I think this totally deserves a post of its own.

Those who know me well know that I am not a fan of watching animated movies in the theatres for various reasons, one of which is I would buy the DVD to watch with Minibean, or that I think that the television could give a more cosy watching experience as I snuggle under the duvet with her.

But after hearing all the raving reviews, and reading about this touching story couple of months ago, I decided that giving the movie a shot in the cinema was well justified.

Plus, I have a good reason to finally go for my first ever 3D movie experience (minus those from eras before in the science theatres, or theme parks)!

So off I went, for the 3D experience.

Before the movie started, there is a short 3D animation which is not to be missed. Though I am not sure if it comes with the non-3D animation or not.

And at the end of it, I was all teary-eyed, and I want a Carl..

Hereonforth… SPOILERS alert!

- The only gripe I have on wearing the special goggles is that… this is a movie which will move you to tears.. and make you weep and you have to keep adjusting it to dry your eyes.

It was such a sweet, sweet movie.

Of renewed hope, of… so many things.

I was just so devastated when they lost the baby, and when she fell on the hillslope, how he worked all his life to make her happy, and after her death, to fulfil the dreams they shared.

I know it is just animation, but it was just so awfully sweet to see them grow old together, and the way they looked at each other in the eyes…

So full of love, full of adoration.

The way he remembers her preferences. Even to the way the way she would like the ornaments to be placed.

He always remembers his promise to her, as he crosses his heart whenever he promises her.

His gentle soul.

And how he decided to live the remaining of his life to the max, just for… her.

To her, the adventure of her life, was just.. having a loving, fulfilling life, with him by her side. The moments they shared, were bigger than any of the dreams she ever had.

I love the way when he crosses his heart and the look in his eyes, and the smile he flashes.

I love the part when the little boy spoke about the rejection from his father, and then as he fell asleep, he asked Carl, “Cross you heart?”

I love the part when he reread the album they shared, and found what she had left for him.

I love the part whenever he looks at her picture.

I also love when the credits rolled, cos I thought it was so clever as they illustrated the crew with an album of Carl’s adventures from then on.

Of course, the part when the whole cinema was just shocked into silence, as we mourned together with Carl…. as he lost her. And people were busy with drying their eyes.

It just warms you up, and makes you feel again, without defenses.

I love the part when the 2 elderlies fought and I laughed hard.

I love the part when the rare bird reunited with her family.

I rethink what the movie touches me with, and I got all teary.

I love the part of the dog’s loyalty. And the part he became an alpha. Hahaha!

It is one that will make you smile, make you cry, and make you laugh.

And make you treasure whatever you have, and not leave it till it is too late.

Lovely, lovely, show.