10 Disney Animated Deaths That Scarred You For Life
1. Ellie (Up)
Beautifully condensing adult life down into a few brief minutes, the opening scenes of Pixar's Up are heartwarming, then sad, then funny, then uplifting, then outright depressing. It's a roller-coaster of emotions that perfectly mirrors the ups and downs of just living, reminding you how short life really is and compelling you to make the most of every single happy moment you're lucky enough to have.
We see Carl and Ellie get married, move into and decorate their first home, lose a child, repair a flat tyre, go to work, dance, grow old and then... Ellie just ends. In an instant. Not only does she die, but in a way, Carl dies with her, losing that sense of feeling young, free-spirited and adventurous that the rest of the movie sets him on the path to reclaiming.
This death is incredibly impactful because it's incredibly relatable. We all have relationships, and ups and downs within those relationships - perhaps some people have even endured some of the hardships that ultimately befell Carl and Ellie. But worst of all, this heartbreaking montage is a harsh reminder that while today could be the happiest day of your life, tomorrow could be your worst - and that's the reality of the world we live in.
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