Does UP deserve an Oscar Nomination for BEST FILM? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

SquidPuppet · 01-25-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaius Marius

Agree with all parts, especially the last

jadedeath · 01-25-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

No but I watch the rest of the movie and then make a judgment about the overall message and meaning of the film. The first 10 minutes are undoubtedly depressing (and a tremendous piece of filmmaking), but I find the story to be hopeful and uplifting in the end.

If I focused on 10 minutes only of every film I watch, then the messages of those respective films would be drastically different than what one potentially would get out of the film as a whole. 10 minutes is irrelevant if the the other 90 are aimed at turning the corner.

Considering the main character constantly feels down up until the last 5 minutes of the film, it's obviously not aimed at turning the corner.

Did you even watch the movie?

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But that's okay. I wouldn't expect you to agree, since you make it a point to argue with everything I say even when it's correct or a matter of opinion. If you think the movie is depressing, then that's on you. I personally don't see it that way and I don't know of many other ppl that do either. I find the ending to be very beautiful actually.

Hardly anything you say is correct, and you might want to put a cap on the 'help help I'm being repressed' notion that you have going. Considering that if you READ this thread, {and many others} you're the one that replied to my post, not the other way around.

Logan

jhiggy23 · 01-25-2010, 08:39 PM

Just curious: which other Pixar films do you all think were deserving of best picture nods in their respective years?

Elvis · 01-25-2010, 08:41 PM

It deserves to be nominated in BOTH categories period...end of discussion.

I mean if mediocre films like Avatar and terrible films like Star Trek can be nominated I can not see why a great film like Up can not be nominated.

Next....

jhiggy23 · 01-25-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

It deserves to be nominated in BOTH categories period...end of discussion.

jhiggy23 · 01-25-2010, 08:46 PM

For me, I think Ratatouille (either my first or second favorite Pixar film, along with Up) could have and should have been nominated in 2008. I think it was a better film than Michael Clayton, which while good, was overrated. I also think it potentially could have been nominated over Juno.

That year I think Atonement was the best film. I also think The Assassination of Jesse James and Into the Wild could have been nominated for best pic.

blu_sharpy · 01-25-2010, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

It deserves to be nominated in BOTH categories period...end of discussion.

I mean if mediocre films like Avatar and terrible films like Star Trek can be nominated I can not see why a great film like Up can not be nominated.

I agree with ya!! If Avatar hadnt of been in 3-D, I hardly think that it would of been the success it has become seen as it is really just a fairly average film, just with a big budget.

mikejet · 01-25-2010, 08:47 PM

Nomination yes, win no.

It will win best animated though.

Elvis · 01-25-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by blu_sharpy

I agree with ya!! If Avatar hadnt of been in 3-D, I hardly think that it would of been the success it has become seen as it is really just a fairly average film, just with a big budget.

We really should not turn this into an Avatar thread though. Those were just examples I was using because they will be nominated.

jadedeath · 01-25-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blu_sharpy

I agree with ya!! If Avatar hadnt of been in 3-D, I hardly think that it would of been the success it has become seen as it is really just a fairly average film, just with a big budget.

That explains why most of it's money wasn't made in the 3D theaters........

Logan

jhiggy23 · 01-25-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Nomination yes, win no.

It will win best animated though.

Do people think Coraline or Ponyo have a chance against it?

jadedeath · 01-25-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Nomination yes, win no.

It will win best animated though.

I'm betting Jack Black has his money on it.

Logan

blu_sharpy · 01-25-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

We really should not turn this into an Avatar thread though. Those were just examples I was using because they will be nominated.

Yep I agree, was just making a point that should be read and left alone.

On Topic, I DO think UP should've been nominated for Best Picture.

Foggy · 01-25-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Just curious: which other Pixar films do you all think were deserving of best picture nods in their respective years?

I love Wall-e, despite some hate on here for it, but I think I can understand why it didn't get it's nomination it was pushing for. To be honest, I thinkthe only other one I can think of is Ratatioulle, but I think that's a weak film to most of pixars work.

blu_sharpy · 01-25-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jadedeath

That explains why most of it's money wasn't made in the 3D theaters........

Logan

I wasnt aware of that. Proof?

SquidPuppet · 01-25-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Just curious: which other Pixar films do you all think were deserving of best picture nods in their respective years?

For me, none. Up is a special creature.

CAST · 01-25-2010, 08:50 PM

I liked the movie. Not so sure if I would say one of the years 10 best. It did seem a little run of the mill after the first half. But I understand the love the movie gets it was very well made.

jhiggy23 · 01-25-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

I love Wall-e, despite some hate on here for it, but I think I can understand why it didn't get it's nomination it was pushing for. To be honest, I thinkthe only other one I can think of is Ratatioulle, but I think that's a weak film to most of pixars work.

Fair enough--just glancing at the films nominated in the years of the Pixar releases, I think Ratatouille had the best shot. Imo, Wall-E was the 15th best film of last year. It just didn't click with me the way other Pixar films have, but I certainly don't hate it.

jadedeath · 01-25-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by blu_sharpy

I wasnt aware of that. Proof?

It's been mentioned constantly in the Avatar Box Office thread, stop on by!

Logan

jhiggy23 · 01-25-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

For me, none. Up is a special creature.

The human element of it I think is what helped set it apart. Not to mention the opening montage, which is arguably the finest section of any Pixar film to date.

01-25-2010, 08:41 PM	#24
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	It deserves to be nominated in BOTH categories period...end of discussion. I mean if mediocre films like Avatar and terrible films like Star Trek can be nominated I can not see why a great film like Up can not be nominated. Next.... Last edited by Elvis; 01-25-2010 at 08:46 PM.

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01-25-2010, 08:39 PM	#23
jhiggy23 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Club Loop 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:630 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:13	Just curious: which other Pixar films do you all think were deserving of best picture nods in their respective years?

01-25-2010, 08:46 PM	#26
jhiggy23 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Club Loop 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:630 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:13	For me, I think Ratatouille (either my first or second favorite Pixar film, along with Up) could have and should have been nominated in 2008. I think it was a better film than Michael Clayton, which while good, was overrated. I also think it potentially could have been nominated over Juno. That year I think Atonement was the best film. I also think The Assassination of Jesse James and Into the Wild could have been nominated for best pic.

01-25-2010, 08:47 PM	#28
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Nomination yes, win no. It will win best animated though.

01-25-2010, 08:50 PM	#37
CAST Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:222	I liked the movie. Not so sure if I would say one of the years 10 best. It did seem a little run of the mill after the first half. But I understand the love the movie gets it was very well made.

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