Up
Up

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Up

2009
Movie
96 min
English

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.

Insights

IMDb8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic88
Google Users93%
Director: Pete DocterGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

An elderly widower named Carl Fredricksen, facing eviction from his home, embarks on a journey to South America by tying thousands of balloons to his house. He is unexpectedly joined by a young Wilderness Explorer named Russell, who was on his doorstep for a final merit badge. Together, they encounter talking dogs, a rare tropical bird, and a villainous explorer.

Critical Reception

Up was a critical and commercial success, praised for its emotional depth, humor, stunning animation, and voice performances. It resonated with audiences of all ages, earning widespread acclaim and becoming a beloved Pixar film.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stunning and emotionally resonant adventure that balances heartfelt poignancy with delightful humor.

  • Praised for its imaginative storytelling and the touching relationship between Carl and Russell.

  • The animation is top-notch, with a vibrant world and memorable characters.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved 'Up', highlighting its heartwarming story, emotional impact, and fantastic animation. Many praised the film for its ability to evoke both laughter and tears, with particular appreciation for Carl's journey and his unlikely friendship with Russell. The inventive concept and engaging characters were frequently mentioned as highlights.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Picture (the second animated film ever nominated for this category) and Best Animated Feature. Won a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film.

Fun Fact

The house in 'Up' is depicted with 10,000 balloons, but the filmmakers digitally rendered over 20 million to create the illusion of a truly sky-bound home.

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5 reviews
griggs79

griggs79

I'm always struck by how much jeopardy and peril there is in modern family films. Not that it's a bad thing... But I was also the child who had to be taken out of the cinema during 101 Dalmatians, Pinocchio, and Bambi.

tmdb51616167

tmdb51616167

"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 b...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

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 o...

Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

To Christopher Plummer and Ed Asner... RIP.

r96sk

r96sk

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 over...

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