I was so looking forward to seeing Pixar’s UP! That is mostly due to the fact that I HEART PIXAR MOVIES!

UP is about an old guy called Carl. But, it’s also about living life, fulfilling your dreams and starting over.

I don’t have a ton of experience with senior citizens. I once asked my Grandad what it was like to be in the twilight of his life. I expected something deep & introspective back from him. He said it was terrible and that he wasn’t much for introspection. Fair enough. His generation isn’t as touchy feely as mine:) I miss him, he was awesome.  I know it’s unusual for me to get all nostalgic while reviewing an animated movie, but that’s the magic of great storytelling. It takes you to a place & makes you think about your life. I think one of the big themes of this film is that life is an adventure.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t get anybody to go with me on this adventure. So, I was on my own up there floating around the theater alone. Turns out, it was apropos since the main character, Carl, is alone. At least for a while.

Carl, voiced wonderfully by Ed Asner, meets up with Russel, voiced equally well by Jordan Nagai and they find in each other a friend, unlook for. All the characters in the film are so fully realized by the animators, voice actors and storytellers that I really related to them.

I didn’t really cry watching the movie, but I did when I was telling my wife about it. Weird, huh?

I did NOT hate it UP there!