In Pixar Short Films Collection - Volume 1, John Lassetter said that he knew he'd got it when he was asked after the first showing of Luxo Jr at (I think it was) SIGGRAPH if the parent lamp was a mother or a father. People final saw past the pixels and saw the story and the characters instead.
Well if that is the gold standard, then Pixar has not only struck gold with Up but it has found diamonds on the side.
The story is a moving combination of humour and sadness, a tale of courage and dedication. Told with elegance and intelligence and filled with some hilarious story-lines and effects. The characterization is superb. Ed Asner captures the spirit of crotchety and lovable Carl Fredricksen, while Jordan Nagai keeps pace and acts as a charming and determined Russell. I won't say too much more about the other characters but hats off to them too.
I was taken in in the first five minutes and amazed by Pete Docter and Bob Petersen's sensitive and smart story telling. Their ability is most telling in those scenes where there is no dialogue at all and they put their trust in the cinematography - and this faith is rewarded. I think these are some of the movie's best scenes.
Thanks Pixar for sharing! I laughed, I cried, I smiled, I laughed again and again, and I left the movie, well, UPlifted.
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