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Movie Summary

Up is a 2009 computer-animated comedy-adventure produced by Pixar Animation Studios, distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. This is Pixar's tenth feature film and the studio's first to be presented in Disney Digital 3-D. The film centers on an elderly widower named Carl Fredricksen and an earnest young Wilderness Explorer named Russell. The two wind up flying to South America in a house suspended by helium balloons. The film has received overwhelmingly positive reviews and grossed over $731 million worldwide. It was awarded by the Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score in 2010.

In May 2009 it became the first animated 3D film to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. It is directed by Pete Docter (of Monsters, Inc.).

Movie Review for Parents - Our View

-by Allison

Our dreams never die, we just grow older. This gorgeously rendered animated comedy adventure received both Academy Award and Gold Globe accolades. As soon as the home bursts into the sky with colorful balloons you will find yourself captured, anxiously awaiting the next adventure of widower Carl and Wilderness Explorer (think Boy Scouts) Russell. Russell wants to assist an elderly person so he can get his badge to be a Senior Wilderness Explorer. The imaginative endearing characters – including a talking golden retriever named Dug – offer just the right combination of quirkiness and humor.

The humorous and original storyline make this a film that is truly enjoyable to watch. The movie reinforces the message that the best adventures are with the ones that we love. So grab your family – of every age, including grandparents and the youngest toddler – then snuggle in for some wholesome entertainment.

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