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Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner), a 78-year-old balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness. But curmudgeonly Carl's worst nightmare comes true when he discovers a little boy named Russell is a stowaway aboard the balloon-powered house.
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An exciting, funny, and poignant adventure, Up offers an impeccably crafted story told with wit and arranged with depth, as well as yet another visual Pixar treat.

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Tom Charity CNN.com Funny and poignant and full of life, Up easily qualifies as one of the best movies of the year so far. Go with someone you care about. Jul 6, 2010 Full Review Cosmo Landesman Times (UK) A hugely enjoyable work, whose care, craftsmanship and creative courage are rarely found in mainstream films - animated or otherwise. Rated: 4/5 Oct 16, 2009 Full Review Ian Freer Empire Magazine If it had lived up to its golden first five minutes, Up would have been the film of the decade. As it is, it remains the best animated flick of 2009, a funny, moving, beautifully made argument that dreamers can move mountains. Rated: 4/5 Oct 9, 2009 Full Review Cory Woodroof For the Win (USA Today) Pete Docter is one of the best directors in animation history for a reason, as his second film is a definitive work in the medium. Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... a film of whimsy and wonder, mixing Jules Verne imagination with the bubble-gum colors of a children’s picture book and Pixar’s trademark bouncy humor, all stirred with memories of childhood dreams. Nov 18, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Pixar’s clarity of purpose astounds. Flawlessly evocative, the film’s joys are so very joyful and the saddening moments ever so tender. Rated: 4/4 Sep 5, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Garrett B One of the best animated films ever made 🎈 🏠 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review Shaked G The film has a good start but then it is not good so much. I think the makers of the movie wanted action and made a long boring adventures. But its a good movie.The love story in the start is one of the best love stories ever made. I like very much the locations and the animation. So if you want to watch a good movie its for you but remember that the aventure... the adventure ... is not good enough. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review rural M "UP" is a captivating film with an interesting story that takes viewers on a rollercoaster of emotions. The extremely sad intro sets the tone for the touching tale of loss and longing, especially the heartbreaking story of Ellie. Amidst the tears, there are also moments of humor that provide lightness and comic relief. The movie is action-packed and filled with thrilling survival scenarios that keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Additionally, the theme of corporate greed adds a layer of depth to the narrative, highlighting the darker side of ambition and power. Overall, "UP" is a beautifully crafted film that balances heart-wrenching moments with uplifting messages of love and resilience. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/20/24 Full Review Nick R Incredibly emotional and touching and written with such lovable characters. 'Up' is an absolute Pixar classic filled with heart and big laughs that everyone can enjoy. Seriously though, if you don't like this movie, I might be inclined to believe that there is something seriously wrong with you. It will not just tug, but relentlessly pull on your heartstrings. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/24 Full Review TROY S One of the best pixar movies of all time along with Toy Story and so many more. Fun for the whole family. It will make you cry and laugh. Great story score and acting. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Dom Z Absolutely untouchable. Few animation movies have accomplished what UP has... Emotion stirring from beginning to end, and compelling enough to grab the attention of all ... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner), a 78-year-old balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness. But curmudgeonly Carl's worst nightmare comes true when he discovers a little boy named Russell is a stowaway aboard the balloon-powered house.
Director
Pete Docter, Bob Peterson
Producer
Jonas Rivera
Screenwriter
Bob Peterson, Pete Docter
Distributor
Walt Disney, Pixar Animation Studios
Production Co
Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
PG (Some Peril and Action)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 29, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, SDDS, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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