Up Exploration Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Up.

Quote #4

RUSSELL: I've never been in a floating house before. Goggles. Look at this stuff. Wow! You're going on a trip?

[Russell picks up a picture of Paradise Falls, reading from it]

RUSSELL: "Paradise Falls, a land lost in time." You're going to South America, Mr. Fredricksen?

CARL: Don't touch that! You'll soil it.

RUSSELL: You know, most people take a plane, but you're smart because you'll have all your TV and clocks and stuff.

Quote #5

RUSSELL: Hey look, buildings! That building's so close, I can almost touch it! Wow! This is great! You should try this, Mr. Fredricksen! Look, there's a bus stop that could take me home two blocks away! Hey, I can see your house from here!

Russell’s enthusiasm contrasts with Carl’s apathy, showing just how much Carl’s changed over the years. We mean, come on, Carl. You’re flying over buildings! It’s okay to show a little excitement.

Quote #6

DUG: I am a great tracker. My pack sent me on a special mission, all by myself. Have you seen a bird? I am going to find one, and I have been on the scent. I am a great tracker; did I mention that?

It seems like everybody in Up is an explorer. Carl, Russell, even Dug. What’s important here is that, just like Russell, Dug’s enthusiasm for adventure knows no bounds, and he isn’t afraid to show it. He takes just as much pleasure in hunting Kevin as he does in tracking down a dirty tennis ball.