Pushing Up
Pushing Up

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Pushing Up

Movie
16 min
English

Follow the journey of a man trying to overcome his one weakness.

Insights

IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic84/100
Google Users88%
Director: Bryan FullerGenres: Fantasy, Comedy-drama, Crime

Plot Summary

Ned, a humble pie maker, discovers he has the ability to bring the dead back to life with a single touch. However, there's a catch: if he touches them a second time, they die permanently. He uses his gift to solve murders by bringing victims back to life to identify their killers, but his abilities complicate his own romantic life.

Critical Reception

Pushing Daisies was widely acclaimed by critics for its unique visual style, whimsical storytelling, and charming performances. It garnered a passionate but smaller audience, leading to its cancellation after two seasons despite critical adoration.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and visually stunning aesthetic.

  • Lauded for its quirky humor and heartfelt performances.

  • Many critics lamented its short run due to its originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the show's charming fairy-tale quality, imaginative plots, and the delightful chemistry between the main characters. Many viewers expressed sadness at its cancellation and wished for more episodes.

Awards & Accolades

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Production Design for a Single-Camera Series, Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.

Fun Fact

The distinctive visual style of the show, particularly its vibrant colors and stylized sets, was heavily influenced by the works of director Terry Gilliam and author Dr. Seuss.

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