Up

2009


Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson, John Ratzenberger

Carl Fredricksen (Asner) is a geeky awkward kid who dreams of being an adventurer like his hero Charles Muntz (Plummer). When he meets the enigmatic Ellie in an abandoned house, he never dreams that he would find the girl of his dreams. They make plans to have an adventure to Paradise Falls in South America. However, life, gets in the way.

Up has the ability to make me laugh and cry in the space of two seconds. The short montage of Ellie and Carl's life at the beginning of the film is guaranteed to have me blubbering every time.

Up is a very adult Pixar movie. There are a lot of themes and tender moments that kids just won't get, but will tug on the heart strings of adults who have experienced the same in their own lives.

Visually, Up is spectacular. The colours are just amazing and have the ability to transport you right into the rainforest they are walking through.

Visually stunning and so emotionally engaging.

10/10