Up

I dragged earthdad to this movie. Have to admit it - and I sold out by promising to go see "Drag Me To Hell" if he would just tag along to "Up". The deal was made. And so we went. He was sure he was just putting in the time going to see a cartoon, but boy was he wrong.

This movie has nothing going for it that most adults normally are attracted to. A cartoon, an old man, a fat little boy scout, possibly a talking dog. But it really, truly works.

'Up' has a true and deep story, it is touching, it is funny, it is silly, it is beautiful to look at with a feast of gorgeous graphics, and it just works. I don't remember ever getting teary eyed while watching a cartoon, not until now.

Ed Asner is the lead role voice (Carl Fredricksen), with Christopher Plummer as the voice of Super World Adventurer, Charles Muntz. We had a hard time placing the voices but I did catch Delroy Lindo in a small role.

Without giving anything away, this movie may be a little hard to explain to small children. I'm not sure how they would take some parts, and the beginning moves a bit slowly. It certainly does take off when it takes off, though. The action scenes rival any live action film and you'll find yourself tensing up in your chair right along with the characters!

This is a wonderful movie.

Pueblo Tinseltown was in great shape today - new faces that were working hard and doing well and made the trip very enjoyable.

A big "5"!