Honestly, this is one of the best movies I've seen in quite a while. From the opening credits with the great American landscape shots to the closing song, this is a very well thought-through movie and a very thoughtful one. Usually, my wife and I are the only ones laughing out loud at funny moments, but Up in the Air got the whole crowd going. Great writing, terrific acting, timely story, terrific editing, superb cinematography, and a good soundtrack with some appropriate chestnuts.