Up, a joint offering from Disney and Pixar, definitely has that effect on your emotions. From the beautifully drawn posters to the triumphant end, this film's a winner.

Carl Fredricksen (voiced by Ed Asner) admired explorers even from boyhood. His particular favorite hero was Charles Muntz (voiced by Christopher Plummer), who traveled to Paradise Falls in South America and discovered a new species of bird. Unfortunately, all he was able to recover was a skeleton. Scientists examined the skeletal remains and stated the bird was a fake. So, Muntz returned to Paradise Falls in ignominy vowing to find the bird and reclaim his honor.

Carl, as a child, was a true believer in Muntz's dream. So, it turned out was Ellie. The two young adventurers made an instant team and built their dreams together into a marriage. They always planned to go to Paradise Falls, but life intervened. They grew old together.

Then Ellie died, leaving Carl alone in their big house. We see him embittered and embattled, struggling against the encroachment of a new development right next door.

An unfortunate accident has Carl declared a menace to society and sent to a retirement home. But Carl has other ideas. He's taking his house with all the treasures of a lifetime, and he's using helium balloons tied up in the fireplace and getting out of there....

What Carl doesn't know is that he's got a stowaway on the front porch. Young Russel (voiced by Jordan Nagai) is trying to win his Wilderness Scouts badge for assisting the elderly when he gets snared in Carl's scheme.

The adventure's begun. Yes, the two do get to Paradise Falls. They even find Muntz and some adventure along the way.

Up is a multi-generational film that will lift spirits of both young and old. I'd strongly recommend grandparents watching this one with their kids and grandkids. One thing -- while the story looks like it's good for even the very young, children under the age of 7 probably won't understand all the subtle facets in this story. Using Nickelodeon's ratings, I'd call this a Y7 (recommended for kids over 7 years of age).