Friday, May 29, 2009

Up

Connor's Movie Review
Movie Title:  Up
Released:  May 2009
Movie Rating: PG
Star Rating: ««««1/2     

Movie Summary:
After marrying his lifelong friend, Carl Fredericksen promised his adventuresome wife that they would travel to the Island of Paradise Falls and live there in their house.  Years later and after his wife dies, a very mourning Carl decides to make good on his promise to his sweetheart.  He ties tons and tons of balloons to his house and takes to the skies to embark on an adventure to Paradise Falls.  Soon, he discovers that Russell, a young Boy Scout who had been pestering him for volunteer work, is aboard his floating house.  Carl and Russell find themselves lost in the Jungle Rainforest of Paradise Falls, embarking on an amazing adventure through the strange land.  Carl soon learns some valuable lessons about life, friendship, and marriage during his adventure.

“Up” is a fantastic family film, with great animation and lots of excitement and heart.  This is a great Pixar film, a rare animated treat for the entire family!      

Up, up, and away to the theater to see Up!!


Enjoy the Movie!  Save Some Popcorn For Me!
The Movie Critic, Connor