What: Up (2009), now available on DVD
Rating: 7
Non-Quantifiable Rating: The entire Viking offense probably needs to see this movie today.
Sigh. I considered posting scathing diatribes on third down interceptions, ridiculous fumbles, and questionable pass interference calls. Heck, I even drafted an entire post snarking on Drew Brees' hair (taking the high road, naturally).
Instead, I decided to review a movie that is sure to force a little cheer into the heart of even the Grinchiest Vikings fan.
Up is from the Disney/Pixar powerhouse. These folks know their stuff, and they rarely disappoint. Up tells the story of a man chasing his dreams during the twilight of his life. It's exciting, extremely well produced, and the graphics are impressive. It's also very funny and surprisingly moving. The last time a Disney film stuck with me this long after the credits rolled, it was 1989 and it was because I couldn't get the song "Under the Sea" out of my head.
The pacing is a little uneven, and the film has more scary/traumatic elements than I would think appropriate for a kids' movie (then again, it's PG - as was Home Alone, and we all know the shenanigans involved in that one). Of course, it's nowhere near as traumatic as throwing a third down interception - so it's bound to lighten spirits in Minnesota. It's also engrossing enough that it may offer you (and your partner) 90 minutes free from armchair quarterbacking. Enjoy!
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