Up is Up, UP and Away ! ! !

Rating: 10/10 (30 May 2009)

My wife and I took our just-turned 3 grandson to "Up" this afternoon. We opted NOT to see it in 3D, considering that format too harsh for his age.
Nonetheless, this movie hits an absolute home run. Not at all what we expected, Up has a delightful story - wonderful characters - good human finish. For what else can one ask? On the top of the heap is seeing 1) the blazing chronology of beginning to end of the relationship between Mr. Frederickson and his wife. How incredibly touching, and sad, and 2) seeing Mr. Frederickson evolve into this warm, loving being as his relationship with his scouting nemesis blossomed into love and respect.
We are thrilled to have seen this film. There is so much trash generally in theaters on an on-going basis, and especially this summer. Thankfully, Disney created a great "up"lifting film we will remember for some time to come.
Oh, BTW: the individual who posted "now I can forgive Pixar for 'Cars'), I have NO idea of what you speak. Cars is a classic. Excellent voice talent, great characters, superior process of transition from a hot-shot dreamer to a 'car' with his wheel planted firmly on the pavement. I fail to see what people want in a film - especially a wonderful animated vehicle (sorry, had to do it) like Cars.
Buy the DVD of Cars, and be sure to see Up!