Delightful Entertainment

Rating: 7/10 (8 February 2011)

Up is a story of a forced friendship between Carl, and old grumpy retired salesman, and Russell, a lonely overweight Asian-American boy, and their adventure together.
The animation is not as impressive as in other Pixar films, but the script is very charming, and you'll get hooked right away. I missed the story being a little more original and inventive, and having less stereotypes and predictability. Still, is a moving and funny story that will delight adults and children. Among my favorite characters are Kevin, the rare species of bird, (hilarious! which reminded me of the WB's Roadrunner!), the talking nasty dogs, and Carl's dog.
The first 10-15 minutes of the film, in which we see the story of Carl from his childhood to the death of his wife, are superb. as they create a real emotional life-long biography of the character. That's, no doubt, the best part of the film with a difference.
The short film that precedes the movie, as always happens with Pixar's shorts, is pure delight and humorous creativity.