I realized as I watched the (awful) previews before 'Up' that we live in a dark age. The kid-film industry churns out film after film, each as dry and unoriginal as thelast. While there are some worth mentioning, these are few and far between.
And then something made me feel incredibly comfortable. It was that familiar lamp, which hopped across the screen and squashed the 'i' in Pixar. When I saw that, I knew I was in good hands.
Pixar's 'Up' is one, if not the, best animated film in recent past. It tells the story of Carl Fredrickson, who, as a young boy, dreamed of adventure, inspired by his idol Charles Muntz. When he meets a girl who shares his affinity for adventure, they become friends.
'Up' wastes no time in pulling the audience into the film on an emotional level. A wordless yet brilliant montage near the beginning of the film tells the story of the two "adventurers" from childhood to adulthood and beyond. By the time these masterful five minutes are over, we all feel a connection with Carl on a very deep level.
The writing is excellent, with very smart comedy throughout. the characters are lovable and the animation is, as always, superb.
So, in this day and age of throwing ten bucks at some guys who don't care about the quality of movie you and your kids are watching, 'Up' is a funny, fresh, and wonderful reprieve. A small taste, perhaps, of what a perfect childrens movie would be.
Five well earned stars.Get more detail about Up (4 Disc Combo Pack with Digital Copy and DVD) [Blu-ray].
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