DrNoPuma
(Experienced, Not Yet Jaded)
08/08/2015 00:00:00
"The animation is also impressive because it varies throughout the film, with a satisfying balance of retro computer animation with newer, more detailed computer animation." I'm curious, what exactly do you mean by that?
He may be a giant, nightmarish brute, but like all villains in this series,he sure can sing.
TT454
Since: May, 2014
08/08/2015 00:00:00
Well, if you look carefully in the movie, the animation style seems to vary. This is especially notable outside Riley's head where the world is impressively detailed, with lots of texture visible. But inside, everything is slightly more cleaner, rounder and more polished-looking. It's also noticeable in different sections inside Riley's mind, with some areas being cartoonier or more surreal than others.
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Pixar does it again!
Like with Monsters University, I was skeptical about Inside Out. I didn't know how this concept was going to work, and the premise seemed awfully pretentious. But after finally watching it, I can safely say that it's another Pixar winner. Is it one of Pixar's very best though? Arguably not, as I feel it has some problems. Even so, it's still a strong and memorable movie with an involving and engaging story. Also, like 2011's Arthur Christmas, it's packed with loads of original and intriguing elements.
The main aspect of Inside Out that makes it such a great movie is how massively ambitious it is. On the one hand, the movie does get a bit too hectic and zany for its own good at times, but there's so much to drink up that it's infectiously fun regardless. The film constantly keeps you guessing and never runs out of ideas. The animation is also impressive because it varies throughout the film, with a satisfying balance of retro computer animation with newer, more detailed computer animation. This is a huge and remarkably creative movie, with a bit of everything thrown in to the mixture.
Another excellent aspect of the movie is the emotion characters. All five of them are well-voiced, funny and rarely become monotonous. Even Sadness, who is miserable for most of the movie, is an enjoyable and sweet character with a very important role in the story. Their interactions are also done very well, with loads of amusing bickering and banter, as one would expect. As for the story outside Riley's head, it could have been perhaps a little more developed; a majority of the best stuff takes place inside Riley's head rather than out of it. However, it's a surprisingly adult story, just like 2009's Up. Seeing Riley break down in tears in her classroom and become increasingly depressed was shockingly realistic, and I'll admit that I myself had to wipe away some tears from my eyes. By merging a colourful and crazy adventure with a relatable, heartbreaking story, Pixar has crafted a unique, poignant and timeless experience.
Overall, Inside Out is an animated film that I strongly recommend. It'll leave you wanting to watch it again as soon as it's over. While it might not get everything right, and the writers could have given us a bit more of Riley, there's loads to take away from it already. I'm going to give Inside Out a well-deserved 8/10.