Pixar returns to their high-concept roots with Inside Out, showing us how emotions work through the human mind in a whimsically metaphorical way. It's the kind of idea that Pixar would definitely take at some point as they have always been bringing us a variety of emotions in their films. This movie explores childhood and growing up into the perspective of a little girl's mind, how the emotions get confused by the changes in life and how they have to gain back the light. Inside Out represents this angst with a delightful, yet profound adventure; which indeed results to a totally heartwarming experience.
There are movies that need no introduction because you can tell from the trailer they are cool. Inside Out was cool out of the gate. Judging my the packed in house on a Monday night when I took my family to see it, people agree it's cool. There's something about a simple concept brought to the screen or television with a gang of hella talented people that wins the crowd every time. I compare it to Seinfeld that way. It has a simple premise: a little girl's mind going through the challenges of school and moving. Her mind is where the characters are and they produce some hilarious if not downright profound discussion material.
The characters are all brilliant, colourful and memorable. Maybe not Toy Story memorable, but people would still recognize them. Joy is well...joyful. Amy Poehler as Kaling puts it "is light incarnate" and she's right! She adds such a warmth and upbeatness to the character while not ending up being annoying. Phyllis Smith as Sadness is one of the best casting choices I have seen in a long time. She is morbidly funny, she is adorable, cuddlesome and very smart, (she was the only one who bothered to read the manuals) Lewis Black as Anger. Spot On! You could feel the energy in his voice, yet you still loved this gruff,grumpy character who could still be funny in his own way. Mindy Kaling as Disgust was great to! Very sarcastic and shallow but not in a mean way, almost in a "It's my job, deal with it," kind of way. Bill Hader as Fear was golden! His nervous voice fit so perfectly with his character's comical movements and delivery that you just felt so sorry for him while laughing as he screamed.
The movie is thoroughly entertaining in all its aspects. Some people are arguing that its too complex for a kid's mind but what can they do when people of our age will love it. It contain a lot of perfect pixar moments, like Toy Story 3. It also tell the tale of how kids deal with all the stuff around them, and what is going on in their mind and as i see it, inside out has done this job perfectly.
I liked it instantly because it is funny and then sad but something never seen before. The crew that was behind this movie should really be appreciated for being so original and creative. There were some shots which clearly tell us that the movie makers didn't bother if the shot could be too heartbreaking. They went on with a focus storyline and everything fall into its place. Just like any other pixar movie.
Don't miss it, even if you are or you are not a Disney and Pixar's fan. You'll love it simply because you're someone's Dad, someone's Mom or someone's child.
8.6/10 IMDb
98% - Rotten Tomatoes
94% - Metacritic
9/10 VERDICT
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