At this point, squealing "Pixar has done it again!" is a cliché too weary for even my lazy ass to use--and worse, it's not even true. 'Cause actually, Pixar just keeps getting better. Exhibit A: The first half-hour of Up, which boasts more heartfelt emotion and subtle nuance than most films hold in their entire runtime. Exhibit B: What happens after those 30 minutes--Up keeps going, and the places it goes are nothing short of astounding. by Erik Henriksen