"Up" by Pixar continues the amazing run of animated movies this studio has put out. Just when you think it will be impossible for Pixar to top themselves, they amaze you by surpassing their already lofty standards. I thought the only slight stumble from Pixar was "Ratatouille", but then they release "Wall*E" and "Up". "Up" may be the best animated film I've ever seen and is about as perfect an animated film as can be made. Every aspect of "Up" is first-rate -- a wonderful story, incredible animation, great casting (yes, voice casting is critical and Ed Asner is wonderful) and a movie that delivers across a range of emotions that connect with adults and children. I won't bother recapping the plot, plenty other have done that.
We have 3 children (5,7 & 10) and they all are equally mesmerized and entertained by this movie. We all loved the movie when we saw it in the theaters and the Blu-ray version of "Up" does complete justice to the picture. Watching this movie on a 52" HDTV at home, while not up to theater standards, certainly is about as close to being in the theater as you can get.
Storytelling is an art form and we often take for granted how hard it is to create truly wonderful stories. The folks at Pixar have spoiled us by making it appear too easy, constantly churning out movies that will be classics for generations, just like the old Disney animated movies. If you have not seen "Up", do yourself a favor and buy a blu-ray player, or if you have one, then buy the blu-ray version of "Up" and treat yourself to a wonderful, hynotic and mesmerizing bit of storytelling. It just doesn't get any better than this.Get more detail about Up (4 Disc Combo Pack with Digital Copy and DVD) [Blu-ray].
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