Summary
Carl’s house fromUpis turned into chocolate in a neat video. The 2009 movie from Pixar has a couple of memorable moments, including its opening montage showing Carl’s life with his wife, Ellie, before her death. However, the most iconic image fromUpis arguably Carl’s houselifted from the ground, supported by thousands of colorful balloons. It’s been a popular target for recreations in the years sinceUp’s release, with creative fans using LEGOs, paper, and other materials to craft their take on Carl and Ellie’s home.
Now, chocolatierAmaury Guichonis getting in on the fun, posting a video of his meticulous recreation to Instagram:
Guichon is well-known for his attention to detail, in the past sharing impressive takes on the luggage fromWonkaand aStar WarsStormtrooper helmet. HisUphouse is no different, witheach balloon made individually and the house’s bricks and shingles carved by hand.
Up Remains An Incredible Success Story For Pixar
Carl’s Story Continues To Resonate With Audiences
Guichon’s video is a reminder of just how popularUpisto this day. Pixar and Disney seem to realize this, just releasing the latest short film based on the movie,Carl’s Date, in 2023. Notably, though, the movie has never received a sequel, despite earning critical acclaim and becoming the sixth-highest-grossing movie of 2009. It’s possible Pixar and Disney recognize thatUpis something special unlikely to be revisited in a sequel as satisfying as the original.
Looking atUpand some of Pixar’s most successful movies, includingCocoandInside Out 1and2, it could be argued thataudiences most relate to the company’s more realistic, human stories. In addition toUp’s opening montagedepicting Carl’s grief over Ellie’s death, it also shows the couple facing a miscarriage and other relatable challenges. While the movie certainly has fantastical elements, at its heart, it’s about a man reconciling the loss of his wife with the moments he wishes they’d had.
The Real-Life Story Behind Pixar’s Up Is More Heartbreaking Than The Film
The events of Pixar’s Up happen because Carl refuses to sell his house to constructors, but the real story behind that house is more heartbreaking.
Likewise, whileCocoand theInside Outmovies deal in fantasy, both are movies about family and identity more than anything else, and the same could be said about some of Pixar’s other recent offerings. While the studio’s movies have long featured universal themes like that,Updid seem to mark a more conscious effort to focus on emotional and relatable storytelling for audiences of all ages. It makes sense that the film still resonates with viewers even 15 years after its release.
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Cast
Pixar’s Up follows widower Carl (Ed Asner) who travels to South America with young wilderness explorer Russell (Jordan Nagai) by attaching thousands of balloons to his home after the bank threatens to foreclose on it. Discovering the legendary Paradise Falls, Carl meets his childhood hero, explorer Charles Muntz. However, Muntz isn’t the kind-hearted man Carl hoped he would be, and the grieving widower finds himself pitted against his former idol.
