Inside Out is an original movie about a girl who is growing up and us as the audience connecting with her emotions. It brings to life the understandings of what it's like to feel joy, sadness, anger, disgust and fear. Pixar does a great job of adding all of these feelings to the dialogue and animation. This actually is the first time that I felt as though it's the most "grown up" Pixar film. It's more serious than it is just silly to me. I think it's a movie best enjoyed for younger audiences if you are between the ages of 10 to 18. There are some jokes and feelings I don't think anyone under the age of 10 would get. The bottom line of the movie and what I took from it was that everything that we do or experience are dealt with mixed emotions. Or at least it should be seen that way. There is usually some sadness with some joy.
I'm not a parent but I can only imagine that your heart strings are going to be tugged at when seeing what this girl goes through. I know I definitely felt empathy for Riley while she was growing up. SPOILER ALERT!! One of the key moments for me that made me sad was when Riley's imaginary friend fades away from existence. I'm pretty sure we all had them as a kid (mine was named Todd). We shouldn't have to get rid of those characters. Being imaginative is what keeps us growing creatively. At least it does for me. Which is probably why I'm so silly and friendly. SPOILER ALERT!! The main plot point is that Riley goes through so many emotions when her parents decide to move away to San Francisco. If you've gone through moving from a long lived location because a parent has to change jobs or whatever, it can be really hard for a child. Growing up in a military environment, I know first hand what's it like moving from place to place. I can remember to the moment when my family and I left my best friend and my first "childhood love". I don't think that my parents ever did understand the emotions that I was going through. This movie reminded me of that. I think I might have a conversation when them about it sometime.
The characters are well cast and the animation is superb. There is just the right amount of "emotions" written into the dialogue. I saw this movie in 3D but it didn't really add anything. I'm not a fan of 3D anyways. I wouldn't be surprised if this movie is nominated for Best Picture this year. It is in the same category as UP! for me. Overall this movie is about the need to feel and express all of your emotions whether it be sad, happy, disgust, anger or fear. We all feel them and it's okay. It's important for others to understand those emotions when you explain them. You can't tell me how to feel but I hope that you understand.
P.S. The animated short LAVA that plays before it was very sad. I enjoyed it but didn't expect that at all. Most PIXAR shorts have some humor with them but this one didn't. It kind of felt like an off way to start an animated film for younger audiences.
5 Stars!! A Must See!!
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