*Jayde Reviews*

Up – the shortest movie title I've ever heard. If it was not because of the fact that this one is an animated movie I never would have the motivation to watch this one. In fairness to this movie, it had received a lot of praises from people who have watched it. It was also one of the many reasons why I decided to watch this as well. And I am so happy because I can now testify how good this movie is.

The story started off with the story of Carl and his wife. They had a wonderful life together as a couple. They got married, owned their own house and lived happily, enjoying each other's company with each day that passes. Carl promised his wife that someday they are going to have a house at the top of a mountain overseeing a beautiful falls. Everything could have been perfect for them but they had one problem – they were not able to have a child. They wished so hard for one but unfortunately they were not given one. Despite that challenge in their relationship, their love for each other binded them together until such time when Carl's wife died. From that day one Carl's life had changed. He became sad and unapproachable. He lost the only person in his life whom he loved so much. It still make me feel so bad everytime I remember ho he would cry whenever he looked at the pictures of him and his wife during the memorable and happiest moments of their married lives. Eventhough she was gone Carl stayed focused on his goal, to bring their house on the top of the mountain with the waterfalls, the one he promised his wife to do. This urged him to put thousands of balloons together to bring their whole house to flight and go to the exact place he promised his wife.

Russell, a boy explorer who was lost during that time was able to meet Carl right before he took his flight. It was when the whole story started. Russel just liked to help Carl for being an old man at first. It was only then when Carl discovered that Russell was able to be outside his house after it took its flight. He was on the doorstep! Carl had no other choice in the end but to bring him to his destination. They went through a lot of things and struggles and challenges all throughout their journey. A wonderful friendship amidst the sadness and annoyance was founded on their journey. The unapproachable old man's heart was softened by a little boy's innocence. Russell really loved the adventure because he really wanted to become an explorer someday.

The story was concluded with Carl able to bring his house on the top of the mountain overlooking the beautiful falls and Russell going home and receiving his award of honor for everything that he did to help the old man on his journey. The friendship and a father and son relationship which sprang out of their journey were the best things that happened. Russell changed the old man's points of view in life and Carl was able to help Russell make one of his dreams come true which is to experience the actual adventure for being a young explorer.