<p>Watching these two movies more or less back to back has left me wondering what planet I’m living on… psychic disconnect! But both fantastic movies in their very different ways.</p>
<p>I found Up in The Air very depressing. Apparently not everyone shared my opinion. What did you think? I haven’t seen Precious.</p>
<p>I was pleased by Up in the Air. I was expecting pure fluff, and the ending made it a much more realistic and serious film. I thought the acting was very good all around.</p>
<p>Planned to see Up in the Air yesterday but got derailed. Saw Precious a few weeks ago and I have to say it was raw, explicit and a thought provoking film. I ran the range of emotions throughout that movie and was drained at the end. Mo’nique will definitely get the Oscar nomination for her portrayal of the abusive mother…</p>
<p>I really enjoyed Up in the Air. I didn’t know what to expect, but that wasn’t it. I thought the acting was good all the way around. It wasn’t depressing to me, though it was a downer. But again, I liked that there wasn’t some Hollywood super-happy ending for everyone involved.</p>
<p>I agree, Youdon’tsay, about Up in the Air. I was so glad they didn’t go for some pat smiley ending. But it still had that upward arc for the George Clooney character. I mean, it’s clear he learned something about attachment and committment, the lesson of the film, even if the plot points didn’t converge to some glossy happily-ever-after ending.</p>
<p>And, yes, yes, yes on Monique getting some big-time validation for her role in Precious! Amazing performance. That was a another troubling (very troubling!) story with a positive note at the end without reducing it to a simple resolution.</p>
<p>I liked Up in the Air and thought it had a strong pro-family, pro-committment message. Not depressing for me personally, as I have a strong partnership in my own life- but if I didn’t, it might have affected me differently. Saw the film with my son, and I’m glad he got the message. Loved the “co-pilot” analogy.</p>