Most critics seemed to like Pixar's Up, although a number had significant reservations. The opening scenes seem to win almost universal praise for being sensitive, artistic and cinematic. On the other hand, it was also criticised for banality, particularly of plot choices, and sentimentality. One reviewer even thought it bleak and depressing, as well as boring.
It clearly copies a number of great films, a technique to add imaginary richness. The voice-overs received praise. The animation techniques were extolled at great length, but ultimately critics found the film pleaurable, but wanting. Pixar's earlier works had raised expectations to a higher level than they cared to satisfy. The consensus was that it was a good film, but flawed, and unlike;ly to be accepted as a great film .
Three sample reviews:
http://hbaum.blogspot.com/2009/06/up-review.html
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film-reviews/film-review-up-1003972156.story
http://movies.nytimes.com/2009/05/29/movies/29up.html
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