Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Movie Review: "UP"

Up is the latest animated 3D offering by Pixar. Ed Asner is the voice for the central character Carl Frederickson. His early life and middle life are quickly montaged during the first five minutes of the movie. As an elderly recently widowed man alone in a changing city, he pursues his life long dream of traveling to Paradise Falls in South America by attaching balloons to his house. He is unexpectedly accompanied by a neglected young scout named Russell. During their journey, Carl ultimately discovers his greatest joy helping others fulfill their needs and dreams.

The animation is superb. The story line, character development and comedy are fairly sophisticated. This is a movie that could be enjoyed on multiple levels. Best animated film since Toy Story.

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