Tom McCarthy (7) (1966–)

Carl Fredericksen is a 78-year-old curmudgeon. He used to enjoy his modest life as a balloon seller when his adventure-loving wife Ellie was still alive. When she died, Carl was left with his memories and the awareness that they never made their dream journey to Paradise Falls in South America. When well-meaning officials consign Carl to Shady Oaks Retirement Home, he rigs thousands of helium balloons to his house and floats away. He discovers that Russell, a chubby Wilderness Explorer Scout has stowed away. In the tropical jungle, Carl and Russell find more than they bargained for. Charles Muntz is a crazed explorer whose newsreels once inspired Carl and Ellie; Kevin is an exotic bird with a weakness for chocolate; and Dug is an endearingly golden retriever fitted with a voice box. More importantly, Carl and Russell discover they need each other.… (more)

Acting: 4.5; Theme: 5.0; Content: 5.0; Language: 5.0; Overall: 4.5

Based on the classic animated classic Winnie the Pooh. Many years since his childhood, Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor) is now grown up and married to Evelyn (Hayley Atwill), his hardworking wife and their beautiful daughter, Madeline (Bronte Carmichael). But Christopher has been consumed by his job and providing for his family that he has forgotten the important things of life- like spending time with his wife and daughter. After, once again giving up time with his family for last-minute work at the office, he is visited by an old friend (Winnie-the-Pooh / Jim Cummings). Winnie the Pooh helps Christopher realize the true meaning of life. Great and fun movie. Highly recommend.

***December 21, 2023***… (more)