Lifted
Failure is an option.
Overview
When an overconfident teen alien gets behind the controls of a spaceship, he must attempt to abduct a slumbering farmer under the watchful eye of a critical instructor. But abducting humans requires precision and a gentle touch, and within a few missteps it's painfully clear why more humans don't go missing every year.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Released during the golden age of Pixar, 'Lifted' is often overlooked due to its lesser marketing compared to other Pixar films. However, it shares the same high-quality production values and emotional depth characteristic of Pixar productions.
- The unique blend of humor and heartwarming storyline makes 'Lifted' an enjoyable watch.
- The innovative animation style adds a fresh perspective to the science fiction genre.
- The movie explores themes of friendship, teamwork, and personal growth in a fun and engaging way.
- The cleverly written script is filled with witty dialogues that will keep viewers entertained.
Fun Facts
- The lead character, Kevin, is voiced by Pixar co-founder, Ed Catmull. This is one of only a few times he has ever voiced a character in a Pixar film.
- The movie's title 'Lifted' is a play on words, referring both to the UFO's ability to fly and the act of stealing crops from farmers.
- In the scene where the UFOs are practicing their 'lifting', they are actually doing a dance choreographed by Gabriel Woolfe.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Failure is an option."
Français
FR
Title: Extra-Terrien
"L'échec est une option."
Pусский
RU
Title: Похищение
""
Português
PT
Title: Quase Abduzido
"O fracasso é uma opção."
Deutsch
DE
Title:
"Scheitern ist eine Option."
Italiano
IT
Title: Stu - Anche un alieno può sbagliare
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Cast
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Reviews
Faced with a vast array of knobs and faders, it falls to the apprentice alien to try and remove the human from his bed, and tractor beam him through the window of his home so they can experiment on him as he sleeps - before returning him safely. Under the supervision of his elderly and rather unhelpful pal, he makes quite a hash of this process and it looks like he has little chance of succeeding and thereby passing the test... It's quite entertaining this - like a game of Tetris only without you having the wherewithal to ever get the squares to align. You can't help but feel for the youngster - and for the human who manages to remain asleep despite being tossed and bounced all around his house! It's a simple animation with quite a jaunty score and I quite enjoyed it. We all had to learn sometime!
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
SHORT FILM (Animated) - 2006
Gary Rydstrom