A WiseGuy's Review: Talking Dogs steal the show in a movie anyone with a heart will love

Rating: 8/10 (31 May 2009)

25yr Male from Detroit, MI Up is a hugely entertaining, hilarious, and touching family movie that adults and kids can thoroughly enjoy. I was a big fan of the Toy Story movies growing up so was intrigued to see Pixar's first 3D outing. The movie far exceeded my expectations. Great animation, characters and story that almost reminded me of James and the Giant Peach in a way. I was a bit disappointed in the 3D effects, they certainly did not stretch the limits as far as things jumping out at you, etc. The movie was just kind of "in 3D". As far as the story, I am a big time dog lover so especially loved the canine aspect of the movie. Talking dogs were much more prominent in the storyline than I expected which was very entertaining to see. The "adult" themes some people are complaining about are incredibly subtle and bordering on non-existent. The whole theater was laughing and enjoying this movie from start to finish and it joins Night At The Museum 2 as two terrific family movies to check out right now.