The first animated film for those of us over 50

Rating: 10/10 (14 June 2009)

Lotsa spoilers, so don't read if you don't want to know.
I wont rehash the plot -- if you don't know it by now, you might as well return to under that rock. But there are a few specific moments that truly held me in awe that such scenes could happen in an animated film.
(1) The opening montage. What can I say that hasn't already been said? It's beautifully done. The first of two times I actually broke into tears.
(2) The moment when Carl discovers the additional pictures in Ellie's scrapbook. Like the opening montage, a wonderfully executed sketch of a life lived in love.
(3) The moment Carl realizes he has to let the house go. Incredible that they were able to get such expression out of that square little face, but why should we be surprised? It's Pixar, people.
Truly, this is not a film for kids. I doubt we'll see much in the way of merchandising or toys or sheet sets or other stuff to sell this tender-hearted little movie. But it's not for the kids. It's for their parents and, more likely, their grandparents. In spots it's tough-going, emotionally, but it's worth it.
See it.
Leave the kids at home.
See it with someone you love.