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.
An exquisite work of cinematic art that also happens to be the funniest, most touching, most exciting and most entertaining movie released so far this year.
– Lou Lumenick,
New York Post,
29 May 2009
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This is really special.
– Ben Lyons,
At the Movies,
1 Jun 2009
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The key to Pixar's success has always been the perfect blend of heart and humor -- and they've certainly done it again here.
– Ben Mankiewicz,
At the Movies,
1 Jun 2009
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The movie is packed with lovely jokes, some of them funny in inexplicable ways.
– David Denby,
New Yorker,
1 Jun 2009
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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.