How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Up.
Quote #1
CARL: Ellie, it’s so beautiful. We made it. We made it!
A promise is a promise. Even though she’s not physically around, Carl holds up his end of the deal with Ellie to go to South America. You know, it’s like America, but south.
Quote #2
CARL: We have three days, at best, before the helium leaks out of those balloons. And if we're not at the falls when that happens...
RUSSELL: Sand.
CARL: ...we're not getting to the falls.
RUSSELL: I found sand!
CARL: Don't you worry, Ellie. We'll get our house over there.
From start to finish, Carl’s main motivation is to do right by Ellie. His leading lady is always on his mind, as evidenced by the frequency with which he talks to her. Carl doesn’t want her to miss a thing. He’s kind of like Aerosmith that way.