One of the best animated films EVER

Rating: 10/10 (2 April 2016)

I find myself completely baffled looking through the reviews for this movie. Did we not all watch the same film? Boring? Unimaginative? Depressing? I'm shocked and frankly disgusted with how one dimensional and shallow the general public seems to be. 'Inside Out' is not only one of the most visually beautiful animated films I've ever seen but I also feel that it's SO IMPORTANT for children to watch! The writers so expertly managed to fit the complexities of a child growing up and encountering situations and emotions they've never experienced before. Riley is struggling with adolescence and all the horrible awkwardness and sadness that goes along with losing the innocent simpleness of childhood.
I respect this film so much for not underestimating the intelligence of children. Yes, there are some 'mature' themes present in the film. Clearly the writers were trying to convey the struggle many young people have with depression. That's why I feel it's so crucial to HAVE a film like this geared toward the young! What a brilliant way to physically SHOW them what joy, fear, disgust, anger and sadness LOOK like. This film visually details how our minds process emotion and more often than not, how it's impossible to always find the silver lining in a sky full of storm clouds. More importantly, it conveys the message that it's okay to be sad sometimes, that sadness is just as important as joy but not to let yourself get lost inside your own head.
I recommend this movie to anyone in the mood for a cleverly written, humorous, introspective look into the human psyche. If you're only in the market for mindless humor and maybe some catchy songs, move along. This is not the movie for you.