Up
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
Critics Sentiment
Carl and Ellie's life together shown in wordless montage
Carl and Russell meet talking dog Dug and bird Kevin
The film drops from its emotional peak during the opening montage to its lowest point when the fantastical talking animals are introduced, then surges back up when Carl discovers Ellie's final message.
Up begins with an emotionally devastating and universally praised opening that sets an incredibly high bar. The film maintains strong sentiment through the imaginative premise and character dynamics, dips slightly when fantastical elements feel less grounded, then recovers powerfully with emotional revelations and a satisfying conclusion.
Full cast
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Ed Asner
Carl Fredricksen (voice)
Christopher Plummer
Muntz (voice)
Jordan Nagai
Russell (voice)
Bob Peterson
Dug / Alpha (voice)
Delroy Lindo
Beta (voice)
Jerome Ranft
Gamma (voice)
John Ratzenberger
Construction Foreman Tom (voice)
David Kaye
Newsreel Announcer (voice)
Elie Docter
Young Ellie (voice)
Jeremy Leary
Young Carl (voice)
Mickie McGowan
Police Officer Edith (voice)
Danny Mann
Construction Worker Steve (voice)
Donald Fullilove
Nurse George (voice)
Jess Harnell
Nurse AJ (voice)
Josh Cooley
Omega (voice)
Pete Docter
Campmaster Strauch (voice)
Mark Andrews
Additional Voices (voice)
Bob Bergen
Additional Voices (voice)
Brenda Chapman
Additional Voices (voice)
Emma Coats
Additional Voices (voice)
Crew
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