Up

Well the good folks at Pixar have done it again. Up is Pixar's 10th movie and like each of the movies before it, it has heart, looks amazing, and contains an actual story that you really get into. Really how do they do it? I have yet to meet a Pixar movie that I didn't like and what is more amazing is the fact that each of their movies, Up included, is aimed at every age group. Just because it is a cartoon doesn't mean that adults won't like it and vice versa. In fact adults are more likely to enjoy Up then kids. Don't get me wrong kids will love it too but the story is really aimed at adults.

In the first 10 minutes of the movie we meet Carl and Ellie as kids and watch as they grow up, fall in love, and plan and adventure to South America. Sadly they never get to take this adventure as life flys by and before you know Carl and Ellie are in their older years and soon Ellie passes on. This leaves Carl feeling all alone in the world, a fact that is made even more real my the large development that is threatening to take over his and Ellie's home. Instead of watching this happen Carl ties thousands of balloons to his house and takes the adventure that he and Ellie were never able to. Along for the ride is Russell, a Wilderness Explorer, who only needs one more badge (assisting the elderly) to become a Senior Wilderness Explorer. While in the process of trying to earn this merit badge Russell becomes a stowaway on Carl's journey south.

Once in South America Carl and Russell are in for the journey of a lifetime. They meet many exotic and strange creatures and even an old heroes of Carl's and Ellie's. But the most important thing that Carl and Russell learn is that no matter how old or young you are, you are never alone and that adventure is out there.

This movie is full of heart and charm and really you would be hard pressed to find a better written movie this summer. You are so wrapped up in the story that you almost don't notice the amazing backgrounds the animators have placed right in front of your eyes. I say almost because really the location of the movie plays a big part in the story. The story may be harder for some younger kids to understand up there is enough humor and side characters to keep the over 3 crowd entertained for the entire movie. Like I said, this movie has something for everyone. Make sure you see it on the big screen and if anyone sees it in 3D (I didn't) let me know what you thought. Until then, adventure awaits...