INSIDE OUT - Seymore Movies Review

Rating: 8/10 (19 June 2015)

Fresh from a year off (just like Pixar) Seymore Movies has returned with a brand spanking new movie review, and in this post we take a look at the new animation Inside Out.
Now I want to get it off my chest straight from the top, that I am a big fan of Pixar movies – however I was a little hesitant leading to the release of this movie as (to be fair) I was not entirely sure what this movie was all about. I a big fan of movie trailers, and I can spend hours watching them, however I didn't see the complete trailers for Inside Out so I went into the movie with wide open optimism (which I recommend).
The movie revolves around 11 year old Riley (played by relative newcomer Kaitlyn Dias), and her 5 emotions Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Disgust (Mindy Kaling), Anger (Lewis Black) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith) – and you can rest easy Pixar legend John "Cliff" Ratzenburger continues his recurring role in their movies voicing the role of Fritz.
Throughout Riley's life her memories have been happy ones, as her "control center" has always been operated by the emotion Joy. Riley thrives on key memories such as friendship, family and hockey, however her life is thrown into turmoil when her family up sticks and move her across the country leaving all her friends and home comforts behind. Things take a crazier turn when the emotions Joy and Sadness are sucked out of Riley's control center into the vast world of Riley's brain, leaving her control room to be operated by the less favorable Fear, Disgust and Anger. Joy and Sadness then have to find their way back to HQ Riley in order to restore order – easier said than done.
I enjoyed the movie, it was a different take on what Pixar has done in the past, and credit must go to the writing and directing team for an excellent movie experience. My only concern is for the younger viewers, I believe the movie can be enjoyed for all ages however the true message of the story is likely to be lost with the younger kids.
On a side note, I was treated to another enjoyable Pixar short before the movie – this time in the shape of a romantic love song animation called Lava.
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