I don't even know where to start. I just saw it today, and I think that this is one of the most creative, unique, emotionalnote which it darned well should be, considering the subject matter animated movies EVER. This movie contains several references to psychology, while presenting it in a fun, easy-to-understand way. The story is well written, there were MANY times I laughed, as well as some where I almost criednote And don't you go making fun of me, because that's basically the movie's moral!, as well as some strategically placed Adult Fear (I'm not an adult, but I still sympathized with Riley's parents in the climax.)
One way to tell that a movie is good is if you have so many favorite characters that you can't choose just one. That's certainly the case for this movie:
Sadness: As someone who has been through low self-esteem many times, I completely identified with her.
Fear: Another emotion I sympathize with (I tend to worry a lot.) I hate the fact that he's the Butt Monkey.
Bing-Bong: I was horrified when I read the YMMV page and saw that he is considered The Scrappy. WHY?! He's such a fun, nice guy! I don't want to put spoilers in here, but I'll tell you this: What happens to him is very sad, so please don't hate on the poor guy!
Jangles: If you don't know me, there's something you should know: I'm no coulrophobe. In fact, I love clowns and circuses.note No, not in that way, silly! So Jangles was one of the funniest characters in the movie to me, and I even wrote a Character Page for him!
Ironically, I didn't like Joy that much, because of how controlling and arrogant she is, especially towards Sadness, but in her defense, she's doing it for Riley, and she does get better.
Overall, this film is amazing in every way imaginable. If you love animation like me, you will be astounded by the beautiful, colorful world inside Riley's brain, and even outside! If you are a psychology expert, you will find that this movie is littered with Genius Bonus. If you want Funny Moments, Heartwarming Moments, and Tear Jerkers, you will get them. This movie rules!
I LOVE IT! One of Pixar's best, if not THE best.
I don't even know where to start. I just saw it today, and I think that this is one of the most creative, unique, emotionalnote animated movies EVER. This movie contains several references to psychology, while presenting it in a fun, easy-to-understand way. The story is well written, there were MANY times I laughed, as well as some where I almost criednote , as well as some strategically placed Adult Fear (I'm not an adult, but I still sympathized with Riley's parents in the climax.)
One way to tell that a movie is good is if you have so many favorite characters that you can't choose just one. That's certainly the case for this movie:
Ironically, I didn't like Joy that much, because of how controlling and arrogant she is, especially towards Sadness, but in her defense, she's doing it for Riley, and she does get better.
Overall, this film is amazing in every way imaginable. If you love animation like me, you will be astounded by the beautiful, colorful world inside Riley's brain, and even outside! If you are a psychology expert, you will find that this movie is littered with Genius Bonus. If you want Funny Moments, Heartwarming Moments, and Tear Jerkers, you will get them. This movie rules!