is Pixar at the peak of their powers, and their commitment to creating intelligent cinematic events that appeal to audiences young and old.
The second animated film in history nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture after Beauty and the Beast, Up! is Pixar at the peak of their powers, and their commitment to creating intelligent cinematic events that appeal to audiences young and old. The iconic, tear duct-depleting opening five minutes of Up! are a revelation for animated kid-friendly fare. The Oscar-nominated screenplay by Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, and Tom McCarthy(who later won an Oscar for writing Spotlight), doesn't shy away from a bluntly somber depiction of child neglect. There's also a flying balloon house and a talking Golden Retriever. Bold, magnificent art and entertainment.