I have added one to my collection of all-time favorite movies today. I have to admit, when I saw the preview for UP, I was not impressed. However, I had read the reviews and heard others talk about it. Today, my mom and I took Mackenzie and her cousins to the show. I walked out charmed and inspired.
I don’t want to give up any of the details of this story because I do not want to ruin the experience for any of you who decide to see this, however, I have to share a comment made by my nephew, who is five. During a pivotal part of the movie, and I won’t tell you about this either, he simply looked up at my mom with tears in his eyes and simply said, “Sometimes you just have to let things go.“
If you have seen the movie, or after you watch it, you will know exactly what he is referring to, and you will quickly realize how profound his statement truly is.
Disney should be proud of this one. While my mom and I are dabbing our eyes and finding ourselves deeply moved by this story, my young nephew also got the message. A sure sign of a masterpiece, as is touches everyone.
It is one for the ages…and I recommend it to EVERYONE…young and old.
