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Inside Out (2015)



Inside Out (2015)




10/10




Starring the Voices of
Amy Poehler
Phyllis Smith
Bill Hader
Lewis Black
Mindy Kaling


Directed by Pete Docter


They say there’s nothing new under the sun, but Pixar went and disproved that with Inside Out. I bet you’ve seen movies about what’s going on inside the mind of an individual, with Look Who’s Talking (1989) spearheading the list. But brother/sister, you ain’t seen the inside of someone’s mind with their emotions having such personalities like this before—trust me (if you have, I will love to know the movie that has done this before).

When Pixar made Finding Nemo (2003), I delayed seeing it because I thought, “A movie about fish? How good can it be?” But after watching it, I never doubted their capability again. Here’s another movie I thought might struggle to connect, but after seeing it, anyone who hesitates or drags their feet to watch it is the one missing out.

Disney/Pixar’s 15th 3D computer-animated full-length movie, Inside Out, is amazing. Every moment is intriguing, and the best thing about it is that everything feels fresh and new. The characters in the mind of the 11-year-old girl, Riley, stay true to their nature throughout the film. The whole idea of not knowing where sadness fits in our lives really caught my attention. The movie portrays the five emotions—Joy, Anger, Fear, Disgust, and Sadness—with accuracy and likability.

Pixar didn’t stray from the emotions being themselves, nor did they wander off the idea of making a good movie while forgetting Disney’s approach of lessons and morals. The movie plays on all fields. There are lessons to be learned while watching Inside Out, and there are moral takeaways for everyone, too.

Set in the mind of a young girl, Riley Anderson, her five basic emotions—Joy, Anger, Disgust, Fear, and Sadness—must guide her through life as she and her family relocate to a new city.

The movie’s core focus is on Joy and Sadness, who get sucked away from the control room in Riley’s head. Their absence causes Riley to misbehave and lose some of her core memories. Joy and Sadness now have to make it back to the control room before Riley is completely lost.

Don’t for a second think this movie won’t be a hit—it will be a financial success. If Disney and Pixar decide to make a sequel, it too will be well-received.
You have to go see this movie now. And don’t worry—you don’t need to let your guard down to enjoy it. It’ll definitely knock you out in the first 10 minutes.


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