Up, Up and Away

About Up, Up and Away

"Up, Up and Away" is a Disney Channel Original Movie released in the year 2000 directed by Robert Townsend. The movie delves into the world of superheroes and centers around a boy from a superhero family who lacks powers, yet must save his parents and the world.

The plot thickens when Scott Marshall, the protagonist, turns fourteen and is still without superpowers, unlike the rest of his family. His parents and younger brother are concerned, but they're even more worried when they're captured by a villain armed with a mind-controlling device. Scott, his best friend, and two girls they barely know must rise to the occasion and save the day.

Making/Production

The film was directed by Robert Townsend, who brought warmth, humor and action to the film. With a screenplay by Daniel Berendsen, the movie was a successful production of the Disney Channel Original Movie franchise with innovative special effects for its time and a focus on family values.

Actors

• Michael J. Pagan as Scott Marshall: Pagan brilliantly portrayed the role of the superhero family’s only normal member, adding depth to his struggle and determination.
• Robert Townsend as Bronze Eagle/Jim Marshall: As the father of the superhero family and a superhero himself, Townsend provided an appreciable amount of charisma and authority to his character.
• Alex Datcher as Warrior Woman/Judy Marshall: Datchet introduced an empowering female superhero character and delivered a strong performance as a mother and a superhero.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was shot in Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Robert Townsend not only directed and acted in the film, but also did the stunt coordination.

Quotes

• "Good must always overcome the evil." - Bronze Eagle/Jim Marshall
• "Not having superpowers doesn't make you any less super." - Warrior Woman/Judy Marshall

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's memorable lively music was composed by Bill Meyers and underscores the superhero theme.
• Upbeat tracks include numbers such as "Up, Up and Away" and "I Fly"