Big'ups

Big'ups to the movie Up!

I finally had the chance to see it, and after much anticipation, it still managed to exceed my expectations. Just based on the preview alone, one would think that the lead character, Carl, is just a grumpy old man with nothing better to do than concoct wild ideas of flying a house. Who would have thought that he lived a life that many people only wish they had, of growing old with the person you love the most?

There was an obvious climax to the movie. This was when Carl finally reached Paradise Falls and looked over his sentimental "Adventure Book" for the last time. Up until then, Carl had been living on a unfulfilled promise to his late wife, Ellie. When he flipped through the book, little did he realize that Ellie's adventure began when they got married. It was a heartfelt reminder of cherishing the past and moving on. 

Sometimes we need a wake-up call to remind us of appreciating, rather than, regretting life's journey. Sometimes it takes the most unlikely of characters, such as a chubby Wilderness Explorer, a talking dog, and even an overgrown pelican, to change our frame of mind. Sometimes, embarking on a new adventure happens when we least expect it.

WC