Magical, Reverent, Inspiring -share with everyone

Rating: 10/10 (26 November 2009)

It SOUNDS difficult: an septo or octogenerian, an overweight kid and the plight of nostalgia in an ever-changing world... and yet, from the moment the tears dry after the montage of how the main character loses his wife, this film is nothing short of a revelation. It speaks with so many messages I agree with.. and in such a non message-driven way: this is like hearing a story a true hero, while yourself finding more than one way to connect with their plight. There is a message to feel good sharing with your parents; adventure NEVER ever stops, and loving someone (your chosen beloved for life) is about wishing that their adventure is never ending... There are things we miss out on automating our lives... and reaching too hard for the future or clinging to needily to the past - both things can prevent us from living the moment. Our environment is precious... never forget that. Dogs are awesome.. oh wait, I already knew that:o)
I felt like this movie would speak to all generations - an encouragement to reach beyond daily roles, tasks, expectations and allow oneself to seek out and aspire for life-altering moments. We live on an amazing planet surrounded by amazing organisms (human and other) and the joy, the essence and the beauty of life is to remember the discovery of these marvels is open to any age, race, species:O) and time in history.
I cannot recommend this movie enough.. touching, ingenious and most of all, it makes you get off the seat you watched it on and start googling the nearest adventures to you to take up for the next weekend.