Did you notice the tape dispenser and scissors on the hospital nightstand as Ellie was dying? It looks like she added those "Stuff I'm Going to Do" pages while she was in the hospital. The final note she wrote also seems to be written by someone who knew she would soon die. I agree with @LooDoesStuff that the moment Carl finds those extra pages is the emotional climax of the movie and turning point in Carl's character. People always talk about the first 10 minutes being so sad, but for me it was just setup. No real character growth takes place in that time. It just establishes a context for the rest of the movie. Also the movie would not be what it is without the fantastic score my Michael Giacchino. His "Married Life" theme dominates those first 10 minutes and recurs at some points during the movie.
The whimsical unrealism is part of the point of the movie. It's a very over-the-top adventure story, like one you would read in a children's book, which accentuates and thematically relates to Carl learning to tap into his inner child and finally move on from his past with Ellie.
So many little details that I love in this movie. I love that Carl became the father figure that Russell didn’t have The moment where he finds out he was Ellie’s adventure always makes me cry
I CANNOT watch the opening sequence without crying. 😢 Dug is AWESOME! And the "SQUIRREL!!" joke and "The Cone Of Shame" have become part of my everyday vocabulary. 😉 I also think this movie appealed to me because I am older (probably about 20 years on you, I'd guess,) so it's bittersweet. It's about grief, and letting yourself be open to friendship and love again after a devastating loss. Not to mention, figuring out what is really important, and letting go of what isn't.
The first seven minutes of this movie is better than, almost, any other love story out there. It's amazing how much they pack into those scenes. Fun fact: The reason Doug was able to find the bird when none of the other dogs could, is because he is a Golden Retriever. They are hunting and tracking dogs, the rest of the dogs are guard dog breeds. And thats why the others, probably, make fun of him. He isn't as strong, fast, or vicious as them, so they think he is weak.
Oof thats brutal! And really? It's my favourite disney+ marvel property! I have the whole figure line too. If you haven't already, check out my reaction to the first season. I was on board for every episode. Great work!
Disney+ did a great little short series called "Dug Days" that chronicles what happened immediately after the movie, and I highly recommend it! The shorts themselves are about things happening to Dug as Carl's dog, so the following isn't really a spoiler if you don't want to watch the series: Carl sells the air ship and uses the money to buy a new house for himself and Dug. I assume he split the money with Russell, too, because he and his mom move in to the house right next door. 😊
l remember going to see this in theaters for my 9th bday with my mom, but gatdam those first 10 mins or so l loved watching this for my bday and happy to see you liked it too, have a great day fam
Ed Asner was the voice of Inspector Cosgrove on "Freakazoid" back in the 1990s. As great of a job as Asner did here, I kept half-expecting Carl to ask Freakazoid if he'd like to get a fat-free yogurt or encouraging the kids in the audience to chant "Hugbees!"
That up sequence in the always sunny episode where the gang are caught in a shop robbery will hot differently now lol. Cheers for doing these man. I haven't seen most of these films in years and you're reminding me how great they are. I'm glad they just killed muntz '1 dead fictional dog is a tragedy 1000 dead fictional people is a statistic '
being brazilian, when you put the bit about the velociraptor bird you guys have over there, it kinda got me confused hearing my birth language in one of your videos LOL
got dumped after 4 years together, half a bottle of whiskey deep, here we go haha Even at 23, just the first 20 minutes of this movie kills me, reminds me of how there isnt much in it for this life for it to all mean nothing, and then an eternity to wait for it to become worthwhile
Oh god! Do you want some Baileys? But seriously, sorry to hear that. My Adam Sandler 100% Fresh reaction is underrated and you can join me in weeping over Farley too if you like. I recommend it if you need a pick me up
I can't believe how many reviewers question the fact that the dogs can not only fly planes but use them to attack. Has no one ever heard of areal dog fights? (it's literally a thing of the past given the technologies of today, but from WW1 through the Vietnam war it was a very real thing.. :) )
Lol cheers Jim, yes I know a dog fight is an aerial duel between 2 planes, i just wasnt expecting a pun to manifest into an army of impossible technology mid climax lol
You don't watch Disney and Pixar for REALITY. It would be idiotic to think that a company that specializes in fairytales and swashbuckling adventures would be steeped in such nonsense as reality. American Cinema is built on the American tradition of heroic characters meeting success through adversity.
I understand what you mean, but other Disney and Pixar movies have managed to tell fantastic tales and not take huge leaps of faith like Up did. Randomly landing in viewing distance of the destination. The old man never eating. The sheer impossible nature (both in story and in science) of the reveal of the balloons... I just think they've done a better job in other movies :)
@@AdamfromFWCI I understand what you mean, but if the movie were really concerned about being grounded in realisms, there would be no reason to make it animated. They had a beautiful (if impossible) imagery of a house floating with balloons, and if it were a live action movie nobody would be able to suspend their disbelief. The medium itself is what allows this to work as much as it does. As for things like traveling distances or eating, it's just boring to have in your movie. They need to keep their film within the hour and a half run time and keep the pacing snappy and engaging for the audience. (i'm an animation student, i'm learning to make movies like this)
@Panthere Noire7 I think the details im talking about are pretty easily included in the story though. We could have seen the old man enjoying a specific Berry or something that reminds him of his wife and won't share it with the kid, then when they land its in abundance and he sees how much the kid enjoys them too. You could set the destination near massive landmark like a mountain they can see the apex of above the clouds and make THAT the destination they're looking to find since it'll lead them to the cliffs they end up at. The balloons....? I dunno show him glance at a giant helium supply on the building site, then glance at big industrial pipe connected and laying near his fence or something. They wouldn't have to be major plot points, but this movie did seem just completely ignore those details. Still a fun movie, but that was my main observation. I appreciate your expert opinion and im curious if my suggestions hold any weight with a professional
@@AdamfromFWCI There are a few things established early in the movie like that. For example, Ellie ends up working at a zoo caring for tropicals birds (there's also a lot of bird imagery surrounding Elie), so Carl telling Russel to find the Snipe sorta connects them through Elie's interests. Carl in that same montage works at a balloon cart, and we see the balloons make his cart float. I do get the house landing at the exact right spot pretty convenient, but i'm willing to overlook it for the poetic imagery. Also i really enjoy your reactions. I leave them one while i'm working, it's always nice to have different people's opinions on films.
The implication is that Russell is in foster care. His father is not around enough to teach him anything and he calls his main guardian by her first name.
I saw a theory explaining how this entire film is the fantasy of a miserable, dementia riddled Carl living in the nursing home. Gotta say, it makes more sense that way, plus adds another sad factor.
