Up (2009)

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Daughters of the Dust

Film.com's FREE movie of the week is "Daughters of the Dust." A film that portrays the unique culture of the Gullah people by focusing on the extended Peazant family as its members struggle with the decision to leave their island and move north. On the eve of their departure, memories of their Gullah history and its African roots come rising to the surface. Winner of Cinematography at the 1991 Sundance Film Festival.

Rolling Stone

Studio: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Rating: PG

Release Date: May 29, 2009

Running Time: 89 mins.

Country Of Origin: United States

starring: Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger, Jordan Nagai, Delroy Lindo, Bob Peterson, Jerome Ranft, David Kaye, Elie Docter

director: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson

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Russell (voiced by Jordan Nagai) and Carl (voiced by Ed Asner) in 'Up'

Russell (voiced by Jordan Nagai) in 'Up'

Ed Asner is the voice of Carl in Pixar Animation Studios' 'Up'

Carl Fredricksen is a 78 year old balloon salesman who finally fulfills his lifelong dream of a great adventure when he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South America. But he discovers all too late that his biggest nightmare has stowed away on the trip—an overly optimistic 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell.

Eric D. Snider, May 29, 2009

Review: Up Puts Pixar on Top Once Again

"Pixar has once again made a movie full of vivid imagination and whimsy, a genuine treat for kids and grownups alike."

Here it is, the 10th feature film from Pixar Animation Studios, and the 10th one to redefine the rules of animated moviemaking, even compared to previous Pixar films. The studio's last…