Inside Out

Thanks for the review, can't wait to see it! It looks so cute. Do you think it would be appropriate for an almost 4 year old? He's ok with sad but doesn't do well with scary scenes.

I can't wait to take my kids to see this movie. I think it will (hopefully) make a real impact on my 11 year old autistic son. I have spent 11 years trying to explain emotions to him and this movie really looks like the perfect way to do so for a visual learner like my child. Plus, we are also moving this summer (to CA!) so the themes will resonate with them as well.

dobby2010;2459222 wrote: Thanks for the review, can't wait to see it! It looks so cute. Do you think it would be appropriate for an almost 4 year old? He's ok with sad but doesn't do well with scary scenes.

I guess it really depends on what you would consider scary. There are a lot of suspenseful moments. I seem to remember a "surprise" scene, and there's one part that is sort of funny/scary. If he's seen Toy Story 3 he'd probably be fine with this one.

BrerGnat;2459223 wrote: I can't wait to take my kids to see this movie. I think it will (hopefully) make a real impact on my 11 year old autistic son. I have spent 11 years trying to explain emotions to him and this movie really looks like the perfect way to do so for a visual learner like my child. Plus, we are also moving this summer (to CA!) so the themes will resonate with them as well.

I agree -- I think this movie would be perfect for your son. it illustrates emotions in a way that's impossible in real life, through specific colors, voices and activities assigned to each feeling. Also, the characters' names are that of the emotions, so there's no subtlety. I'd love to hear what he thinks about the movie.

Thanks for sharing ... I can't wait to see it.

We've been to a few movies lately, and see the various previews, and they all look just super. I'm so glad the movie really is that good.

Glad to hear it! This is on our must see list for sure.

I've only seen the commercials, but does anyone else see a strong resemblance to this movie and Cranium Command (from Epcot)? ...at least in the overall concept.

ryca1dreams;2460597 wrote: I've only seen the commercials, but does anyone else see a strong resemblance to this movie and Cranium Command (from Epcot)? ...at least in the overall concept.

I can see that.

I don't know, I just can't get hyped for this one. I should be giddy for an original Pixar, but it just feels sad, and blah, to be honest, the snippets in the trailer didn't seem very funny to me. Hopefully I'm wrong!

ETA: After reading the OP's review again, the 'deep themes' kind of scares me. LOL Is it preachy? Because I hated that about Wall-E. :nono:

Melanie;2460631 wrote: I can see that.

I don't know, I just can't get hyped for this one. I should be giddy for an original Pixar, but it just feels sad, and blah, to be honest, the snippets in the trailer didn't seem very funny to me. Hopefully I'm wrong!

ETA: After reading the OP's review again, the 'deep themes' kind of scares me. LOL Is it preachy? Because I hated that about Wall-E. :nono:

If the reviews are any indication, this movie is one of Pixar's best ever. Universally loved by every reviewer I've seen online.

I think the "deep themes" are more along the lines of being in touch with your feelings and learning how to manage them. I don't think there is anything preachy in this movie, like there was in Wall-E. I could be wrong, though, as I've obviously not seen it. I didn't like that about Wall-E either.

This movie seems to be generally very uplifting and happy.

You're "all growed up now", Mel. You don't have to be a teenager again. ;)

Melanie;2460631 wrote: I don't know, I just can't get hyped for this one. I should be giddy for an original Pixar, but it just feels sad, and blah, to be honest, the snippets in the trailer didn't seem very funny to me. Hopefully I'm wrong!

ETA: After reading the OP's review again, the 'deep themes' kind of scares me. LOL Is it preachy? Because I hated that about Wall-E. :nono:

BrerGnat;2460650 wrote: If the reviews are any indication, this movie is one of Pixar's best ever. Universally loved by every reviewer I've seen online.

I think the "deep themes" are more along the lines of being in touch with your feelings and learning how to manage them. I don't think there is anything preachy in this movie, like there was in Wall-E. I could be wrong, though, as I've obviously not seen it. I didn't like that about Wall-E either.

This movie seems to be generally very uplifting and happy.

You're "all growed up now", Mel. You don't have to be a teenager again. ;)

No, not preachy at all. And I had the same reaction to the trailers. The humor is WAY better within the context of the movie. I hate when they give away the best jokes in the trailers because they just don't work as well when they're one-offs in a snippet.

By "deep themes" I meant that it touches on the universal experiences of growing up. But it does so in some really imaginative and creative ways. There are emotional ups and downs, but that's what makes it so good.

I agree with the OP this was a great movie and hilarious. From the previews I too thought this was going to be just OK and some 'meh' comedy. I was lol during many scenes...even well past the joke. it's been quite sometime since I have enjoyed a Disney movie this much!

I had decided to wait til it hit the red box on this one, but I think you may have changed my mind.

Can't wait to see this later for family pizza and movie night, the kids have been quoting the trailer for months! So glad you liked it!

DW and I are going to see it tonight, just the two of us, no kids!

Just got back and it was VERY good! Looking forward to actually seeing it again.

Nanc