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Up (2009)
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
The film subtly promotes environmentalism and critiques exploitative ambition through its villain, while championing human connection and finding new purpose, aligning with left-leaning values.
The movie features a diverse main character, Russell, who is Asian-American, alongside a traditional white protagonist. The narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities, focusing instead on universal themes of grief, adventure, and mentorship.
The film "Up" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on an elderly widower's journey to fulfill a lifelong dream, accompanied by a young Wilderness Explorer, without engaging with queer identities or experiences.
The film 'Up' does not include any transsexual characters or themes in its narrative. The story centers on Carl Fredricksen and Russell's adventure, with no elements related to transgender identity. Therefore, the film receives an N/A rating for its portrayal of transsexual characters and themes.
The film features no significant female characters who engage in direct physical combat against male opponents. The primary female presence, Ellie, is only seen in flashbacks and does not participate in action sequences.
Up is an original animated film featuring characters created specifically for this movie. There are no pre-existing canonical characters from source material, previous installments, or real-world history whose gender could have been altered.
Up is an original animated film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which a character's race could have been altered.
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Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ed Asner | Carl Fredricksen (voice) | Male | White | |
Christopher Plummer | Charles F. Muntz (voice) | Male | White | |
Jordan Nagai | Russell (voice) | Male | East Asian | |
Bob Peterson | Dug / Alpha (voice) | Male | White | |
Delroy Lindo | Beta (voice) | Male | Black | |
John Ratzenberger | Construction Foreman Tom (voice) | Male | White | |
Elie Docter | Young Ellie (voice) | Female | White | |
Jeremy Leary | Young Carl (voice) | Male | White | |
Danny Mann | Construction Worker Steve (voice) | Male | White | |
Pete Docter | Campmaster Strauch (voice) | Male | White |
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