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Musicman_pamvJun 28, 2015

Pixar is back! Inside Out is their best release since Toy Story 3 and returns to the kinds of stories they do best. It tugs emotionally almost as much as TS 3 and Up! but not quite as much, which is the only reason I do not take the ratingPixar is back! Inside Out is their best release since Toy Story 3 and returns to the kinds of stories they do best. It tugs emotionally almost as much as TS 3 and Up! but not quite as much, which is the only reason I do not take the rating all the way to 10.

Inside Out is definitely among the upper echelon of great Pixar films. There is sequel potential, but I honestly would love it if they would leave this one to stand alone. But that is not Pixar's way usually. One can hope, though.

A departure from many Pixar offerings is there is no true villain. The tension is all created by the situations created within the fabric of the plot. And there are plenty of tense moments, along with several heartfelt moments that will pull tears from some viewers. As with nearly all Pixar movies, there is plenty here to keep younger audiences entertained while providing depth and emotion for the adult viewers, especially anyone who is a parent.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticJul 27, 2015

Pixar is back to its old ways. While the last few Pixar films have failed to deliver the same standard of the past, Inside Out brings back the smart and emotional core of what a Pixar film should be. A

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Spazzh20Aug 11, 2015

Here we go again, another Pixar movie that relies on over the top archetypes instead of characters and has no originality whatsoever. This should be fun.

You know I grew up with Pixar back in the late 1990’s and let me tell you the kid inHere we go again, another Pixar movie that relies on over the top archetypes instead of characters and has no originality whatsoever. This should be fun.

You know I grew up with Pixar back in the late 1990’s and let me tell you the kid in me wants to like them but the objective critic in me can’t stand them. The last film they made that I thoroughly enjoyed was Up and that came out back in 2009. They’re like Activision and Call of Duty now, it’s the same thing every time.

Also If you check their wikipedia page then You will see that they haven’t got anything new planned for the next 3 years. Finding Dory, Toy Story 4, Cars 3. (Wasn't the second one bad enough.)

Why not give their franchises to another animation studio to make an animated series based on these movies like Buzz lightyear of star command instead of constantly going back to the the things that we’ve all seen before. Don’t get me wrong as long as the movie is good that’s all that matters in the end. Even though Call Of Duty is the same game every year at least it’s fun. (Though Ghosts was a big disappointment)

But it seems like Pixar is trying too hard to attract a crowd of new kids without even thinking about the kids that loved them back in the 90’s. I mean Toy Story 3 was essentially Toy Story 2 again just in a different coat.

Open up the movie with a large scale action sequence that is later revealed to be a figment of someone’s imagination, introduce the idea that toys don’t last forever, There is a misunderstanding in which the toy(s) are mistakenly put in a position where the unwanted toys are supposed to be, The toys get placed in new environments meeting new characters, one of them being a jolly plump toy who wields a cane. this toy is later revealed to be an antagonist fueled by the traumatization of being abandoned by their former owner taking his anger out on others, The seemingly good hearted toy convinces the other toys to stay with promises of being loved for generations, A delusional factory setting Buzz lightyear locks up the Protagonist(s) , the protagonists enter a large scale industrial contraption where the antagonists is disposed of and left in the care of another person. That is the plot for both Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3.

And now as if that wasn’t bad enough since Toy Story is so popular Pixar seems to think that all of their franchises should be like Toy Story. Lets take their new movie Inside Out for example. If I were to tell you that there was a Pixar character who all the other characters only exist to look out for their well being but at the same time they’re not aware of their sentience, the entire plot is affected by them moving to a different city, they also have to deal with growing up and leaving their childhood in the past, who am I talking about? I’m talking about Andy from Toy Story right? I’m also talking about Riley from Inside Out, because when you think about it they’re the exact same person.

Now if it were just the unoriginal characters I could over look this film. Unfortunately there are a lot of other things wrong with this movie. The main human character Riley doesn’t get anywhere near enough screen time. The whole movie revolves around what a person would be like if they were limited to the amount of emotions they had, but other than not getting along well with her parents we don’t get to see much of her personality. We don’t even get to know much about the people in her environment. There was one point in the film where she starts crying in class and is embarrassed that the cool kids saw her cry. I was thinking that this would make for some great social interaction but we never see them again. The movie isn’t a complete dud though, it shows that even negative emotions have their place and reason for being. It kind of reminded me about a game called Sonic Shuffle. At first everyone is angry at the antagonist Void for making people dream negative thoughts but at the end it is revealed that negative emotions give people strength and that people need to feel all sorts of emotions in order to truly experience all that life has to offer.

When all's said and done I can recommend this movie as a time waster, something for you to take your kids to. But If you are looking for something deep and meaningful then go watch something else. Overall Score 5/10… Expand

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GandpugJun 24, 2015

For the creators of UP comes a great movie with lots of laughs.
When Pixar said that this is one of their best movies they were right. This movie is an adventure full of jokes and humor around not all corners but most. The casting, voiceFor the creators of UP comes a great movie with lots of laughs.
When Pixar said that this is one of their best movies they were right. This movie is an adventure full of jokes and humor around not all corners but most. The casting, voice acting, characters, the plot was well done. Almost everything in the film was "Pitch Perfect"............ and yes I did just say that. On the other hand the movie was fantastic and even though their are no sequels planned this is a movie that is really worth watching.

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AliceofXAug 11, 2015

I should probably start this review with mentioning that I did not get to see the original English version of Inside Out but a dubbed one rather. I don't know how that affects my experience of it but here we go.

I don't want to go intoI should probably start this review with mentioning that I did not get to see the original English version of Inside Out but a dubbed one rather. I don't know how that affects my experience of it but here we go.

I don't want to go into plot details as the trailers avoided all that so I'll just say that Inside Out is a movie about growing up and loss. The two things that always seem to go together.

This movie drove me to tears. And judging from the other reviews I was not the only one. Yet, as I drove home, and looked back I realised that the story wasn't that great. There was nothing particularly striking about it. So why was I so in love with it by the end credits? Why was it such a kick in the emotions? Some part of me fears it will not stand the test of time.

What will ultimately happen is that you will see Inside Out and it will either touch you deeply or it won't. For the second group I don't know what to say. I guess it is a movie that just needs to be seen for the experience that it is.… Expand

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greenmouserJun 22, 2015

This movie easily destroyed my top 10 movies, by skipping all the way up to #1. The visual effects along with the greatest story I've ever seen made this movie so amazing. UP was a very good Pixar movie, but in my perspective not nearlyThis movie easily destroyed my top 10 movies, by skipping all the way up to #1. The visual effects along with the greatest story I've ever seen made this movie so amazing. UP was a very good Pixar movie, but in my perspective not nearly close to this. Showing my love for this movie, I made this metacritic account just so I could give it a good review....... LOVE THIS MOVIE… Expand

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whooosaahJun 23, 2015

Pixar has done it again.This movie is heartwarming,touching,visually stunning.The voice cast did a great job.All of the characters is memorable.Can't wait to see another Pixar Movies!!!!!

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maverick3681Jun 28, 2015

I am a gamer. I don't watch too many films especially with games like Gta V and witcher 3 out. But thank god I watched this little gem of a movie. I had originally gone to the theater with the aim of watching Jurassic World, but finding theI am a gamer. I don't watch too many films especially with games like Gta V and witcher 3 out. But thank god I watched this little gem of a movie. I had originally gone to the theater with the aim of watching Jurassic World, but finding the tickets for that sold out decided to watch this unheard movie. And boy am I thankful I did. It's concept is brilliant and novel, animation is fantastic, dialogues are hilarious and most of all sends a beautifdl message out. A must watch :)… Expand

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SzenSep 11, 2015

Extremely well crafted, with huge emotional depth, "Inside Out" has a very original story, it is full of humor and it will stay in the audience's minds for a very long time.

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Jess-BodJul 3, 2015

Pixar has really outdone itself with Inside Out. A tear-jerking movie with absolutely stunning animation will have you leaving the theater with a huge smile and eyes full of tears. This movie shows kids that all your feelings are vital, notPixar has really outdone itself with Inside Out. A tear-jerking movie with absolutely stunning animation will have you leaving the theater with a huge smile and eyes full of tears. This movie shows kids that all your feelings are vital, not just joy, and it also reminds adults that there are times in which you'll feel sad, and that's okay! If you haven't seen the movie yet I highly suggest seeing it before it leaves theaters!… Expand

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HelloMisterSep 3, 2015

Inside Out took five years for the producers to make.
It also took 5 years until something actually happened in the movie.
Overall it is a decent movie but incredibly slow paced. Pixar definitely makes better movies then Disney... thereInside Out took five years for the producers to make.
It also took 5 years until something actually happened in the movie.

Overall it is a decent movie but incredibly slow paced. Pixar definitely makes better movies then Disney... there is always more meaning and depth. However something was missing. It ended up being a slow paced Alice in wonderland (where unneeded situations were added to make a story). It that was enjoyable but, to boring to watch a second time.… Expand

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jrdacosta2002Oct 17, 2015

Inside Out Is Best Pixar Film Ever Animation Is Good Actor Is Good Music & Score Was Amazing Desgin Of This Movie Was Epic Characters Awesome Pete Doctor Great Job

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EyesBlueNov 20, 2015

Pixar is finally and literally welcome back! This could not see a good film with that quality, since the days of Up and Toy Story 3. It is not like the disappointing Cars 2 or The Brave (the latter very cute and educational but not has thePixar is finally and literally welcome back! This could not see a good film with that quality, since the days of Up and Toy Story 3. It is not like the disappointing Cars 2 or The Brave (the latter very cute and educational but not has the same "poetry" of the other Pixar masterpieces.).He made me move, laugh and think at the same time! Finally!

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BrentNiceDec 4, 2015

As an adult, there have been animated movies I actually enjoy. The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, and Toy Story come to mind. This movie is being rated as if it's on the same level and to be perfectly honest it's not even close.As an adult, there have been animated movies I actually enjoy. The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, and Toy Story come to mind. This movie is being rated as if it's on the same level and to be perfectly honest it's not even close. The story is so flat and unbearably boring that my wife and I literally walked out of the theater. Will kids like it? I have no idea. But if you are an adult and are thinking about watching this movie, do yourself a favor and rewatch a classic instead.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Jun 9, 2016

I'm with the other negatives here in that I think the critics and movie-goers were seduced by the over saturated color - an orgy of color, actually. The story's conceit - personified emotions - just doesn't hold together well at all, it wasI'm with the other negatives here in that I think the critics and movie-goers were seduced by the over saturated color - an orgy of color, actually. The story's conceit - personified emotions - just doesn't hold together well at all, it was too ambitious and destined to fail when implemented. Now this may work for kids who can't understand such things but adults should be slamming this. Just a big disappointment.… Expand

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moothemagiccowJan 30, 2016

I cannot for the life of me understand why people seem to adore this movie. It's frighteningly dull. Just another road movie, this time set inside a frame story that just failed to reach me. The emotion characters are somewhere in-betweenI cannot for the life of me understand why people seem to adore this movie. It's frighteningly dull. Just another road movie, this time set inside a frame story that just failed to reach me. The emotion characters are somewhere in-between worshiping and controlling a little girl who gets upset because.... her new house is dirty. A big victorian house in the most expensive city in the country. The whole movie I felt more empathy for the parents who tried to make the move comfortable for their daughter.
The whole emotions/memories world just failed to wow me. It seemed inconsistent, cheesy and reductive. Even when the worst happened and whole buildings crumbled, they just reappeared intact later on. The jokes were bland... the whole movie was.… Expand

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chepod8Jun 23, 2015

¿Será esta la mejor película de Pixar? Después de verla no suena tan descabellado, tan original, creativa, divertida y con un gran mensaje como la cultura de Pixar lo demanda.

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GoodmongoJul 1, 2015

The movie is OK. It had a great premise and could have been so much more. The problems that both my wife I felt were that this movie never had a real message or theme. All the great Pixar movies had a theme and message that could be summedThe movie is OK. It had a great premise and could have been so much more. The problems that both my wife I felt were that this movie never had a real message or theme. All the great Pixar movies had a theme and message that could be summed up in a single sentence. Unfortunately Inside Out doesn't. Amy Pohler as Joy is the exact same character she was on Parks and Req. Sadness was so annoying that I felt like anger early on.

I mean the whole theme of the movie is that a memory can be both joy and sorrow. Yawn. Finally, the relationship of the parents to the girl is very lacking. The parents "need" her to be supportive of the move and problems. She must show happiness and be supportive. Then in the end the parents finally realize that maybe the kid was sad about the move. Are parents that stupid?

There were some great parts. Loved showing other people's minds and their control centers. Too bad the movie couldn't have focused on this instead of the story it picked.… Expand

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LordDoranAug 12, 2015

I feel like I am the minority here, but I really did not enjoy this film. I have been a Pixar fan for years, even since my dad bought me Toy Story on VHS and me, him and my step-mother watched it in the living room on our projector. They hadI feel like I am the minority here, but I really did not enjoy this film. I have been a Pixar fan for years, even since my dad bought me Toy Story on VHS and me, him and my step-mother watched it in the living room on our projector. They had a good cast (minus Lewis Black. That guy just grates me), just to me it falls apart at it's story line and it's execution.

Where it falls apart for me is the characters and the lack of development they have. You just don't feel anything towards them, so you don't care for or feel any of the emotions that they are feeling. This disappointed me as with their previous film "Up", and they managed feel every range of emotion possible in the space of the first 10 minutes.

The other big problem I had with Inside Out was that the world that populate the feature with-in Riley's "psyche" were boring, bland, lifeless and unimaginative. When the 2 main characters are having navigate themselves through them, they just leave nothing memorable. To me, the worlds are literally dead and lifeless.

I have 2 positives, though they do not compare the 2 negatives I have already listed. The animation (unsurprisingly) is stunning and is the exact level you expect a Pixar animation to be at. Now to the most enjoyable part of the film in my opinion. The story revolves around the emotions residing inside of Riley's head and essentially revolves around her. The most enjoyable part of the film for me was where we showed the emotions inside the mother and fathers heads, and also during the credits scene you see inside quite a few other characters heads. It is pretty funny as well as very inventive. Shame that it is barely 5 minutes of the entire film.

I can see kids enjoying the film, but being a long standing Pixar film fan, I did not enjoy it in the slightest. I hope they do better on their next project.… Expand

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Serenityinaz12Jun 23, 2015

This movie was OK, but none of my family felt it was even remotely close to being one of Pixar's best. The endless high praise I don't get. Not a bad movie by any means, simply ok.

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SeanGamerDaysJun 30, 2015

Inside Out deliver a good sense of humor of emotions to children & amature adults, but it's not dull as many Disney/Pixar movies (exp: Toy Story). Although parents can sometimes be stressful while watching this movies with their kids, whoInside Out deliver a good sense of humor of emotions to children & amature adults, but it's not dull as many Disney/Pixar movies (exp: Toy Story). Although parents can sometimes be stressful while watching this movies with their kids, who have been gone into a deep depresion. In the end, all colorfull of joy is brought to the children...… Expand

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BeeryNov 23, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Herman's Head combined with The Phantom Tollbooth, and it's never as good as either. I spotted the main thrust of the plot (spoiler - we need sadness) early on, so getting to the big reveal was a chore, and the big reveal wasn't big - it almost seemed as if the filmmakers weren't sure how to develop the story. Sorry, Pixar, but this one is no "Incredibles". It's like you're just going through the motions.… Expand

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Tbone413Jul 2, 2015

Best Pixar movie. Nothing else. If you haven't seen this masterpiece yet, GO SEE IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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WheelzFourReelzJun 20, 2015

With mature themes, great characters, superb voice acting, a hilarious script with strong emotional punches, breathtaking animation, and an excellent score, Inside Out proves that Pixar has still got it with their best, and smartest, film in years.

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JurgenRamnballMar 4, 2016

Overrated movie that is possibly good if compared to Cars 2, but unworthy of comparing to the most successful movies by Pixar. The story is weak, nothing relevant happens and it's the same "journey to go back home" we saw in every PixarOverrated movie that is possibly good if compared to Cars 2, but unworthy of comparing to the most successful movies by Pixar. The story is weak, nothing relevant happens and it's the same "journey to go back home" we saw in every Pixar movie. The jokes are 100 years old, you saw them before the first season of Bugs Bunny in the 40's. The premise is flawed, the movie is about a kid beginning depression to make other kids care about her, but that disease is never mentioned, the kids will never care about something they don't even know what is. The emotion of the movie is very "pushed", one of the characters pratically begs you to cry with her. The people who gave it the Oscar must not have watched it.… Expand

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Chilly64Aug 2, 2015

Myself, my wife and our 2 kids went to see this last week and none of us thought it was great.
I found it extremely boring and my kids barely cracked a smile the whole way through!
We love all these animation movies but were leftMyself, my wife and our 2 kids went to see this last week and none of us thought it was great.
I found it extremely boring and my kids barely cracked a smile the whole way through!
We love all these animation movies but were left disappointed by this one.
There are some good moments here and there, but too few.… Expand

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ComandanteCobraMay 2, 2019

From and Adult spectator point of view..It's a boring movie.
The premise is like a modern cartoon re-interpretation of old school sitcom Herman's Head (from 90's era) but it's not as funny. Problem lies in a very basic story, basic morals,From and Adult spectator point of view..It's a boring movie.
The premise is like a modern cartoon re-interpretation of old school sitcom Herman's Head (from 90's era) but it's not as funny. Problem lies in a very basic story, basic morals, stereotipated characters, childish only humor.
Forgettable movie for an Adult...maybe a child would rise the vote a notch...but It's inferior to Ratatouille, Zootopia, Wreck-It Ralph 1, Big Hero 6, Finding Nemo or all the old school classic.… Expand

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DolphinReviewsJul 20, 2022

It seems most people enjoyed this movie. I, however, found it incredibly annoying.

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namelessJun 20, 2015

Extremely inventive. Well done... but in the middle we spent 25 minutes too long on the same journey. Enjoy the beginning and end but know that there is this part in the middle that treads over the same material and ironically you lose theExtremely inventive. Well done... but in the middle we spent 25 minutes too long on the same journey. Enjoy the beginning and end but know that there is this part in the middle that treads over the same material and ironically you lose the emotional connection. During the credits they figured out when they needed to show more of during the film but by that time the film was likely already completed. My admiration for not trying something new... which is so unusual today.… Expand

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CandyVaDCNov 6, 2015

So dumb. I was really looking forward to this because all the critics loved this movie, but I have no idea why they liked this boring boring movie. A stupid adventure of fictional people inside a girl's head repesenting each emotion. They goSo dumb. I was really looking forward to this because all the critics loved this movie, but I have no idea why they liked this boring boring movie. A stupid adventure of fictional people inside a girl's head repesenting each emotion. They go on a made-up adventure that has nothing to do with reality. Just a stupid plot, a dumb concept and a big disappointment. Usually animated movies can be very good, but this one was terrible. A metascore of 94? Has the world gone crazy? One of the most boring, annoying movies I've seen in a few years.… Expand

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DRauchDoes2015Jun 23, 2015

More than a masterpiece. More than perfect. This film pushed so many of my buttons on a personal level that it's belittling to rank it with the common-tongue descriptor of 'masterpiece'. Inside Out . . . moved me deeply . . . beyondMore than a masterpiece. More than perfect. This film pushed so many of my buttons on a personal level that it's belittling to rank it with the common-tongue descriptor of 'masterpiece'. Inside Out . . . moved me deeply . . . beyond examination. I . . . didn't merely cry during this film, though you could say that the three or four times when I sniffled and my eyes welled up with **** that I was crying then. That was when I was crying. However, I also wept, no, I SOBBED. I profusely balled by eyes out like a big weenie. And it was one of the most cathartic experiences of my life. Never before has a work of cinema emitted such wracking waves of pure, touching storytelling that conveys so much universal, human understanding. Just because I cried (ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS), I wouldn't label this a melancholic, downer of a movie. It finds the perfect balance of euphoric, jubilant happiness to offset the brewing, incessant sadness that comes with every moment of joy. It is the sad realization that the feeling of elation is fleet. It won't last. As much as we want to reminisce and relive our memories from early youth, the purest concentration of feeling we have, we grow older and are taken out of the comfort of the world we've become used to. Moving, losing friends, growing out of childish things like imaginary friends (Oh, Bing Bong, WHHYYYYY??!!), becoming distanced from your family and becoming more independent, all these things are essential to the unending departing nature of life. I think goodbyes are truly the most traumatic loss we can experience. Inside Out illustrates that visually in a way that is unprecedentedly effective and hard-hitting. It is also brilliantly scripted, hilarious, GORGEOUSLY ANIMATED, ingeniously concepted and executed with unwavering skill and focus.

This may be the best animated film I've ever seen. Don't miss the opportunity to see this MULTIPLE TIMES in theaters.… Expand

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Rex_richardsJul 27, 2015

If you're the parent of a 11 year old girl who has gone all moody this movie is probably amazing. For everyone else, it really isn't that great. At least twice it's genuinely boring. My conclusion? All reviewers are are in their late thirtiesIf you're the parent of a 11 year old girl who has gone all moody this movie is probably amazing. For everyone else, it really isn't that great. At least twice it's genuinely boring. My conclusion? All reviewers are are in their late thirties and early forties and have an 11 year old daughter.… Expand

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cryhardhumorJul 25, 2015

It's humor and wit never go further than the concept itself, which however cute and "imaginative" it may be is anything but "original". The family is to perfect and the comic relief to annoying for this movie to be anything more than at timesIt's humor and wit never go further than the concept itself, which however cute and "imaginative" it may be is anything but "original". The family is to perfect and the comic relief to annoying for this movie to be anything more than at times cute enough to enjoy for a few seconds before sappy music and over exposed shots of happiness and laughter meant to do nothing blatantly and lazily abuse your emotions set in. At this point Pixar seems to be doing nothing but rinsing and repeating, but since they're Pixar I guess I'm not allowed to criticize them.… Expand

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DokaluJun 23, 2015

One of the best Pixar's movies ever made. It's beautiful, it's emotional, it's original, it's funny, and it's surprisingly clever. This film shows how emotions work in a very smart and impressive way, and handles a kid's psychology with realOne of the best Pixar's movies ever made. It's beautiful, it's emotional, it's original, it's funny, and it's surprisingly clever. This film shows how emotions work in a very smart and impressive way, and handles a kid's psychology with real characters. It's a movie that adults and kids can enjoy equally.… Expand

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LittleCutieSep 30, 2015

Easily the best Pixar film since Up. I cried a lot after watching Up. But this film was a whole new different experience. Such an innovative idea, respect for that Pete Docter. This would be my bet for Academy Award for Best PictureEasily the best Pixar film since Up. I cried a lot after watching Up. But this film was a whole new different experience. Such an innovative idea, respect for that Pete Docter. This would be my bet for Academy Award for Best Picture nomination and I can see the film has already won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature on 28 February 2016.… Expand

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nicolasconnaultNov 27, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic animation, good initial idea... But I have quite a few beefs with this movie, so here we go:

1. As usual, Disney paints out the "normal" person with a broad brush designed to appeal to the largest number of people, instead of giving the main character any sort of uniqueness or depth (which are "normal" in Real Life!). In comparison, Studio Ghibli's female characters are all very complex and different. You don't need to get the audience to identify with the character's every trait and thoughts. There is nothing interesting about Riley, she's clearly been constructed as the "mainstream kid", almost a blank slate, America's archetypical kid (white middle class, single child).

2. There is some lovely symbolism in the movie, but most of the story-telling that happens inside Riley's head appears completely unrelated to what is happening in Riley's reality. What does it mean that Joy and Sadness are lost in long-term memory? This is the central part of the movie, and it drags on and on, and most of its aspects don't seem to help Riley's character development.

3. Of all the core emotions they could have picked, why disgust? I mean, what about love, selfishness, or empathy? Disgust seems mostly irrelevant to the whole movie, and extending her role from protecting Riley from poisoning to social acceptance (make-up, dress etc.) is such a stretch that it makes no sense to me.

4. At the end of the movie, my 5-year-old son laughed his head off. I asked him what his favourite part was, and he said "The cat at the end! I want to watch this over and over again!". Getting into other characters' heads was the comic aspect of the movie, and the little they did (about 5 minutes altogether) was very well done and very, very funny. But keeping it to the trailer and the credits makes it look like the original ideas around the movie were discarded because they interrupted the very serious emotional tone that was supposed to drive it. There's something missing there in the pacing of humour, a missed opportunity.… Expand

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pardogatoJun 22, 2015

Not a straight rip-off of "Herman's Head", a 90's Fox sitcom, but with a “Fear” character disturbingly similar to said TV show, it make us wonder if Inside Out isn’t just an indulgent fantasy of our love to simplify reality into stereotypes.Not a straight rip-off of "Herman's Head", a 90's Fox sitcom, but with a “Fear” character disturbingly similar to said TV show, it make us wonder if Inside Out isn’t just an indulgent fantasy of our love to simplify reality into stereotypes. Funny? Yes! Charming, oh yes! Too long? Indeed! Despite mixing an outdated psychology of emotions with contemporary concepts of mind, the biggest fault of Inside Out is overestimating its story as worth a full-length feature film. Half of the film is a round-around journey of the two main characters trying to return (without success) to their headquarters. After the fourth attempt, my daughter was like, “will the rest of the movie be like this?” When the plot solves, you feel relief it just ended, but don’t care anymore.… Expand

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PabloBird22Aug 15, 2016

Im just gonna say something, ¡¡THIS MOVIE IS SO OVERRATED!! as the size of Godzilla :/
the good dinosaur was beautiful, my girlfriend love this movie that means that im disagree with her >:(

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AmRodDec 28, 2015

I only liked the pretty colors; could've looked at a box of crayons, and saved the $1.60 at Redbox. Boring!!! Answered e mails I was so disinterested. Maybe OK for a toddler.

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SchildereJun 24, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie has a depressing core message about the death of childhood and the loss of beautiful memories. The middle part is long and painful, with too few of the hilarious moments promised in the trailer. Parents as well as tweens and teens may find it emotionally wrenching. This was a missed opportunity to explore emotions and empathy, and the film instead portrays the "end" of childhood as the death of cherished memories of imaginary friends and silliness. The best parts appear in the trailer, the last 5 minutes, and the credits.… Expand

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White_BearJul 20, 2015

I remember the day when I first seen the trailer of Inside out. What a brilliant idea I thought it was so awesome I watched the trailer several times and enjoyed every time. But the movie was a huge disappointment, it looks it is one of theI remember the day when I first seen the trailer of Inside out. What a brilliant idea I thought it was so awesome I watched the trailer several times and enjoyed every time. But the movie was a huge disappointment, it looks it is one of the movies with trailer is better than the movie itself. In the trailer all people got magic creatures called emotions in their brain, but in the movie only the main character does there is only one scene where you can see these "emotions" in the head of different people and you already seen it in the trailer. Mom and Dad characters are completely one dimensional. Even the girl looks like robot controlled by stupid crew. And why did they put in this popular psychology theory that loves to put labels on people but always no more than 4 please. I better to see how the emotions behave in different life situations than to follow how american sale manager "Joy" learns the hard way that analytic "Sorrow" also a person and could be useful sometimes.… Expand

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Dareviewer12Aug 4, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie sucked. It was way to predictable and u know there will be a second movie with its **** ending. The way they show how feelings are dealt with is was good until the actual plot comes in where your "joy" and "sad" are lost??? Da fuq. Anyway This movie didn't work out well and its not a watch if your not a kid. I just hope the second movie isn't predicable and has more than the 5 feelings… Expand

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yehdatguyJul 1, 2015

is gud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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ShadicatsJul 3, 2015

I will give it this, it is not typical formulaic. The design and graphics feel very made-for-tv-series. In fact, the animation is lazy. There are some clever moments, train of thought.... eta. It is also nice to see the psychologicalI will give it this, it is not typical formulaic. The design and graphics feel very made-for-tv-series. In fact, the animation is lazy. There are some clever moments, train of thought.... eta. It is also nice to see the psychological theory behind it - BUT - it is a cartoon movie, aimed for kids - a lot of this fluff is going to go right over the kids heads and many adults.

It wasn't entertaining in my books. It had too many convenient impossible road blocks tossed up as incidenting plot.… Expand

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rgainesJul 27, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I certainly don't think it's in kids best interest to be kept within a protective bubble and not exposed to the reality that there is suffering in life, I do think that the main principle of a "kids" animated movie should be to bring them happiness. When I brought my 6 year old daughter home my wife asked her how the film was and she just looked forward and didn't utter a word. At least warn the public that your kids are going to get a full dose of the reality blues if they go to see this film. On numerous occasions my 6 year old daughter asked me why all the characters are crying. Then it gets really awesome when the little emotion of "joy" character is down in the dark waste bin of memories with the main character's imaginary friend. She clutches the smoldering and dying memories of past happiness and sobs uncontrollably. But she does eventually make it out of this purgatory because imaginary friend sacrifices his life and slowly fades away dissolving before our eyes. But the kicker was when my kid looks at me and asks with troubled eyes what will happen when the last solid island of this girls thoughts (truth island has already died as she steals from her mother to run away from home, etc) "family island" will crumble and disappear. What are the writers sadists? To push the limits were they trying to see if they could make an Angela's ashes for little kids? I actually felt guilty taking my daughter to see this film.… Expand

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djniceyNov 10, 2015

This movie is exceptional, it works on so many levels as a simple film for young children, and an incisive and sharp tale of human emotion, relationships, memories and feelings for adults. Whoever wrote the screenplay for this film is aThis movie is exceptional, it works on so many levels as a simple film for young children, and an incisive and sharp tale of human emotion, relationships, memories and feelings for adults. Whoever wrote the screenplay for this film is a genius. The story is engaging and charming and the animation, as always with Pixar films, is pushing the boundaries of computer animation. I'd say this is definitely one of the best films of 2015, if not the best, and definitely worth a watch.… Expand

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WeaselboystDec 31, 2015

Pixar continues to amaze. Full of emotions both figuratively and literally weaved into a unique story. It reassures fans that Pixar hasn't lost its touch. One of the best this year (2015).

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ardania22Jul 10, 2015

Pixar's done it again! This is one of the few movies where I can think of literally nothing negative to say about it. The humor is strong, the world is creative, and the story's honesty about growing up makes one of the most emotionallyPixar's done it again! This is one of the few movies where I can think of literally nothing negative to say about it. The humor is strong, the world is creative, and the story's honesty about growing up makes one of the most emotionally charged moments in any Pixar film. A true masterpiece.… Expand

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bfoore90Aug 1, 2015

GGGGREAT MOVIE!! A truly great and emotional film that takes a deep look at human emotions and gives an interesting look on how emotions drive us. This movie is everything you want in a classic Pixar film and so much more.

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43in2014Sep 25, 2015

While the film may have great conceptual ideas, it failed in presenting the ideas in a sufficiently entertaining way. Children and some teenagers would not understand half of the concepts because it is too adult for them. Children who haveWhile the film may have great conceptual ideas, it failed in presenting the ideas in a sufficiently entertaining way. Children and some teenagers would not understand half of the concepts because it is too adult for them. Children who have watched it with me did not rave about the film at the end. Mature adults who have watched it with me were ambivalent at the end. The film is also insufficiently funny and would not satisfy all children, teenagers and young adults.

Who would think the film is great? Mature adults who see a deeper meaning in the story.
Who would think the film is only so-so? From children to young adults.
Who would think the film is lousy? No one.

Score: 3/5 (No half score). Save your money and watch it on TV.… Expand

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Kai82Mar 21, 2020

One of the most brilliant ideas for a movie I have seen. It has a great story, awesome humour and an incredible deep understanding about growing up and human emotions. Its the rare case were you can mix sad and matured themes with humour in aOne of the most brilliant ideas for a movie I have seen. It has a great story, awesome humour and an incredible deep understanding about growing up and human emotions. Its the rare case were you can mix sad and matured themes with humour in a genuine way. The matured themes are growing up pains, a relocation to a new (unfamiliar) place and family troubles caused by it. The brilliant part is that you have a visualisation of the emotions in the head of each person working in a control centre. With Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger and Disgust you have a great cast. Also the concept of memories, subconscious and ideas are well done. I am still amazed how so matured and sad themes mix with great humour in a way that non harms the other. I usually hate tragicomedies and while I think it is not one it leans in this direction. Like I said the humour works perfect. All jokes work and I am amazed about the creativity. I cant name not one other movie that took a concept and used it to this near perfection. Then there is the story. It is so relatable. The parts for growing up and moving to a new location are absolute true. If you experienced this too you will agree. All implications are natural and there is again no flaw. I cant say not much more about this without spoilers but you should know by this time that this is an awesome movie. Overall I am deeply impressed by this movie and I wish I had seen it as child because some thinks here would have helped me. This is the gold standard for creativity and a masterpiece for the ages. Definitely watch the scenes after the movie for a salvo of great jokes… Expand

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AxeTJul 7, 2015

After a string of duds (by Pixar standards anyway) following the longest consecutive smash hit run maybe ever in motion pictures, this movie is back in line with the proven genius of the Pixar Brain Trust. However, it is massively unjustlyAfter a string of duds (by Pixar standards anyway) following the longest consecutive smash hit run maybe ever in motion pictures, this movie is back in line with the proven genius of the Pixar Brain Trust. However, it is massively unjustly over-rated yet again by the idiot critics who sense any kind of intellectual endeavor that strives to entertain and exert high brow thought as an automatic rubber stamp highest rating, best review they can generate. Again, this is because they are all sheep who cannot make movies themselves and they love to champion ones that put their values on display and also challenge them as viewers since all they do is watch movies and it gets boring, especially with all the garbage.
To put this in perspective for the rest of us: While this movie is extremely clever and very sharp, also with vivid bright colors I personally loved, it is not a great movie on the level of past Pixar greats such as "Finding Nemo", "Ratatouille", or "Toy Story 3" to name some of the best in my book. It doesn't have the all important emotional impact in a story that is by its nature very complicated, too complicated especially for kids.… Expand

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Dal_ReviewedDatSep 21, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My First film review on Metacritic - I'm a movie goer but I don't really care enough to comment on most.

Inside Out -

I've watched pretty much every Pixar film there is, having a young daughter means we watch anything that comes up. This years 'HOME' by dream-works my daughter is still currently obsessed with, and I've watched it well over 100 times sort-of-thing... painful but it's bearable still today, just!
I was hoping for much the same from Pixars latest offering.

For me, an Adult, this film was either a 9 or a 10. There's a lot of in-humour aimed at parents and I was happy to laugh at these parts, but my god, for a children's film, this is one onslaught of misery. My daughter finished watching this film confused and I think genuinely upset.

The plot is a growing-of-age story whereby the main character, an eleven year old girl, moves towns and loses everything that her former home had with it. The main charisma character that controls her brain alongside 'sadness' get lost in her long-term memory, and from thereon it's one bad thing happening after another to the main character as the personalities left controlling her brain fail in every situation after, while the lost items themselves stumble from one tragic loss to the next, such as losing the memory of her childhood friend (who is literally erased from existence) - I'm not keen on death as a theme within kids films, it's not easily approached and leads to uncomfortable questions.

I'm rating this film down as it's not really a kids film at all. I think of those films I watched over and over in my childhood (which haven't become sad memories now!!) and they all had that Spielberg magic, charm and adventure. This film as a film for a… Expand

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carlosgzOct 26, 2015

Never boring and with an all-star cast, this movie proves to be a thrilling and exciting experience for kids and adults alike. It really is very fun. Very funny, too. I guess the only thing I didn't enjoy was the predicatability. I would'veNever boring and with an all-star cast, this movie proves to be a thrilling and exciting experience for kids and adults alike. It really is very fun. Very funny, too. I guess the only thing I didn't enjoy was the predicatability. I would've also loved to listen more to Disgust and Fear. Amy Poehler and Phyllis Smith as Joy and Sadness are amazing. This may very well be the best Pixar film to date. Pete Docter manages to create the best scenarios possible for this complex concept with an ever so vivid universe.… Expand

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kyle20ellisMar 29, 2022

Most of Pixar's films are wonderful (short films too), and while the three films made after Toy Story 3 weren't up to their top standards they were still better than most animation companies at their worst. Inside Out was nothing short of aMost of Pixar's films are wonderful (short films too), and while the three films made after Toy Story 3 weren't up to their top standards they were still better than most animation companies at their worst. Inside Out was nothing short of a masterwork, Pixar's best since Toy Story 3 and one of their best overall.

Pixar films can be relied upon to have great animation, and Inside Out certainly does have great animation. No, wonderful animation and some of the company's most ingeniously inventive, with gorgeously vibrant colours, a very imaginatively rendered setting (and the lands even more ingeniously done, the next land more so than the last), very meticulous and beautifully modelled backgrounds and clever character designs that match the emotions more than ideally. Michael Giacchino's sparkling, rousing and very charming score is one of my personal favourite scores of the year so far, and every bit as great as his score for Up.

A superb job was done with the script here too, the comedy is clever and witty without ever being forced and balances subtly with the drama, the drama is some of the most truly poignant of any Pixar film and it doesn't ever feel manipulative or overdone and it's very smartly insightful. The story, not one of THE most innovative concepts but is one of the more imaginative uses of it and is quite original for Pixar actually, goes at a slightly steadier pace than other Disney films, but still captivated. It was very easy to completely connect with Riley and her situation and this was easily the Pixar film since Toy Story 3 that I connected with emotionally the most, also one of Pixar's most moving stories quite easily.

Loved the characters too, Anger, Fear, Disgust and Bing Bong (the imaginary friend and the 'epitome of immaturity', without ever being annoying, his back story did bring a tear to the eye) stole every scene they were in, and even Sadness managed to crack some funny one-liners even in her depressive state. Joy also positively lights up the screen and Riley was easy to connect with and much more than just a stereotypical teen girl. The voice acting is splendid. Amy Poehler is note perfect as Joy with her spirited banter giving the character so much life while also bringing a human element to her as well, Lewis Black gives an explosively barn-storming turn as Anger, Phyllis Smith is amusing and affecting, Bill Hader and Mindy Kaling are similarly priceless and in a way that makes the characters of Fear and Disgust endearing rather than annoying, Richard Kind is innocently charming and Kyle MacLachlan and Diane Lane are appropriately compassionate.

Overall, a masterful return to form for Pixar. It's their best since Toy Story 3 and one of their best overall as well. 10/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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TheEpicestGuyJul 27, 2015

this is a mediocre movie that takes the premise of Herman's head and gives it the good old predictable Pixar formula. Don't let this review ruin your enjoyment of the movie but don't act like it should win best picture or anything.

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IloveJbalof1Aug 2, 2015

It was good but not what I thought it was going to be. It was way over kids heads not a good family film. If it was going to be a good family film put stuff in it that kids will love

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OzzieVikingOct 8, 2015

Great movie but I don't understand the hype and praise. This really is Pixar trying to make people think that they have little people in their head that control them. And this is why people think Autistic kids are dumb. Blegh.

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RichypaisanoDec 8, 2015

Una magnífica obra de arte, sin duda para mí la mejor película del 2015, una de las mejores películas en "monitos" de toda la historia, pixar lo hizo otra vez

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PanchogulMay 12, 2020

No se porqué no la vi antes, esta historia, además de estar magníficamente construida y desarrollada, es creativa, dinámica, emotiva y llena de gran espíritu, posiblemente una de las mejores películas de Disney Pixar de la década del 2010, meNo se porqué no la vi antes, esta historia, además de estar magníficamente construida y desarrollada, es creativa, dinámica, emotiva y llena de gran espíritu, posiblemente una de las mejores películas de Disney Pixar de la década del 2010, me encantó el trasfondo psicológico y aunque al principio tuve sentimientos encontrados con Tristeza, al final casi acabo llorando de lo conmovido que me sentí.… Expand

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JohnMcQMar 4, 2016

Certainly the best Pixar film ever made. The brilliant screenplay is reason for this wonderful and beautiful animation. The script manages to convince the audience of the the importance of expressing emotions and accepting sadness, somethingCertainly the best Pixar film ever made. The brilliant screenplay is reason for this wonderful and beautiful animation. The script manages to convince the audience of the the importance of expressing emotions and accepting sadness, something with live actions have not been able to do. The issue of mental health is so visible and important for the young kids and even adults who watch. However, it does get a little boring in the middle but manages to save it self later on.… Expand

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SuperAquaLuigiMar 3, 2017

There really isn't a lot I can say about this movie that hasn't already been said. It's got great humor, animation, emotional scenes, themes, set-pieces, creativity, simple but memorable and likable characters, and all while returning PixarThere really isn't a lot I can say about this movie that hasn't already been said. It's got great humor, animation, emotional scenes, themes, set-pieces, creativity, simple but memorable and likable characters, and all while returning Pixar back to form. It's just easier to say I loved it more than any other movie I saw in 2015.… Expand

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manningn15Jun 9, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Inside Out is an A++ animated movie and to me is one of the best animated movies of all time. The animation and visual were gorgeous and stunning, I loved every character, the emotion balls, and the different lands of personality. All of the voice over performances were phenomenal especially from Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Richard Kind, Bill Hader, Mindy Kaling, Lewis Black, and Kaitlyn Dias. The writing and story were remarkable, the story really showed what it is like to be a teenager and having to move to a new town, house, and school and the emotion that come with. I loved how original the concept of the movie was. This movie was funny, cute, and extremely touching. The movies score was outstanding and it is my favorite movie score of all time, it is so nice to listen to. Inside Out is my favorite Pixar movie of all time, it is my 2nd favorite animated movie of all time, and one of my top 10 favorite movies of all time.… Expand

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YesterJan 24, 2020

Such a dumb, vapid and shallow movie. It's so surface level that it's insulting kids' intelligence.

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Sosmooth1982Dec 29, 2022

Very interesting idea for a movie. Sadness drives me crazy though. Pretty decent movie though. It's a good family to watch together.

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Patriota97Nov 7, 2020

Dentro Fuera es una experiencia desafiante no apta para noobs que solo saben jugar al fifa, le recomiendo este juego a todo macho alfa (Si eres mujer lo pasaras muy mal, no tiene arcoíris ni cocinas)
Mi personaje favorito de Dentro Fuera fueDentro Fuera es una experiencia desafiante no apta para noobs que solo saben jugar al fifa, le recomiendo este juego a todo macho alfa (Si eres mujer lo pasaras muy mal, no tiene arcoíris ni cocinas)
Mi personaje favorito de Dentro Fuera fue ESPiderman, porque consiguió superar su minusvalía (Era negro) y recuperar la paz en la grieta del invocador. Conclusión: hay un negro, no me gusta, 0, quieren convertir a nuestros hijos en negros, para probar el 5G, y controlarnos a todos.Horrible.0,… Expand

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RTsingsNov 22, 2020

Worst Disney movie ever! I don't know how it doesn't have any negative reviews. The premise is great, but the movie falls way short of its expectations. I think everyone who reviewed this movie only watched the previews.

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KaioeduJun 16, 2023

Filme emocionante, é simplesmente perfeito como é retratado cada emoção de Riley

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JacobOct 16, 2015

Inside Out is still a charming film that wavers in between good and great. The exploration of the human mind is the film’s greatest strength and its greatest weakness. Its joyful to see the film explain how the various features of the humanInside Out is still a charming film that wavers in between good and great. The exploration of the human mind is the film’s greatest strength and its greatest weakness. Its joyful to see the film explain how the various features of the human mind work leading to tons of laughs and smiles. At the same time though it feels like too much of the film is that. Inside Out often gets so caught up in the gimmick that it forgets to tell a story. There are really powerful themes not only about the necessity of sadness; but about how each emotion has its place and you shouldn’t let one emotion rule your entire life. Whenever the film explores that it becomes something special. Had each element of Riley’s mind tied back to the film’s theme and helped the characters explore themselves like in Finding Nemo or Up this film could’ve become something special. Its still charming as it is having the fun of the mind and again there is some substance but again the gimmick holds it back. Even with all that said though I still really enjoy the film its more an explanation for why it doesn’t hit me as hard as Pixar’s other films. Whether it be for its charming gimmick or its thought provoking message Inside Out is the first time in a while I can say Pixar made a film that was really good. Not there best ever but there best in a while. There best film since Toy Story 3 and their best original film since Up. Hopefully really good movies return to being a norm and not an exception.… Expand