't my favorite Pixar movie.

It will easily get a nomination with 10 slots now. I think it would have gotten nominated anyways. Its probably in the top 4 to win best picture (with Avatar, Up in the Air, and The Hurt Locker).

Eh, I liked Coraline and Fantastic Mr. Fox both a lot more than Up.chessmaster1989

Oddly enough, I didn't really like Up.

I usually love everything Pixar puts out, they make some of the most charming, touching, and smart movies you'll ever see (I know it's not just "kiddie crap"), but I just don't know what it was about Up that didn't really spark my interest, it just didn't touch me like most other Pixar films have. I'm starting to think I should watch it again, maybe I missed something...?

black_cat19

[QUOTE="GabuEx"]

[QUOTE="black_cat19"]

Wow, that was fantastic! It warmed my heart a little and put a smile on my face, THAT is what I always expect from a Pixar film. I DO need to watch this again, it feels like I didn't even watch the same movie when I went to the theater.

chessmaster1989

I think my favorite scene from Up was this one (spoilers):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvgVsVmusPg

I've watched the movie twice and I still start crying every time I watch it.

And then, of course, there's this one too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui9Mm63zpfE

Only scene in an animated movie that's ever made me cry... and I've watched this movie at least 20 times and it still makes me cry every time.

:(:cry:

I thought Avatar was guaranteed to win best picture?F1_2004

I don't think Avatar is even the favorite to win..

[QUOTE="F1_2004"]I thought Avatar was guaranteed to win best picture?JML897

I don't think Avatar is even the favorite to win..

I thought Avatar was guaranteed to win best picture?F1_2004

[QUOTE="F1_2004"]I thought Avatar was guaranteed to win best picture?KittenNipples

[QUOTE="F1_2004"]I thought Avatar was guaranteed to win best picture?KittenNipples

Avatar was 40% live action and 60% CGI.

both up and Avatar are likely to be nominated this year, knowing that there are 10 slots.

Oh, God, the scrapbook scene. :cry::cry::cry::cry:

I would love to see it get a nomination, but I don't see the Academy doing so. If they had gotten rid of the animation category (which they should have done), then I could see it getting a nomination. sammyjenkis898

Even if it gets a nomination (imo it doesn't deserve one though), it has no chance of winning...

Are Up in the Air and The Hurt Locker the favorites right now?

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[QUOTE="F1_2004"]I thought Avatar was guaranteed to win best picture?sSubZerOo

I don't think Avatar is even the favorite to win..

[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"][QUOTE="JML897"]

I don't think Avatar is even the favorite to win..

F1_2004

I'm fairly certain that Up in the Air is considered the front runner, with The Hurt Locker also having a good chance at winning.

:O are you implying Avatar doesn't deserve it?

Anyways I hope Up in the Air doesn't win it. If another pretentious George Clooney film wins Oscars for yet another year, I'm gonna go nuts.