Up

Up is a 2009 Pixar animated comedy, drama and adventure movie starring Edward Asner and Jordan Nagai. Edward Asner stars as Carl Fredrickson, a retired elderly man who is determined to achieve his lifelong dream of travelling to South America and to finish his promise to his lifelong love who passed away. Jordan Nagai stars as the young Wilderness Explorer, Russell, who by accident, accompanies Carl on their trip to South Africa.

The animated montage which shows the relationship of Carl and his Wife Ellie aging together from the time they met when they were young till the passing of Ellie is an emotional and heartfelt scene is definitely one of my favourites.

After landing in South America, they run into an idol of Carl’s, who is determined at all costs to capture a rare bird and takes Carl and Russel into custody for impeding on his investigations. Will Carl and Russel escape and free the bird? Will Carl finally complete his promise to his late wife? It contains a range of emotions for the viewer from tears of sadness and tears of joy.  This epic adventure is one to not miss!