“Up“ by Pixar Animation Studios

Today we went to see the newest Pixar (I am a huge fan) movie, “Up” which was adorable and heartbreaking at the same time. Although I have to admit, I still rank Wall-e and the Incredibles as Pixar’s best.  “Up” had a little something for everybody.  Children, adults and even the hardest to please movie critics and analyzers will find this film enjoyable. This was a chance for Pixar, not to display their animation brillance (they already did that with flying colors in the past), but to show off their story telling abilities.  And story tell they did.  “Up” is a wonderful story about love, friendship, an old man and his floating house and most importantly, adventure.  With hidden metaphors and symbolism everywhere, there is much to see and think about in this film.  What could be more adorable than an old man and a soft, cuddley kid who embark on a once in a lifetime adventure together in a house carried by balloons?  Go see Up and get “lifted” away.

♥♥♥♥ (hearts instead of stars until I find the html coding for a star!)

After the movie (and wiping the tears away with paper towls), we set out to find dinner. Just a few blocks from our apartment is restaurant row, convenient, eh! We walked from the theater on 42nd to restaurant row where there was a street festival taking place. I snapped a pic as we settled into a nice, cozy spanish restaurant called “Sangria” where we ordered olives, and an assortment from their tapas menu. I love olives! We left around 10:30pm and now I’m cozy at home with cats.

Looking especially girly in a yellow dress.  Rare, very rare.

Lots of people on restaurant row!