I wasn’t quite sure how to start this post as this is kind of long. I’m writing this on Friday evening and we got back a little while ago from Emily’s school. They had a movie night to raise money for the 8th grade field trip to D.C.

They showed the Disney Pixar movie, “UP.” It’s been out for a while, but if you haven’t seen this movie, yet, all I can tell you is that it’s not what you may be expecting. I expected a light-hearted comedy, as most Pixar movies are.

What I got was tear-jerking and thought-provoking instead.

This movie tugs at heartstrings you never thought you had. Tissues required.

Rather than me explain what this movie is about, watch the clips below. I have now seen this movie twice, and both times, I cried like a baby and I know I’m not alone. Why didn’t somebody warn me! If the first few minutes doesn’t ‘get’ to you, then you truly have no soul.  Read more...