INTRO
A. Disney Pixar’s UP (96min)
B. Thesis – The UP universe follows earth’s laws of physics but stretches some physics for humor, story and striking visuals.
BODY
A. Impossible flight – Mass and Upward force of Helium
a. In the montage sequence we see the balloons as something that can carry the weight of a cart.
b. Carl uses balloons as a method to take his house airborne
c. Russell uses balloons to achieve flight
d. Comparison with Mythbusters experiment “Balloon Girl”
B. Improbable Strength – walking the house
a. Carl and Russell is able to weigh the house down and “walk” it over to paradise falls
b. House that was buoyant enough to carry both peoples is now able to be anchored down by those two weights.
c. Carl gets stronger by the end of movie, able to climb side of zeppelin while in motion and drag house along even after it loses most of its buoyancy; also strong enough to carry Russell, Dug and Kevin from the zeppelin
d. Comparison of Carl’s strength at beginning of movie compared to end of movie
e. Added scenes where Carl acts his age in comparison to his strength and limberness
C. Suspension of reaction
a. Wooden plank that Carl stands on buckles under his weight but is anticipated for maximum pay off
b. Tent that Russell builds stands for moments before it flings off also for humor.
c. Balloons that lifts up the house was hidden inside the house but did not affect the house until it was brought into the open air.
D. Competing Hypothesis
a. Single balloons aren’t as buoyant and reacts like normal balloon
b. Balloons that are attached to Charles Muntz did not help him become buoyant at all.
c. Signs of Carl not being as strong as he is at the end of movie
d. Many moments where action and reaction is correct in the movie
CONCLUSION
A. Even though subtle, UP universe bends and stretches logic and physics on purpose
B. This subtle bends of physics does not distract from the movie but adds entertainment for the audience.
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