Up

Unlike most modern animated films, Pixar's movies have a timeless quality, and Up is no exception. There are no tongue-in-cheek pop culture references aimed at the adults in the audience. That's something I'm getting tired of. It was okay in the first Shrek movie, but I feel it somewhat cheapens the experience. Almost like the filmmakers know their story isn't good enough to keep adults interested. But with Pixar, the story comes first, and there are no cheap jokes thrown in. As a result, Pixar's movies are more likely to hold-up over time, much like other Disney classics. In many ways their movies are a throwback to old Hollywood, when audiences were less fractured by demographics and focus groups. Like all of Pixar's movies, Up will appeal to any avid film goer. And it's playing in 3D too, so check out your local listings. I saw it in digital 3D and it's easily worth the slightly higher price. Plus, the digital projection looks so clean. In fact, it might be the best looking film I've ever seen in a theater. For me it wasn't quite as good as WALL-E or The Incredibles, but it's still worth checking out.