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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Toy Story double feature coming/A new look at ‘Up’
Disney/Pixar had already announced that Toy Story and Toy Story 2 would be reissued to theaters in 3D, as a prelude to 2010’s Toy Story 3, which will also be in 3D.
Today the news is that Disney has turned this into a package deal. On October 2 of this year, Disney will reissue both movies in 3D as a double feature, and the trailer for Toy Story 3 will make its debut then as well.
It goes without saying I’m in. I’ve made my love of Pixar’s movies clear multiple times on this blog, and I’ve also voiced my support of 3D as well. Sometimes 3D renderings of older movies don’t always work well (witness the relatively plain presentation of A Nightmare before Christmas), but I trust Pixar to do it right.
The only thing that concerns me is the wording in the announcement that this is a “limited engagement.” I hope that means limited time as opposed to limited cities, because Dayton doesn’t always make the latter cut.
Also on Disney’s slate is a 3D reissue of Beauty and the Beast, although I’m a little wary of that. It’s my favorite film of the Disney renaissance, but I find that hand-drawn animation doesn’t render well in 3D. I guess we’ll find out on Feb. 12, 2010.
And in other Pixar news, the studio is playing it very smart regarding its next movie Up, out May 29. The previews so far have focused mainly on Carl Fredricksen and his flying house. A new clip on Yahoo gradually reveals the other part of the movie: what happens once Carl and his explorer buddy land.
As was the case with WALL-E, the gradual reveal of Up makes it look more enticing. I gotta say, that clip alone is much more entertaining than the entirety of Monsters vs. Aliens. Can’t. Wait.
Are you in for a Toy Story 3D double feature? What do you think of the new Up footage?
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DVD’s - Slumdog and real dogs
Today’s DVDs bring us several kinds of dogs, as you will see by this list.
Marley and Me: There have been many “a boy and his dog” stories, this is, more than anything else, a “man and his dog” story, and a very affecting one to boot. The movie gets a little too hung up on the angst of its lead character, played by Owen Wilson; it works best when it’s about the his family and their rambunctious dog that chews through things like the Tasmanian Devil. Anyone who has ever had a pet is bound to tear up at least a little. GRADE: B+
Seven Pounds: Will Smith and his Pursuit of Happyness director reunite for another tearjerker, but this time out their effort goes badly awry with a story that’s so bizarre and impenetrable, it doesn’t foster much sympathy. One thing’s for sure - you’ll never look at jellyfish the same way again. Full review: GRADE: C
Slumdog Millionaire: Let’s see. It deservedly won the Best Picture Oscar and was my favorite live-action film of last year. Nah, no reason to buy this one. (End sarcasm). Actually, there IS reason to buy it. As I mentioned in this post, the extras will not be available on rental copies, so buy it if you want to know more than just the movie. Full review: GRADE: A+
Tell No One: Regular reader Kim S. reminded me that this French thriller comes out today also, and I was remiss in overlooking it. It’s a gripping film about a man falsely accused of murdering his wife. It has a few dry patches, but when it works it works very well, thanks in no small part o a solid turn by the underappreciated Kristin Scott-Thomas, who excelled in another French film, I Loved You So Long, also available on DVD. GRADE: A-
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