Change is in the air.
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
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Reviews
- ines.vThe Empath★★★★★
Ten minutes in and I was gone. The rest of the film is lovely and I would defend every talking dog, but the opening is the one that lives in me.
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- tmdb51616167on TMDB · Sep 20247/10
"UP" is a movie that begins with a poignant and emotional experience, immediately tugging at the heartstrings with a touching portrayal of loss and longing. The journey of Carl embarking on adventures inspired by his late wife's dreams is both heartfelt and captivating, drawing viewers into a world filled with emotion and wonder. The dynamic between Carl, Russell, Kevin, and Dug adds excitement and depth to the story, as they embark on extraordinary adventures together. The over-the-top and ridiculous villain brings a sense of thrill and suspense to the narrative, enhancing the overall viewing experience. The bond between Carl and Russell, an older gentleman and a Boy Scout, is a central highlight of the film, showcasing a beautiful and heartwarming relationship that blossoms through their shared adventures. The characters of Kevin, the big bird, and Dug, the dog with funny voices, provide comedic relief and add charm to the storyline, creating moments of lightness amidst the emotional weight of the narrative. While the confusion surrounding the wife's death may be a downside for some viewers, the presence of Muntz as a compelling and fully realized villain adds depth and tension t
Read the whole review on TMDB - CinemaSerfon TMDB · Dec 20237/10
Widowed "Carl" (anyone else thinks he looks like Henry Kissinger?) gets himself involved in an altercation with a construction worker that sees him court-ordered to the "Shady Oak" retirement home. He's having none of that, and on the day of his deportation releases thousands of balloons from his chimney. They manage to uproot his house and using some rudimentary sails he sets off in search of "Paradise Falls". Deep in South America lie these idyllic waters where he and his late wife dreamt of visiting. En route, and a few hundred feet up, he hears a knock at the door. It's "Russell". A boy scout from his home town who just happened to find himself on the balcony when it took flight. The two don't immediately bond, but after a thunderstorm when it becomes clear that the youngster has his uses, a truce sets in as they end up having to walk through the jungle towing his still airborne home behind them. This is when they meet the big-beaked "Kevin" and the talking dog "Dug". Continuing their search, they stumble upon an adventurer who is warm and welcoming, but is he all that he seems - especially when he learns of "Kevin"? The animation is lively and vibrant and it's quite good fun t
Read the whole review on TMDB - r96skon TMDB · Aug 20208/10
A fun and charming adventure. <em>'Up'</em> certainly knows how to tug at the heartstrings. It creates a very meaningful story around Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner), with the early scenes particularly standing out as superb. I don't overly enjoy the parts with Dug (Bob Peterson) and Kevin (Pete Docter), not that they are bad, though everything with Fredricksen, Russell (Jordan Nagai) and Charles F. Muntz (Christopher Plummer) is entertaining and/or hearty. Asner and Nagai do terrific, in what is one of Disney's 'best of the rest' films. There is some lovely music by Michael Giacchino, too. Go watch!
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Cast
- Ed AsnerCarl Fredricksen (voice)
- Christopher PlummerCharles Muntz (voice)
- Jordan NagaiRussell (voice)
- Bob PetersonDug / Alpha (voice)
- Delroy LindoBeta (voice)
- Jerome RanftGamma (voice)
- John RatzenbergerConstruction Foreman Tom (voice)
- David KayeNewsreel Announcer (voice)
- Elie DocterYoung Ellie (voice)
- Jeremy LearyYoung Carl (voice)
Crew
- Pete DocterDirector
- Bob PetersonScreenplay
- Pete DocterScreenplay
- Jean-Claude KalacheDirector of Photography
- Patrick LinDirector of Photography
- Michael GiacchinoOriginal Music Composer
- Kevin NoltingEditor
- Katherine RinggoldEditor
- Jonas RiveraProducer
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