My empathy for Riley is strong

Rating: 10/10 (12 November 2015)

I love what Disney-Pixar did with this movie, the animation was just astounding. I really struggled when things got tough, emotionally, for Riley, as I have been in the exact same position before; moving to a new country when I was 14.
I joined Riley as she started off excited at the prospect of adventure. Then the fact that she was so far away from home really kicked in, and sadness and fear emerged. Trying to stay happy and positive, we join Riley on her first day at the new school. Disaster. The tough process of fitting commences, and a sense of isolation begins. With Joy and Sadness M.I.A, Riley becomes despondent, and the longer she feels empty for, the angrier she becomes. It reaches a point, where Riley, and myself, feel we would never be happy again. All we had was fear, anger, disgust, and running away from home wasn't out of the question.
Inside Out struck a chord inside me, as I'm sure it did for others. I have no doubt that there is a moment, somewhere, that resonates for everyone in this film. It shows that as much as we try to be strong and appear happy, sometimes you need to let those tears out to get past the sadness and move forward. That although those past memories may be tinged with nostalgic longing, they were one of your happiest moments at the time; something to cherish, taking good with the bad.
Highly recommend watching this movie, at least once.