I don’t know that I have anything specific to say about Monday’s comic except that there is a genuine level of excitement for Pixar releases that is mutual between Cami and I in our household. We look forward to them every year – both in the theaters and on DVD. We were fortunate enough to get an extra helping of Pixar a couple of weeks ago when Toy Story was back in theaters. It was kind of like Christmas in July at our house.
Up comes out on DVD and Blu-ray tomorrow and I’m excited to talk about it. I have to hold back, however, because I’m reviewing a copy sent to me last week that will be posted to the site on Tuesday.
Without getting too specific, the Blu-ray looks phenomenal and the bonus material is very insightful. I always felt like co-writers/directors Pete Docter and Bob Peterson had built layers into Up – some that were obvious and some that were not. So it’s very interesting to watch the behind-the-scenes documentaries and the character development that occurred.
There is an excellent alternate scene/animatic called “Married Life” that plays out in great conceptual detail an altogether different montage events in the marriage between Carl Fredricksen and his beloved wife Ellie. That montage delivers an emotional sucker punch in the finished movie and I am pleased to report that even the alternate montage still packs a wallop.
I think it’s a testament to the storytelling going on her that allows you to become so invested in these characters early on, without a word of dialogue spoken. Even when the details are changed, it’s still fantastic.
We might talk a little bit about Up on tonight’s The Triple Feature – I don’t know.
I know Joe saw both A Christmas Carol and The Box, so hopefully he has some insights on those two movies that he’d like to share. Otherwise, it’s a bit of a crapshoot!
I hope you’ll join us as we record the show live, tonight at 9:00 PM over at Talkshoe. Fell free to submit any questions or suggestions for topics of discussion to group@thetriplefeature.com. You can also communicate with us through our Facebook page.
See you later!
First, when Pixar released Up in theaters.
Second, when Pixar releases Up on DVD.
Interesting.
You mean to tell me you're more excited to celebrate the release of a movie on DVD than... I don't know... my birthday or our anniversary?
When I saw that this movie came out on DVD I completely forgot it existed… I’ve never seen it so that might be a reason, but possibly some poor advertising…
i absolutely love the balloons in this comic. well done balloons usually don’t come off well when drawn
Is your “Joe” link pointed at the right place? Any word on why the site hasn’t been updated in donk’s?
Joe’s link is pointed to the right place, although I think I added an extra “w” in the “www” part of the address.
I don’t know why the site hasn’t been updated in a while. I know Joe has been working on Another Video Game Comic recently, but he doesn’t write it. Maybe he’s just burned out on movies at the moment?
Love the comments about the montages’ lack of dialogue still packing a punch. Did they actually finish the alternate montage for the DVD, or is it mostly sketches?
Pixar has gotten more of silence than Charlie Chaplin. The opening stretch of Wall-E, Remy’s inital exploration of Paris, Ego’s flashback during his review of Gusteau’s – all of these done with little to no dialogue, and yet they’re some of the most impactful parts of the movie. Even some of the characters with limited or nonsensical dialogue (Boo from Monsters, Inc. or Luigi from Cars) are a key part as well.
I’m not sure if that’s testament more to Pixar’s grasp of powerful soundtrack or their remarkable ability to tell stories without words. Whatever it may be, it’s definitely what won me over.
I will be renting it tomorrow. If it’s that good then on to my Christmas list. Look, 25% towards the book. Lets go people!
Hahahahaha the last panel is perfect!