Up (Bob says 2 out of 2)

1. Did I enjoy it? YES
A strong candidate to win the Oscar for best animated film. On one level, it's consistently entertaining with great characters. It's got some great humor too, I could tell Pixar was not going through the motions with this one. Russell's opening speech at Carl Fredrickson's is hilarious, as he has to repeat his lines over and over each time Carl opens and closes the door. Pete Docter and Bob Peterson are spot on with my ideas of how dogs think. "A squirrel!" or "A ball! Oh, yes, I want that" stops a dog right in his tracks the way guys sometimes are when a hot chick walks by. On another level, it teaches us some important lessons about love and friendship. Carl is determined to get his house to Paradise Falls if it kills him. The reason is because he made a promise to his late wife Ellie he would do so. But then he builds a relationship with Russell and feels compassion for him as he learns the boy's father is largely absent from his life. Carl realizes his adventures with Ellie, while wonderful, have passed and takes her advice to begin a new adventure, which Carl decides should be as a guardian figure for Russell. Terrific stuff and very impressive to include these themes in a "kids" movie.

2. Would I watch it again? YES
With Wall-E last year and Up this year, Pixar is churning out some timeless tales that combine humor, drama and messages that everyone can appreciate. Edward Asner's voice is perfect for Carl, as it is for many animated characters. A great film.