tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post3821396874357356305..comments2024-03-24T16:50:00.727-05:00Comments on Maria Zannini blogspot: UP Got Me DownUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-26794133254494195152010-10-07T20:18:23.408-05:002010-10-07T20:18:23.408-05:00Joanna: You might have to form a club. Evidently, ...Joanna: You might have to form a club. Evidently, you're not alone.<br /><br />It was okay, but some parts hit too close to home.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-12135661794525460152010-10-07T20:07:03.372-05:002010-10-07T20:07:03.372-05:00I have not seen UP, i am prolly the last one stand...I have not seen UP, i am prolly the last one standingJoanna St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180782095853911283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-24389480572207423812010-10-05T07:04:47.996-05:002010-10-05T07:04:47.996-05:00Barbara: It's definitely our age. We see life ...Barbara: It's definitely our age. We see life through a different prism.<br /><br />I wouldn't have felt this way 25 years ago.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-72431012177741770972010-10-03T20:43:51.928-05:002010-10-03T20:43:51.928-05:00I agree completely. I'm in the same situation ...I agree completely. I'm in the same situation as you (and the characters) and the beginning sort of spoiled the rest for me. Also, I cried like a baby.Barbara Ann Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751427987081847906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-46538914441034310052010-10-03T17:52:14.737-05:002010-10-03T17:52:14.737-05:00Hi Carole,
Ref: Let's face it, no one lives f...Hi Carole,<br /><br />Ref: Let's face it, no one lives forever, but in this movie the old man got to see his goal accomplished, ...<br /><br />Hmm...I disagree a bit. I don't think most people get that 'Disney' happy ending in real life. <br /><br />The elderly couples I know carry on bravely, take on new challenges, meet new people, but the lights in their souls are gone. I've seen it happen too many times which leads me to believe that Disney's happy ending is more fairy tale than fact.<br /><br />That's how life rolls.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-38746698650106104212010-10-03T14:58:28.560-05:002010-10-03T14:58:28.560-05:00I actually had a chance to see this again two days...I actually had a chance to see this again two days ago. I was giving pheresis at the Red Cross, where both arms are hooked up to machinery and they have you watch a movie. I rejected the awful movies they had to choose from, plus the sad movies, and headed toward the comedy section. I paused at "Up." Though it is a wonderful, wonderful movie, I knew I would cry at the beginning and end. When you're hooked up on both arms you can't reach for a Kleenex. And no, I don't see why it would necessarily be particularly depressing in perpetuity. Let's face it, no one lives forever, but in this movie the old man got to see his goal accomplished, knew that the spirit of his wife was with him, celebrating with him, and the old man got a wonderful new friend with whom to set new goals and find a different kind of happiness. This movie reminds us to treasure our loved ones during the time we have. (PS: My pheresis choice was "Tooth Fairy." It wasn't nearly as bad as I'd thought it was going to be, and it, like any good comedy, had a couple tearing-up places.)Carol A. Stricklandhttp://www.CarolAStrickland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-12494557973964623752010-10-03T01:42:02.287-05:002010-10-03T01:42:02.287-05:00Only recently have I seen this movie and for the s...Only recently have I seen this movie and for the same reason... everyone said to watch it. <br />My daughters and husband- along with the rest of my Ohana has seen it when it first came out. Me, I was reading.<br /><br />I agree though. It was very sad. I am not sure if my little ones understood the entire content but they did enjoy UP. In fact, it seems children movies are more profound then adult movies. I certainly cry more.<br /><br /><br />=)Well, at least you are not among the hold out any more and neither am I. Now I have to see a few other movies my hubby says is a MUST see but I much rather read a book.♫♥✿Chas @ LovLivLife Reviews✿♥♫https://www.blogger.com/profile/14305411158834256852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-5959975699551272872010-10-02T18:13:46.633-05:002010-10-02T18:13:46.633-05:00Stacy: Oh my gosh, I think you're on to someth...Stacy: Oh my gosh, I think you're on to something here.<br /><br />I didn't used to be so fussy about HEAs, but the older I get, the more I like to see them.<br /><br />That said, I like hero or heroine to work for their happy endings.<br /><br />I never thought about it until you mentioned it. An interesting aspect of getting older.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-79885357004534851472010-10-02T18:09:40.311-05:002010-10-02T18:09:40.311-05:00I'm sorry it brought you down. I am always so ...I'm sorry it brought you down. I am always so disappointed when we sit down to watch a movie and it's not at all what we were looking for. These days I remind myself a whole lot of my mother, who I used to make fun of, because she only wanted happy endings. Me too, now. I left while Tom and the kids finished "Up." I just couldn't get past that sad start and couldn't imagine any ending that would make me feel better about his life. I'm tellin' ya - Mary Poppins was the last good Disney movie!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03222879245097032274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-53168646271125752882010-10-02T17:25:51.884-05:002010-10-02T17:25:51.884-05:00Tia: I think I was more taken with the technical a...Tia: I think I was more taken with the technical aspect of the movie in general. But the scene with Carl and Ellie is the part that stung. Too close to real life.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-45887466682189046212010-10-02T11:27:36.857-05:002010-10-02T11:27:36.857-05:00I didn't cry until the very end, when the boy ...I didn't cry until the very end, when the boy got his badge. And then, when they were sitting on the curb together, I went totally over the edge. It hurt.<br /><br />But you know, the rest of the movie didn't wow me so much. A little TOO much over the top, if you know what I mean.Tia Nevitthttp://www.tianevitt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-22770400087148406212010-10-02T07:52:12.147-05:002010-10-02T07:52:12.147-05:00@Kay
@Ellie
Ref: losing spouses
You're refle...@Kay<br />@Ellie<br /><br />Ref: losing spouses<br /><br />You're reflecting my sentiments as well. A friend of mine once said when you get into your forties, buy yourself a nice black suit because soon you'll be burying some of your friends.<br /><br />Last year we buried him. He was only 52.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-36171729733581773702010-10-02T02:16:54.003-05:002010-10-02T02:16:54.003-05:00I haven't seen this movie and now I think I...I haven't seen this movie and now I think I'll avoid it. I too know so many people who have recently lost their spouses/partners and as you say, it's pretty close to home. <br /><br />I'm sure the movie itself is stunning and children will love it, but it's not for me.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-24748780973542343352010-10-01T20:53:13.012-05:002010-10-01T20:53:13.012-05:00Haven't seen "Up". The trailers jus...Haven't seen "Up". The trailers just didn't hook me.<br /><br />Now, I don't think I'd ever seek it out. Too many of my friends are losing spouses. [We're just at that "golden" age.]Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115085533635353291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-21663592538073521082010-10-01T20:03:38.107-05:002010-10-01T20:03:38.107-05:00Amanda: You mean I'm not the last person not t...Amanda: You mean I'm not the last person not to have seen this movie?<br /><br />Where this movie excels is in the subtle details. Very Disney right down to the smudged glue on the scrapbook.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-66842977750447024112010-10-01T17:35:21.707-05:002010-10-01T17:35:21.707-05:00I still haven't seen it myself but I'm sur...I still haven't seen it myself but I'm sure I'll get around to it eventually. What can I say, I'm a sucker for award-worthy movies. ;]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-61703014961589740562010-10-01T15:53:27.826-05:002010-10-01T15:53:27.826-05:00Meghan: It had a lot of meaning for us, but only b...Meghan: It had a lot of meaning for us, but only because we resembled that old couple so much. :)Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-83679666501500866012010-10-01T10:54:18.833-05:002010-10-01T10:54:18.833-05:00UP was great, really sweet movie.UP was great, really sweet movie.Meghan S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12447149254455271636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-45018255950510646602010-10-01T10:38:03.310-05:002010-10-01T10:38:03.310-05:00Linda: I'm glad you said that. When I saw the ...Linda: I'm glad you said that. When I saw the trailers the sound was off and the first thing I thought of was Spencer Tracy. I wonder if that was deliberate.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-16291157486085544862010-10-01T10:37:04.495-05:002010-10-01T10:37:04.495-05:00Kim: That is so cute that your 5 year old mimics t...Kim: That is so cute that your 5 year old mimics the old guy. It must have really made an impression.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-72670504816193834952010-10-01T10:29:11.551-05:002010-10-01T10:29:11.551-05:00Did Karl remind anyone else of Spencer Tracy in hi...Did Karl remind anyone else of Spencer Tracy in his later years? A tiny piece of my mind kept seeing Tracy in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.Linda Leszczukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15117080878321152684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-30083021271375236972010-10-01T10:23:59.226-05:002010-10-01T10:23:59.226-05:00I choke up over the beginning, but I love this mov...I choke up over the beginning, but I love this movie. It's one of my 5-year old son's favorites. Every time we watch it, he spends the next few days stumping around, using whatever he can find as a cane, telling us to call him "Mr. Frederickson." :DKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06481162819559141780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-32544229752285809892010-10-01T09:40:21.313-05:002010-10-01T09:40:21.313-05:00Mike:
Well, you're right on all counts, but ...Mike: <br /><br />Well, you're right on all counts, but I'd still argue with the chef. And if he knows what's good for him, he better not show me those teeth. :)Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-21065266929904499102010-10-01T09:31:16.875-05:002010-10-01T09:31:16.875-05:00(A dog that can cook! That's a dream come true...<i>(A dog that can cook! That's a dream come true for me.)</i> Yes, but have you tasted it? And do you know where their noses have been? And would you ever argue with the chef? You've opened up a 'can of dogs' here, MariaMike Keytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116528233058221536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-56781245203201564232010-10-01T08:54:39.680-05:002010-10-01T08:54:39.680-05:00Sarah:
Ref:...i was crying for karl
That's e...Sarah:<br /><br />Ref:...i was crying for karl<br /><br />That's exactly right. It's the one left behind who's hurting.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.com