"Up" the latest joint offering from Disney and Pixar definitely has that effect on your emotions. From the beautifully drawn posters to the triumphant end, this film's a winner.
Carl Fredricksen (v. by Ed Asner) admired explorers even from boyhood. His particular favorite hero was Charles Muntz (v. by Christopher Plummer) who traveled to Paradise Falls in South America and discovered a new species of bird. Unfortunately, all he was able to recover was a skeleton. Scientists examined the skeletal remains and stated the bird was a fake. So, Muntz returned to Paradise Falls in ignominy vowing to find the bird and reclaim his honor.
Young Carl was a true believer in Muntz's dream. So, it turned out was Ellie. The two adventurers made an instant team and built their dreams together into a marriage. They always planned to go to Paradise Falls, but life intervened.
Then, Ellie died leaving Carl alone in their big house. We see him embittered and embattled struggling against the encroachment of a new development right next door.
An unfortunate accident has Carl declared a menace to society and sent to a retirement home. But, Carl has other ideas. He's taking his house with all the treasure of a lifetime and he's using helium balloons tied up in the fireplace and getting out of there...
What Carl doesn't know is that he's got a stowaway on the front porch. Young Russel (v. by Jordan Nagai) is trying to win his Wilderness Scouts badge for assisting the elderly when he gets snared in Carl's scheme.
The adventure's begun. Yes, the two do get to Paradise Falls. They even find Muntz and some adventure....
"Up" is a multi-generational film that will lift spirits of both young and old. I'd strongly recommend grandparents taking their kids to see this film. One thing--while the story looks like it's good for even the very young, the children below 7 in the audience didn't quite understand all the facets in this story. Using Nickelodeon's ratings, I'd call this a Y7--recommended for kids over 7 years of age.
Rebecca Kyle, June 2009Get more detail about Up (4 Disc Combo Pack with Digital Copy and DVD) [Blu-ray].
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