Up is a wonderful Pixar animation movie that showcases Carl Fredrickson’s journey to Paradise Falls which was his and his wife Ellie’s childhood dreams. It’s a masterpiece and a must-watch for those who have missed it.
Carl and Allies Childhood Dream
At the beginning of the movie, we see little Carl being amazed by Charles Muntz who was going in search of a lost world in South America called “ Paradise Falls”. Meanwhile, Carl meets a fun and curious girl named Allie who has the same passion for adventure. Allie shows her notebook, “My Adventure Book” where she notes her desire to go to Paradise Falls. Carl and Allie later on get married and start their new life, they make their new house a home painting and decorating it on their own. They start saving money to fulfill their dream adventure, the journey to find a lost world, “Paradise Falls’, but every time some inconvenience happens they use their savings for that cause. Time passes, they get old and Ellie, the love of Carl’s life, passes away.
Journey to Paradise Falls
Carl is determined to fulfill his wife’s dream and starts his journey. He turns his house into a floating house by blowing up thousands of gas balloons to it. Somehow, he has an acquaintance with a little kid named Russel, who is eager to be promoted to Senior Wilderness Explorer. Fighting a storm and going through many ups and downs they finally reach near Paradise Falls. But that’s when Carl meets his childhood idol, who is on an evil mission to catch a rare bird to show his mightiness. Carl, Russel, and a talking dog somehow save the bird and themselves from Evil Charles. Carl and Ellie’s house rests on top of the Paradise Falls just like Allies dream.
Age is not a Barrier to Adventure
Carl proved age is just a number and there is no age limit to pursue one’s dream. The couple Carl and Allie tried their best to save and go on their adventure, but couldn’t make it. Even when Allie passed away, Carl made it happen, he fulfilled his wife’s dream for her. The movie encourages us to be passionate and fearless in life. At such a young age, Russell has wonderful personality traits. He is a courageous youngster who has empathy and care for everyone around him, whether they are humans or animals. He is driven to accomplish his objective no matter what.
Emotional Connection Between Creatures
The grandfather and grandson-like relationship between Carl and Russel shows how care and love are not limited by blood relation only. They meet a bird, a talking dog, befriends them and even fight for them. The whole journey shows the depth of human relationships and the emotional connection between different creatures.
Appropriate for Any Age Group
With lovely animation, a kid character, and funny and wholesome moments throughout the movie, it is great for the kids and the adults. It’s a captivating movie and with a great pace keeping the viewers entertained every second. The story starts with hope and love taking a turn into an adventure and ends with accomplishment and a happy note.
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Sayeda Jannatun Nahar
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YSSE