PIXAR does it again

Rating: 10/10 (13 January 2010)

PIXAR has a way of tugging the heart strings without yanking them painfully. Words can't describe the lush artwork and incredible animation that we take for granted. But above all, this movie, along with all the PIXAR greats is about storytelling. Anyone who has loved and lost, who's not quite fulfilled a dream will be deeply affected by the opening montage of Carl's life. I loved this movie.
The music. The score is indeed like an additional character in the film, helping set the mood without blatantly telling us how to feel.
I don't get reviewers who castigate Disney/PIXAR for being overly dark in this picture. Didn't you people see Bambi? His mother was shot! Snow White - an insane queen kills her with a poisoned apple for crying out loud (ok, she comes back to life with love's first kiss).
As for the picture's appropriateness for children, my three-year old watched it transfixed from beginning to end. My only regret is not holding-out for a Blue-Ray player and making this movie my first Disney Blue-Ray.
Thank you, PIXAR. I can't wait to see what's UP next.