Carl and Ellie: A Love Story
2010 March 10
Here’s one of the great love stories in cinematic history (in case you missed it).
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To “say” so much without a single word. That was/is beautiful.
Pixar understands the art of storytelling better than any other production house in the world right now.
That’s what struck me: powerful, evocative storytelling with joy, sorrow, and enduring love. And without a word!
“Preach the gospel (all of it: love, joy, pain, sorrow, redemption, etc.) at all times, and when necessary… use words.” – St. Francis of Assisi
I thought this whole sequence was really worth the whole movie. I wasn’t at all prepared for it going into the movie, and was nearly dehydrated by the time it was over.
One of the best things we do with our youth group is God in the Movies once a month. We watched Up as soon as it came out on dvd, and have probably shown most of the Pixar movies at GITM. Thanks Mike!
Like Steven, I didn’t see this coming when I first saw the movie. Having survived the “fun with infertility” game, my wife and I pretty much wiped out during this segment. My favorite movie of the year.
The silence in the theater after that scene was deafening. My 12 year old looked over at me and her face was wet. She said, “I wasn’t ready for that.” You are right Mike, THE best love story in a less than 3 minute bit.
Sorry, 4 minute bit…
Mike,
What movie was this in?
Any ways, it was a beautiful clip. Thanks for sharing it.
Grace and peace,
Rex
I have seen this a dozen times at least. I still can’t get through it without welling up.
Rex — this is from Disney/Pixar’s “Up.” Don’t miss it.
No, Steve and I were not expecting to be sobbing at a kids movie either. But we were.
This speaks to the genius of Pixar in their unequaled storytelling ability. To be able to evoke genuine, deep emotion at the beginning of the movie, before the audience has a chance to connect with the characters, is truly amazing. The simple piano music adds so much to it, too. Just beautiful…and heart-wrenching.
Oh! I loved this movie!
Oh, yes. Me too – welling up again after this, and longing to hold my wife.
Such sweetness. We were blown away by this segment. When the (excellent) movie was over, THIS was the part my wife and I couldn’t stop talking about.
Matt,
Thanks! My daughter actually saw the movie with another friend and my wife…so wouldn’t you know it, as I was watching the clip again my daughter walked up to me and said “that’s from Up, daddy.”
Grace and peace,
Rex
Michael Giacchino, who wrote the music for ‘Up’, also does the music for ‘Lost’. I love the melancholy music in both!!!
Jeanna – I agree with you about the beautiful music. (Yes, I’m a Lostie, too.) I was glad to see Giacchino win the Oscar for best musical score.
That part of the movie was brilliant. Even our 13 year old said, “Wow. That part going through their life without any dialogue was amazing.” I agree.
This was a wonderful moment in my day. Thank you!
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