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Led by charismatic performances by its three leads, director Jason Reitman delivers a smart blend of humor and emotion with just enough edge for mainstream audiences. Read critic reviews
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Up in the Air videos
Up in the Air: Trailer 1
Up in the Air: Official Clip - You Are a Parenthesis
Up in the Air: Official Clip - A Cocoon of Self-Banishment
Up in the Air: Official Clip - Video Chat Firing
Up in the Air: Official Clip - What Is the Point?
Up in the Air: Official Clip - How Much Did They Pay You to Give Up on Your Dreams?
Up in the Air: Official Clip - Sell Me Marriage
Up in the Air: Official Clip - Cheap Is Our Starting Point
Up in the Air: Official Clip - The Miles Are the Goal
Up in the Air: Official Clip - People Do Crazy Sh** When They Get Fired
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Movie Info
An idea from a young, new co-worker (Anna Kendrick) would put an end to the constant travel of corporate downsizer Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), so he takes her on a tour to demonstrate the importance of face-to-face meetings with those they must fire. While mentoring his colleague, he arranges hookups with another frequent-flier (Vera Farmiga), and his developing feelings for the woman prompt him to see others in a new light.
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Rating: R (Some Sexual Content|Language)
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
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Original Language: English
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Director: Jason Reitman
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Producer: Daniel Dubiecki, Jeffrey Clifford, Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman
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Writer: Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner
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Release Date (Theaters): wide
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Box Office (Gross USA): $83.8M
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Runtime:
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Distributor: Paramount Pictures
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Production Co: Montecito Picture Company
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Critic Reviews for Up in the Air
Audience Reviews for Up in the Air
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This is a really great film. I'm not a fan of George Clooney, but he's pretty good here, as is Vera Farmiga. Anna Kendrick, unsurprisingly, steals the show, and is awesome.
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Intimate, heartfelt, and heartbreaking, Up in the Air is a worthwhile experience that features great performances from Clooney, Fermiga, and Kendrick and a timely message that resonates. It may not be the most engaging film, however it is enjoyable and well-crafted.
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Very good romantic dramedy, Up In The Air is a well acted film that surprised me. I really didn't expect to enjoy it the way I did, but this film exceeded my expectations. George Clooney is terrific opposite Anna Kendrick, who is always charming in her roles. Jason Reitman directs the film, and like others such as Thank you for Smoking, he brings a unique touch to his films that makes this an engaging, and highly rich film going experience. At times the film did slow down, and it had a few imperfections here and there, but the cast and story keep you entertained. Reitman delivers a great film here that delivers a terrific storyline. Like I said, the film exceeded my expectations, and I didn't expect to enjoy it the way I did. Up In The Air is a well crafted film that mixes comedic elements with drama to make for a fun film to watch. If you enjoy the genre, then this is a must watch. Clooney delivers another great performance here, and other cast members are great as well. I found that every actor that played their part brought something to really elevate the film a lot more. The idea behind the film is simple, yet Reitman and company are able to pull off something truly special. The result is a film that is very well acted, one that boasts a great story, and a surprising performance by actor Danny McBride, who normally is in straight forward comedic roles. The role he's in really is a great departure from his usual output, and he proves that he's able to act in more dramatic roles. Up In The Air is among Jason Reitman's finest efforts.
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I'm definitely not a big fan of Jason Reitman's past films; Thank You for Smoking was mediocre, Juno felt overrated, and I just flat-out didn't like Young Adult. However, Up in the Air is different from those. It has some very funny moments, but it works just as well if not better in its serious ones. It defies predictability and formula, instead opting for a more original and honest story to tell. George Clooney and Anna Kendrick are both great, as is Vera Farmiga in a supporting role as Clooney's love interest. Something about Up in the Air is just much more mature than Reitman's other films. The characters are far more believable and fleshed out and the emotion seems more natural rather than forced. Jason Reitman is far better off without Diablo Cody writing for him, and the script is much less frustrating and pretentious than those of Young Adult and Juno. All in all, Up in the Air is a really great, enjoyable dramedy that stands out as Jason Reitman's best yet and, if you're like me and were turned off by his previous work, you should definitely give it a chance. You'll be surprised at just how good it is.
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