Up

When Up was in the theaters, H and I wanted to see it and were in a particularly rough spot in our infertility struggle. Before we could go one of my co-workers warned me that the first ten minutes would not be healthy for us. So, we skipped it.
I'm glad we skipped it when we did. I'm also glad that we decided to watch it on Netflix the other night. It is one of the best movies I've seen in a while.
As one would expect with a Pixar movie, the animation is top notch. Even in 2D the images pop off the screen. The action is smooth and the back drops are lush.
What makes the movie so good is the story. Up is more than just a fluffy kids movie. It deals with some tough issues in an honest way. It accepts that kids can handle things without sugar coating. There is loss, death, failure, missing parents and some scary things, but still manages to be a fun movie that kids will enjoy.
The most impressive part of this impressive movie is it's first ten minutes. They are a masterpiece of story telling. They convey an entire life of loss and joy. They also perfectly set up the movie's main themes. When the main section of the movie starts, you feel like you know the main character. You understand his pain and know his inner strengths.
It is a testament to the quality of the film that the old man's character stays true throughout the movie. When he has his epiphany, it is consistent with his charter. His actions following the epiphany is also consistent with his basic nature.
I highly recommend Up.