Inside Out

In the past, Pixar has done a pretty great job of exploring complex emotions that are part of growing up. Inside Out seems to fit neatly into the Disney/Pixar canon, however it delves deeper than its predecessors into the evolving mind of an 11-year-old girl.

The film follows Riley in a pretty unconventional way. We see her life from inside her own head, from the perspectives of five main emotions: fear, joy, disgust, anger and sadness. Among other talented voices, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader and Mindy Kaling lend theirs to the mix, really adding to the engaging, funny and emotional story.

Visually, Inside Out is stunning. The intricate depictions of both people and the otherworldly landscapes inside Riley’s mind are not only beautiful, but also highly detailed and well developed. Riley’s consciousness is made up of different dreams and fears: forests of French fries, creepy clowns, castles of glitter and giant broccoli forests. 

If you’re looking for laughs, Inside Out won’t disappoint, with Pixar’s classic approach to family-friendly humour (that’s actually still funny). But be warned, like Up, this one has a moments that are guaranteed to make you tear up. 

Overall, it’s a beautiful film that uses humour and honesty to explore the challenges of growing up.