Up, the new movie from Disney/Pixar, is their first foray into 3D, and it’s a fantastic film. If you're looking for a good summer movie for the grandkids, this one is it!

It’s the story of Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old balloon salesman who finally fulfills his lifelong dream of going to South America. The folks at Pixar know how to weave a great tale, and the fact that they have you tearing up after a wordless four-minute vignette within the first 10 minutes speaks to how well they have honed their craft.  
 
Carl’s overly optimistic stowaway is an eight-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. This makes Carl and Russell just about the most unlikely adventure pairing in a long time. They have an incredible adventure, and the film deviates from the standard “kid movie” scenario and normal outcome toward the end.  
 
The animation and 3D effects are extremely well done. When I think of the cartoons and animation that I watched as a kid, they were cave drawings compared to this level of art. What can be done these days in films like The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and Up is amazing. And yet, the level of sophistication of the animation doesn’t take any of the humanness away from the characters.

Up is great film making. You will love it!