Creating Curiosity: A Different Object Lesson
Although Up (2009) is famous for its use of balloons, it doesn't just start with Carl getting the idea to lift his house up with the help of helium. We have already seen balloons lift everything from a zoo cart to a rolled up message. We've seen them in parks, in the hospital, even at Ellie's funeral. Without words, director Pete Doctor has created a sense of wonder and curiosity about a fairly common object. Another...