Disney/Pixar is on a roll. After delivering last summer's endearing "Wall-e", they've again upped (no pun intended) the ante and created another animated masterpiece that will appeal to children and adults alike.
The story follows Carl, who as a young man, dreamt of great adventure. This love led him to his wife, Ellie, who like Carl, fantasized about a faraway place in South America. As on old man and now without his beloved wife, Carl faces the loss of his home, the one connection to his wife, and being forced into a retirement community. When Carl is finally pushed to the brink and makes a bad decision, the courts decide its time for him to be placed in a nursing home. Carl, however, has other plans and, unknowingly with a persistent boy named Russell in tow, floats away toward the site that his childhood hero visited in his great exploits. Once there, Carl quickly finds out that his hero is not all he was cracked up to be and must find a way to safely return Russell and himself home.
This little film, like "Wall-e", is one of the most charming and touching in the Disney/Pixar pantheon. Comparable to "Wall-e" with its environmental message, this movie also delivers an important commentary about friendship and the importance of living life to its fullest. There are several scenes that are sure to tug at your heart strings but also enough laughs and action to keep the little ones happy. The characters are rich and well developed---Carl, a loveable old curmudgeon (voiced by Ed Asner) and Russell, a sweet kid who needs a paternal influence in his life. My favorite character is Doug, a "talking" dog, who's dialogue is exactly what you would picture a dog saying if they could really speak. I think he will be the Dory or Jack-Jack of this film, well loved and received by young and old.
As usual, Pixar's animation is a feast for the eyes, full of beautiful, bold colors and crisp imagery that compliments the various locales that the adventuresome duo visit. I think it will do well during the summer movie season and would be seriously surprised if it wasn't awarded a certain golden statue next year for best animated feature film. A must see movie for the entire family!!Get more detail about Up (4 Disc Combo Pack with Digital Copy and DVD) [Blu-ray].
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