"UP" is the simplest movie I've ever seen so far in any Pixar movies, and it's less mind-boggling. Although it has the PG-rating for its peril and some scenes that might be too scary for the little ones, those elements won't matter at all because of how fun and adventurous this movie is.
Carl (voiced by Ed Asner), a 78 year-old retiree from selling balloons, is in a verge of getting kicked out of the house and being sent to a retirement home not only because of the development going on his neighborhood that turned from suburban to urban. I won't tell you the other reason why. Moving on. So he decides to escape from the retirement home staff by launching off his house with tons of balloons to embark his journey to Paradise Falls in Valenzuela -- a place where he and his wife Ellie (more about his wife on the next paragraphs) have dreamed of visiting for decades. Little does he know, he is not alone on his journey. A Junior Wilderness Explorer scout named Russell (voiced by Jordan Nagai) is hanging outside his house, begging for Carl to be assisted so he can obtain the "Elderly Badge". Carl has no choice but to have Russell with him on his journey, since they're already up in the air.
As they arrive Paradise Falls, they meet a pack of dogs who can surprisingly talk -- thanks to a voice-operated collar. But the one who guides them on their journey is Dug, the nicest one who seeks love and attention. Then, they also meet an eccentric bird named Kevin (Russell is the one responsible for giving the bird that name). Later on, they'll also meet Carl's childhood hero named Charles Muntz (voiced by Christopher Plummer). Little do the duo know, Charles has a hidden agenda at the Falls.
I was delighted by seeing this movie. I knew Pixar won't disappoint, and their streak of successful treats continue. Here, we get the following: an odd but hilarious tandem of Carl & Russell, adorable animals, and a beautiful scenery of Paradise Falls. If you do watch the movie in 3D, the imagery of the movie feels more naturalistic. You can feel the clouds puff up on your sight, and other things that the 3D version would do.
The one thing thing that people would keep on talking about is the 15-minute opening montage of Carl and Ellie's love story, since they were just kids. It's definitely my favorite part of the movie. Here you'll witness their growth as individuals, and their evolving and everlasting love for each other as a couple. Despite of the troubles and the mishaps that happened between them, it is proven that love will make them a strong couple until they are separated... by death. This is how a real-life couple should be. Ellie's memories give Carl a reason why he should continue on embarking that journey to Paradise Falls -- as they have promised to each other since they were kids. Their relationship is truly inspiring, it'll make almost every one in the theatre sobbing on their seats. And yes, their story alone is the best love story I've ever seen in movie history. Period.
Go see "UP", even if you have to pay almost $15 for the 3D version.
Grade: A
Carl (voiced by Ed Asner), a 78 year-old retiree from selling balloons, is in a verge of getting kicked out of the house and being sent to a retirement home not only because of the development going on his neighborhood that turned from suburban to urban. I won't tell you the other reason why. Moving on. So he decides to escape from the retirement home staff by launching off his house with tons of balloons to embark his journey to Paradise Falls in Valenzuela -- a place where he and his wife Ellie (more about his wife on the next paragraphs) have dreamed of visiting for decades. Little does he know, he is not alone on his journey. A Junior Wilderness Explorer scout named Russell (voiced by Jordan Nagai) is hanging outside his house, begging for Carl to be assisted so he can obtain the "Elderly Badge". Carl has no choice but to have Russell with him on his journey, since they're already up in the air.
As they arrive Paradise Falls, they meet a pack of dogs who can surprisingly talk -- thanks to a voice-operated collar. But the one who guides them on their journey is Dug, the nicest one who seeks love and attention. Then, they also meet an eccentric bird named Kevin (Russell is the one responsible for giving the bird that name). Later on, they'll also meet Carl's childhood hero named Charles Muntz (voiced by Christopher Plummer). Little do the duo know, Charles has a hidden agenda at the Falls.
I was delighted by seeing this movie. I knew Pixar won't disappoint, and their streak of successful treats continue. Here, we get the following: an odd but hilarious tandem of Carl & Russell, adorable animals, and a beautiful scenery of Paradise Falls. If you do watch the movie in 3D, the imagery of the movie feels more naturalistic. You can feel the clouds puff up on your sight, and other things that the 3D version would do.
The one thing thing that people would keep on talking about is the 15-minute opening montage of Carl and Ellie's love story, since they were just kids. It's definitely my favorite part of the movie. Here you'll witness their growth as individuals, and their evolving and everlasting love for each other as a couple. Despite of the troubles and the mishaps that happened between them, it is proven that love will make them a strong couple until they are separated... by death. This is how a real-life couple should be. Ellie's memories give Carl a reason why he should continue on embarking that journey to Paradise Falls -- as they have promised to each other since they were kids. Their relationship is truly inspiring, it'll make almost every one in the theatre sobbing on their seats. And yes, their story alone is the best love story I've ever seen in movie history. Period.
Go see "UP", even if you have to pay almost $15 for the 3D version.
Grade: A
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