This is perhaps the most the most incredible animated sequence of all time. In four short minutes, an entire relationship is encapsulated. We peer into Carl and Ellie's life together and love, laugh, and cry along with them. We feel connected, a part of the journey in some way. Animation, as far as I knew, wasn't supposed to do these things. Animation was for the kids and artistry and short attention spans. But the joy and emotion that we experience as we watch this truly happy couple...it's real. These people could be anyone. They epitomize what we want all relationships to be. There is no strife or turmoil or anything that can't be solved by hugs and gentleness. It's beautiful. It may be excessively ebullient and too idyllic, but that's the point I think. We are to look at this tranquil couple and want what they had. It should become a goal, our aim. True love conquers.
Of course, cynicism will erupt. Their great adventure was living life together. It was enough. And yet Carl still regretted not going to Peru. His travel-by-house idea was an homage to Ellie, for he felt like a failure because he didn't go. So here begs the question: Did he settle in getting married before his explorations could be achieved? I think we'll never know when the right time will be to settle down or who the right person will be. I mean, at some point we are always settling. I guess the trick is just settling with the best option, whatever that may be and however that may be accomplished...
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