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May 15, 2024, 10:00:54 PM  | Up in the Air (2009/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia
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Stars:
George Clooney as Ryan Bingham
Vera Farmiga as Alex Goran
Anna Kendrick as Natalie Keener
Jason Bateman as Craig Gregory
Amy Morton as Kara Bingham
Plot:
Ryan Bingham (Academy Award® winner* George Clooney) is truly living the high life. Flying all over the world on business, he never stops moving ... until he meets Alex, a fellow passenger, and learns that life isn't about the journey, but the connections we make along the way. Acclaimed by critics and audiences everywhere, "Up In The Air is light and dark, hilarious and tragic, bouncy and brainy, romantic and real". – Owen Gleiberman, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
*Winner: Actor in a Supporting Role, Syriana, 2005.
Awards:
Won:
| American Film Institute Awards (2009) | Movies of the Year | |
| BAFTA (2009) | Adapted Screenplay (Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner) | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2010) | Best Screenplay, Adapted (Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner) | |
| Golden Globe (2009) | Screenplay - Motion Picture (Jason Reitman) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2010) | Best Breakout Star (Anna Kendrick) | |
| National Board of Review Awards, USA (2009) | Best Actor (George Clooney) | |
| National Board of Review Awards, USA (2009) | Best Film | |
| National Board of Review Awards, USA (2009) | Best Screenplay – Adapted (Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner) | |
| National Board of Review Awards, USA (2009) | Best Supporting Actress (Anna Kendrick) |
| Academy Award (2009) | Best Actor (George Clooney) | |
| Academy Award (2009) | Best Director (Jason Reitman) | |
| Academy Award (2009) | Best Supporting Actress (Anna Kendrick) | |
| Academy Award (2009) | Best Supporting Actress (Vera Farmiga) | |
| Academy Award (2009) | Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner) | |
| BAFTA (2009) | Best Film | |
| BAFTA (2009) | Editing (Dana E. Glauberman) | |
| BAFTA (2009) | Leading Actor (George Clooney) | |
| BAFTA (2009) | Supporting Actress (Anna Kendrick) | |
| BAFTA (2009) | Supporting Actress (Vera Farmiga) | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2010) | Best Acting Ensemble | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2010) | Best Actor (George Clooney) | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2010) | Best Director (Jason Reitman) | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2010) | Best Editing (Dana E. Glauberman) | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2010) | Best Picture | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2010) | Best Supporting Actress (Anna Kendrick) | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2010) | Best Supporting Actress (Vera Farmiga) | |
| Golden Globe (2009) | Actor in a Leading Role - Drama (George Clooney) | |
| Golden Globe (2009) | Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture (Anna Kendrick) | |
| Golden Globe (2009) | Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture (Vera Farmiga) | |
| Golden Globe (2009) | Director - Motion Picture (Jason Reitman) | |
| Golden Globe (2009) | Picture - Drama | |
| Robert (2011) | Årets amerikanske film (Jason Reitman) |
Extras:
- Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Music Videos
- Scene Access
- Storyboard Comparisons
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
I first saw this movie shortly after a lot of my colleagues have been let go. In a way it hit close to home. But surprisingly I still enjoyed this movie a great deal. Also this time around I enjoyed watching it. Rating:
(From Tom's Random Reviews on June 3rd, 2011)
Member's Reviews
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, a review by samuelrichardscott
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) R2 United Kingdom
Overview:
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is a tale of adventure on the open road. When Dante and Randal (of Clerks fame) get a restraining order to keep the punchy Jay and his hetero life-mate, Silent Bob, from selling drugs in front of the Quick Stop convenience store, their lives are suddenly empty. They find new purpose when their friend, Brodie, informs them a movie is being made featuring two infamous characters based on their likenesses. After visiting one of the creators of the Bluntman and Chronic, Holden McNeil, they set out to get what fat movie cash they deserve and hopefully put an end to people slandering them on the Internet. Along the way, they learn the rules of the road from a hitchhiking George Carlin, ride with a group of gorgeous jewel thieves, and incur the wrath of a hapless wildlife marshal for liberating an orangutan named Suzanne. The quest takes them from New Jersey to Hollywood where a showdown involving the police, the jewel thieves, and the Bluntman and Chronic filmmakers will decide the fate of Suzanne, Jay, Silent Bob, and their good names.
My Thoughts:
Before I start I suppose that first I should admit I am a Kevin Smith fanboy and don't even think Jersey Girl was that bad. Jay and Silent Bob, as any Smith fan will know, are two of the most popular characters in Smith's movies although they had previously always been on the sidelines. Finally, in 2001, they got their own movie which follows all of Smith's traits from his skill at writing hilarious dialogue right through to his self-confessed technical inabilities. He also manages to get some great cameos in this including Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Shannon Elizabeth, Jason Biggs and many more and we also get to see some familiar faces. The only thing that spoils this movie slightly for me is the poor casting of Will Ferrell but apart from that, if you enjoyed any of Smith's other movies, then chances are you'll like this. Clerks is still his best though. 4/5
(From Never Ending Movie Marathon (short reviews) on May 30th, 2010)
Member's TV Reviews
Firefly Marathon, a review by Tom
09. Ariel
Writer: Jose Molina (Writer)
Director: Allan Kroeker
Cast: Nathan Fillion (Mal), Gina Torres (Zoe), Alan Tudyk (Wash), Morena Baccarin (Inara), Adam Baldwin (Jayne), Jewel Staite (Kaylee), Sean Maher (Simon), Summer Glau (River), Ron Glass (Shepherd Book), Blake Robbins (Agent McGinnis), Jeff Ricketts (Blue Glove Man #1), Dennis Cockrum (Blue Glove Man #2), Tom Virtue (Pompous Doctor), Roma Chugani (Receiving Doctor), Ira Steck (Young Intern), Michael Nagy (Particularly Dressed Man), Alex Connie (Patient), Cate Cohen (Crash Team Nurse)
The episode is okay. What I really like is the end where Mal has to deal with
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Rating:
(From Firefly Marathon on February 28th, 2010)