Up

The kings of the animated craft have done it again. "Up" is the best film Pixar has released in years and quite possibly the best they've ever made. That's no small praise given the studio's track record. There's something timeless and unquestionably profound about this tale of a seemingly bitter old man embarking on an incredible adventure in the twilight of his life. Some of the adventures he finds himself in are a little too wacky for my taste, but there's an underlying human story woven throughout the film that's as real and compelling as any you'll ever seen. Like all great movies, this one sticks with you long after the credits roll and makes you look at life in a new light. It's funny, it's touching, it looks great, and it's going to be just as relevant 50 years from now as it is today. What more could you ask for? This is a great film.

Bryce ****
Chase ***1/2
Landon ***1/2
Logan ***1/2

BANGERANG SCORE: ***1/2