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Up
(2009),
Director: Pete Docter, rated PG
The greatest
adventure is just getting back home.
  Starring:
Ed Asner,
Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson, Delroy Lindo
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★★
- perfect
DML Top 50
#35 -
Dad's Full (Spoiler) Review
and Deep Dive of Up
"My name is Dug. I
have just met you, and I love you." - Dug
Why watch this? I feel-good story that requires your
imagination and suspension of belief.
Plot Summary: Carl
Fredricksen, a retired balloon salesman, embarks on a journey to
the wilds of South America in his house, lifted by thousands of
balloons, fulfilling a lifelong dream. He unintentionally takes
along a stowaway and young Wilderness Explorer named Russell.
The unlikely duo encounters adventure, strange creatures, and a
surprising revelation about Carl's childhood hero on their
journey towards Paradise Falls.
Dad's Preview:
In a crowded stable of excellent Pixar-Disney films, this one
stands out for me. Perhaps it's Carl, the grumpy old man looking
to get away from a world that doesn't want him. Maybe it's
Russell, the plump young scout trying to earn his merit badges.
It could be Dug, the delightful dog able to "talk" using a voice
modulator. Combine these quirky characters with a high-flying,
creative premise and you have a winner in my book. It packs a
punch, too - You'll be bawling before the opening credits are
over.
Pixar Animation
Studios; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
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