Cheska Arletta delos Santos

Inside Out (2015), directed by Pete Docter, is a heartwarming and creative Pixar film that takes us inside the mind of an 11-year-old girl named Riley, where five emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust work together to guide her through life. A fictional world where people’s emotions has it’s own color and personality. One of The main characters in this movie is Riley, a hockey loving girl full of positivity, where her emotions, Joy, Disgust, Fear, Anger and Sadness paves her way through life as she grows older. However, Sadness, gets stressed and down as they witness Riley growing up, causing Sadness and Joy go to the very back of Riley’s memories. The rest of the emotions taking care of the headquarters, leading Riley’s decisions. After a decade of release, this film stands out as one of the best animation films because it captured the real-life emotions of a typical teenager. It also emphasizes the significance of all emotions in navigating life challenges in adolescence. Even though the story is excellent, it is extremely difficult for young audiences to grasp the hidden meaning of the plot because they may not understand the struggles that the main character faces throughout the film. This animated film indicates the revolution of the young girl’s emotion which contributes balance to negative and positive aspects of her character development. The strengths relies on relatable emotions of growing, where Riley encounters a kid being happy and sweet towards her parents. However, in the scene of Riley’s family moves from Minnesota to San Francisco regulate her pre-teen tranquility. Sadness, fear, anger and disgust— only these emotions encompass to control her life. This movie, is still sophisticated that will make the audience feel fascinated. Despite of Riley’s life— this movie embarks upon humanity progress. “Inside out 1” encouraging, acknowledging, and gives people that emotions are valid even in difficult circumstances. I do recommend this movie, as it is not just for kids yet also for adults who love to reminisce about their childhood— and it also has an immense impact to parents that children’s emotions and choices can be influenced by invalidation of theirs and others.