Up (3D) (2009) (Theatrical) - 10/10

Up is another Pixar masterpiece that makes subtle use of the 3D to really have a unique movie that should appeal to all age groups. Bringing a breath of fresh air to most of the mindless movies I've seen so far this year, Up was nothing like I'd ever seen before and a pinnacle for Pixar animation. They way they bring photorealism to imaginary worlds is amazing, but the fact that they have these truly interesting characters that are so detailed and hilarious makes it even better. The trailers don't even spoil any of the good parts of the movie which basically revolves around this old man who ties a bunch of baloons to his house and sails off for the jungle to move the house where his dead wife always wanted. But a overly anxious boy scout trying to get his last badge shows up and convinces the team to befriend a talking dog and extinct bird who must survive against the legendary explorer who has been lost there for decades. There's no way any description of this film can do it justice, it's just absolutely breaktaking in it's detail, the music by Michael Giacchino soars, and the humor comes one minute after another. This and Star Trek are way ahead as my favorite movies of the year so far and I just am continually impressed with the stories and characters Pixar creates. Even the short film "Party Cloudy" that plays before the movie almost had me peeing my pants it was so funny, showing the process of how storks get their babies from clouds. Just thinking about this movie puts a smile on my face, a rare almost perfect movie that blends the best animation to date with great characters and story to create something that is a highlight of my year so far. Can't wait to see this again!