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Although we're nowhere near the South of France, it doesn't mean we're going to just sit out Cannes. Reviews of the opening night film, Up, is already trickling everywhere, so we'll round up the reactions of the other press folks who are there.
For Pixar's latest film, looks like the reaction is a definite positive. But that's predictable, isn't it?
Also, check out this 40 minute video of the press conference with director Pete Docter, co-director Bob Peterson, producer Jonas Rivera and Pixar head John Lasseter.
"Unlike so many animated films, it's not all about sensory bombardment and volume. As Pixar's process is increasingly analyzed, the more one appreciates the care that goes into the writing. The underlying carpentry here is so strong, it seems it would be hard to go too far wrong in the execution." - Todd McCarthy, Variety
"It's also the ideal choice to serve as the first
Arya Ponto

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This week, we're only looking at two wide releases: Pete Docter and Bob Peterson's Pixar animated flick "Up" with Edward Asner and Jordan Nagai as the voice cast; and Sam Raimi's new horror flick "Drag Me to Hell" with Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver and Dileep Rao:

Drag Me To Hell

Synopsis: Christine Brown is an ambitious L.A. loan officer with a charming boyfriend, professor Clay Dalton. Life is good until the mysterious Mrs. Ganush arrives at the bank to beg for an extension on her home loan. Should Christine follow her instincts and give the old woman a break? Or should she deny the extension to impress her boss, Mr. Jacks, and get a leg-up on a promotion?
Franck Tabouring

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From the sea (.Finding Nemo.) to the race tracks (.Cars.) to faraway galaxies (.Wall-E.), Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios have been consistent in delighting us with great storytelling and filmmaking.
Now, the studios are taking us up, up, and away on one of their funniest adventures of all time. .Up. is the 10th Disney/Pixar movie and is definitely one of their best.
.Up. tells the uplifting tale of 78-year-old balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen (voiced by the legendary Ed Asner). His lifelong dream is to visit the wilds of South America. One day, before heading to retire to an old-age home, he ties thousands of balloons to his beloved house and flies away to Paradise Falls.
But unbeknownst to Carl, there.s an unwanted passenger in his flying home . the overly optimistic 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell (Jordan Nagai). The unwitting stowaway
Manny

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