Up, The Animated Downer

I really liked Up. In fact, I find most Pixar movies entertaining. So far, Wall-E is the best because it's really satirical. But, let's get back to Up.

Anyone else notice how dark this movie is? I think it's the first Pixar movie that has humans dying in it. In the very beginning, we have Carl and Ellie depressed because they can't have kids, and then, on top of that (which I think is a topic most children cannot even grasp), Ellie dies. What the hell. What a dark and gloomy first few minutes of a Pixar movie. Still, it gets happier, and I like where it went. Thanks, Pixar. The only thing affiliated with Disney I don't begrudge.