Frozen

Frozen is a 2013 American computer animated musical fantasy film. The film tells the story of a fearless princess who sets off on an epic journey alongside a rugged, thrill-seeking mountain man, his loyal pet reindeer, and a hapless snowman to find her estranged sister, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.

Frozen attracts Disney lovers as they continue crafting movies that stay true to the quasi-Disney tradition.  I really enjoyed this movie. Disney is really on a roll when it comes to solid emotional cores in their animated films.

Overall, Frozen was less about the songs than it was about the characters and the humor. As a musical, it did feel a little light, but I didn't mind overall, as it got everything else right. And some of the songs they did have were really, really good. I'm plenty happy for how it turned out; even saw it for the second time this week. It's in my Top Five Plot-Based Animated Films of All Time. It's certainly far better than anything they've done in years. They're going in the right direction.

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!