Touching and funny. A film experience for the family.

Rating: 9/10 (14 March 2010)

I watched this movie with my 84 year old Grandma (I'm 26) and we had a great time. I had high expectations before watching "Up" and I must admit most of them were satisfied.
The story is beautiful, magical and reminds you how dreaming should be an essential part of our life.
The scenes that resume the marriage of Mr. Fredricksen are among the best moments in recent film history. It was a 3 minute ride of feelings. It was tender, funny, sad, and touching. My Grandma enjoyed it the most.
The adventures were almost magical and very creative. This is when I thought "this movie is more children oriented". I mean, it's not a complaint but I expected more "moving" moments like in other Pixar stories. With all the humor and adventures, I understood that this should be enjoyed better by children. But that doesn't mean that grown ups can't enjoy the movie. In fact, it's a great way to escape from everyday's tension.
The CGI is fantastic. I looked in awe every time I saw the balloons lifting the house. The South American scenario was also pretty good and was as nice setting for the adventures.
The Russell character was the perfect equilibrium for Mr. Fredricksen's bad humor, grumpy attitude, and more. I liked Dug and Alpha as supporting characters.
I recommend this movie for anyone because it display's specific situations in life that sometimes are hard to understand and accept but that at the same point teach you something.
A great film experience.