Short Reflections and Reactions to the movie "Up".

To the regular follows (all four of you), sorry for the long Hiatus from Richard and I. It's been a crazy week of moving, working, and not writing in this blog.

More into what I would like to talk about:

Up.

Pixar rarely disappoints. Each film that they release is not only visually amazing, but also their films are remarkably character based. Characters that are outrageous and fantastical but whole-hearted human and universal. The characters relate to any viewer. Pixar is unique as a company because it isn't a coincidence that all of their movies are like this. They have built a company that's quality over quantity. They'd rather release one great movie a year, than 20 mediocre films in one year. It's a motto that should be applauded and rewarded. They contribute to the young and the old stories that make you laugh, grip with suspense, and look around to make sure no one saw you drop a tear or two.

Up is no exception.

There were several points while watching this movie I wrenched and fought back tears. A friend of my described the plot; About Schmidt meets Indiana Jones.

The theme of the film is adventure. We as kids longed to seek out unexplored territory. We find as we get older that the territory is not only already been explored, but thousands have already been through it. That craving to do new things gets lost on us as we have to go to school and eventually work.

The message of the film is that life is an adventure. Carl (the main character) has never learned to have an adventure. When he finally realizes what a life he has lived and how happy he was is the most touching scene to be animated. I get choked up just thinking about.

It's about a man who desperately needed an adventure on his own. A man who learns it's not the things you had, it's about the memories and the feelings that you share with people that matter. It's about a man who can't cope with a heartbreaking loss.

The story of a man who needs to get back Up.

We all have some element to relate to that. I think half of what makes the human heart, are people we've grown to love. The other half is still 6 years old.

So I'll make this short. Up is a masterful film on all fronts. But when it comes to Pixar, it's almost redundant to say that. It takes more than great graphics, it takes an understanding of an audience and map of the heart. Cheers.


Command Images: Back Up From under water.