I'm gonna make this a quick post. I just got back from a conference, and I'm beat. I haven't been around A-Z much the last five days, but now that I'm back, I'll start working on getting myself caught up.
Back in January of 2011, I did a post on my top ten movies of the first decade of the new century. If you get a chance, check it out, let me know what you think.
The best movies give you something to talk about, and I have had so many great conversations about Up with the girls. One day Scout asked me why Mr. Fredrickson used a walker in the beginning of the movie. This led to a discussion about symbolism. I didn't have to tell the girls why he used that walker. I asked a few questions and they were able to figure out that the walker was a symbol for giving up, and that by the end of the movie, Mr. Fredrickson didn't need that walker because he had decided to enjoy his life again.
Not bad for a cartoon.
What's your favorite animated movie?
Okay, I've watched that movie a ton of times but I never thought about the walker as a symbol. You are right though. Thanks for teaching me something I didn't notice about one of my favorite movies :)
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought about it until my kids asked. That's one of the great things about Up, it can get kids thinking critically while they're having fun.
DeleteI've still never seen Up but keep meaning to watch it. Hope you had a good time at the conference. :)
ReplyDeleteI know people always say, "You have to watch this movie." But seriously, you have to watch this movie.
DeleteOooh you'd think that you and I were doing the A to Z challenge or something and were on the same wavelength :))
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike?
DeleteUp was a great movie. GOod point about the walker as a symbol. That movie did quite a few little things like that.
ReplyDeleteKevin was my kiddo's favourite part. :)
You're right, so many little things. Put them all together and you've got a classic.
DeleteI'm convinced I need to see this movie. Have no idea why I haven't seen it yet. Everyone says how great it is.
ReplyDeleteUh oh, you and Julie have work to do.
DeleteI think the best animated film that I have ever seen was Persepolis which is about a young girl growing up in Iran during the 1970s and 1980s during the political strife of that period. It as often heartbreaking but very moving.
ReplyDeleteI remember reading about it when it came out, but I haven't seen it. It's going in the Netflix queue.
DeleteWhat cartoons can teach us. Amazing! Really, my introduction to classical music and opera was through cartoons--and I still love both. And cartoons, of course. ;)
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen UP. I started watching it on a plane and then fell asleep :( It seemed fun until I fell asleep :D I liked Happy Feet and Surfs Up. I guess I really like penguins!
ReplyDeleteFantastic movie! My kids loved it, too, and have watched the DVD so much we had to get a new one!
ReplyDeleteMy personal fav has always been Mulan.
Up works on every level.
ReplyDeleteLoved loved LOVED this film.
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