Bittersweet Up

UP is one of the most beautiful movies in a long time. It is a rare thing when a movie makes the viewer love the characters in the first 15-30 minutes. This movie does just that and is a triumph of emotional beauty. Of course it has its comedy and its far fetched moments. However, I sat in the theater with my wife, both of us tearing up with lumps in our throats in the first half hour of the movie. This sets the stage for a fun adventure that ends in a bittersweet triumph. The story is about life long love and the willingness to do almost anything to see your dreams through. It is also a story of recovery from grief, and it is about getting a new lease on life. See it with your wife or girlfriend.