Up is a triumph. It is, in the purest sense, a children's movie -- but not just for the young and young-at-heart, but also for the child that is buried deeply away in each and every one of us. Unlike so many other kids' movies today which aim for the lowest common denominator, go for the cheap laughs (mainly), and mistake bodily functions for humor, Up transcends its genre. Indeed, Up is not only far funnier than the competition, it actually goes for the heart in a way that is completely genuine and heartfelt, and neither cloying, simplistic, nor manipulative. This isn't a Dreamworks money-grab, and thank goodness for that. It aspires to something far greater, and it achieves it.
I could go into the details, but this is movie that I think needs to be discovered afresh by each viewer. That isn't to say that it won't bear repeated viewings; indeed, I'm ready to see it again a day later. Rather, I think it is such a complete, well-crafted, and timeless tale that the extra bit of sweetness for me was having very little idea about what was about to unfold on the screen.
I'd recommend avoiding the 3-D version. It was distracting and unnecessary, though hardly gimmicky. I think it takes away from the visual experience of the film, which has a palette of warm, spectacular colors that transport you to that sunlit place of your first kiss, your first adventure, and your first experience of life's fragility and tragic beauty. As I watched the film unfold, I thought of my true love who wasn't there beside me and wept tears of gratitude for having loved and been loved, and tears of sadness in knowing that everything is passing. Up eloquently reminded me of the great, small, painful, wondrous, confusing, passionate, and ultimately meaningful mysteries of life.Get more detail about Up (4 Disc Combo Pack with Digital Copy and DVD) [Blu-ray].
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