When I went to see the new animated movie “Up” I was ready for an “up” lifting experience but personally found the storyline to be a little bit of a downer.  Carl, the 78 year old leading character is living alone after his wife of many years has died and is facing eviction from his long time home.  The other leading character in this story is Russell an 8 year old boy who is somewhat overweight, seems to lack friends his own age, and would really just like some attention from his father who doesn’t seem to have time for him.  But if you can get past all of that, there is a tender love story about how Carl met his wife, Ellie, and they faced disappointments but grew old together side by side and shared their dreams, Continue Reading »