Be ready to experience many emotions!

Rating: 10/10 (26 June 2015)

There seem to be two kinds of reviews for this unusual film - those who "get it" and those who don't. For me, it was a charming view of how your emotions work, making points about changing and growing that were sometimes overt and sometimes subtle. For others, it seems to have been either too emotionally involving or not involving at all! Personally, I loved every moment. The plot was witty, the characterizations brilliant, and the animation totally up to the usual Pixar/Disney standard.
It was fun to ride along with the emotional roller-coaster going on in Riley's head as she tries her best to cope with the massive stress of moving to a new community. When I was a kid, my family had to move a couple of times, so it was easy for me to relate. Perhaps those that don't relate to Riley have forgotten how hard change can be. On the other hand, people in a brittle emotional state can get TOO involved and react too personally to the pains Riley undergoes - scenes about loss of childhood memories can be poignant, for example.
It's clear that the movie wants you to feel with Riley and think about how your emotions work together to make you a person who can grow and adapt. If you can feel and think at the same time, you will be delighted by the content and quality of this engaging tale.