With so many more people talking about dementia – although one third of people still remain undiagnosed – the stigma is beginning to fade.

Up is the third Pixar film to be scored by Michael Giacchino, after The Incredibles and Ratatouille. What Pete Docter wanted most importantly out of the music was the emotion, so Giacchino wrote a character theme-based score that producer Jonas Rivera thought enhanced the story. At the beginning of the movie, when young Carl is in the movie theater watching a newsreel about Muntz, the first piece of music heard is "Muntz's Theme", which starts out as a celebratory theme, and echoes through the film when Muntz reappears 70years later. "Ellie's Theme" is first heard when she is introduced as a little kid and plays several times during the film in different versions; for instance, during the sequence where Carl lifts his house with the balloons, the theme is changed from a simple piano melody to a full orchestral arrangement. Giacchino has compared the film to opera since each character has a unique theme that changes during a particular moment in the story. [61] Finke, Nikki (June 8, 2009). "Box Office Cliffhanger: Sunday Numbers Show 'The Hangover' Caught 'Up' For #1". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 22, 2021 . Retrieved September 22, 2021.Taylor, Kate (May 28, 2009). "Forget the goofy glasses. This magic transcends technology". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on March 3, 2011 . Retrieved May 16, 2011. People often choose to include poems at a funeral, as an alternative to a religious text, as part of a eulogy, or among a variety of songs, hymns when planning a funeral service. This was when we started planning for Grandad to be moved to the care home I worked in because it was closer, a bit nicer and I could be there to keep an eye on him. He was chatty at this point, but not making a lot of sense and mostly didn’t recognise me either. There were times where he’d ask me about my acting though, which felt so special. Carl is also the second Pixar main character to lose his love interest after Marlin from Finding Nemo. Carl alongside Russel appear for the Up float in the Disney Harmony in Color Parade as part of the resort's 40th Anniversary Celebration.

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The relationship between Carl and his wife Ellie has been praised in several media outlets. In his book Disney, Pixar, and the Hidden Message of Children's Films, author M. Keith Booker described the love between Carl and Ellie as touching. While also describing the scene of the two of them aging as a "masterpiece of its own kind", he was not sure how much children would appreciate the scene, commenting that his son was squirming in his seat during the scene. [108] Reelviews editor James Berardinelli praised their relationship, stating that it brought a tear to his eye in a way no animated film has done, including anything by famed anime director Hayao Miyazaki. [109] Ann Hornaday praised the prologue, describing it as "worthy of Chaplin in its heartbreaking poignancy." [103] Chicago Tribune editor Michael Phillips praised the scene, describing it as an emotional and cinematic powerhouse, and that he also was nearly moved to tears. However, Salon editor Stephanie Zacharek criticized the love between Carl and Ellie, describing their marriage as resembling a dental adhesive commercial more than a real relationship. [110]

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As a keen dog walker, Mum had always been very fit and healthy but, unfortunately, she had developed diabetes later in life – a significant risk for dementia. There is currently no cure for any of the forms of dementia. But getting an early diagnosis is very important in allowing you and your loved ones to access all the medical and social support available. If you are worried that you have any of the symptoms, your GP will be able to refer you to a specialist who can carry out a range of tests. During the menswear shows early in the year, the streets resembled a ballroom dance class for the over 65s: they were full of chic male fashionistas wearing more mules than trainers, more houndstooth coats than Puffas and double breasted blazers instead of parkas. All that was missing were the Werther’s Originals. Ebert, Roger (May 11, 2009). "Cannes #1: Up, up and away, in my beautiful, my beautiful balloon". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on August 9, 2011 . Retrieved August 2, 2011.Carl is the second oldest protagonist of a Pixar film, the oldest being WALL-E, as he has been "alive" for more than 700 years (the movie WALL-E takes place in 2805, and Up takes place in 2009 the year it was released). Abraham, Raphael (December 17, 2020). "Pixar's Pete Docter on Soul and being animated by life's big questions". Financial Times. Archived from the original on December 17, 2020 . Retrieved September 15, 2023.