
Many moviegoers started questioning if the once-groundbreaking animation studio was folding under pressure from the Disney franchise machine. In the six years following the release of Pixar's critically-acclaimed Up, the fan-favorite Disney studio released two sequels ( Toy Story 3 and Cars 2) and one prequel ( Monsters University) but only a single original story ( Brave). As Riley faces one frustrating situation after another in the world, Disgust (Mindy Kaling), Fear (Bill Hader), and Anger (Lewis Black) attempt to keep their girl from mental collapse, while Joy and Sadness embark on a dangerous trek back to "Headquarters." In a desperate attempt to regain control, Joy tampers with Riley's memory logging system, which inadvertently leaves Joy and Sadness stranded in the maze of Long Term Memory. However, Sadness (Phyllis Smith) looms heavy in the background of her mind.Īs Joy attempts to keep Riley focused on the bright side of life, the young girl faces disappointments that throw her emotions into chaos. When Riley's father takes on a stressful new job in San Francisco, the Minnesotan pre-teen tries to be positive about the family move, buoyed by the Joy's can-do attitude. For over a decade, Riley's emotions - led by the exuberant Joy (Amy Poehler) - have helped their girl navigate the ups and downs of life, ensuring that even the most challenging days result in happy memories. Inside Out follows Riley (Kaitlyn Dias), a happy 11 year-old girl with loving parents, great friends, and a passion for hockey - thanks to subtle monitoring from her personified emotions.


Inside Out is an important reflection on the power of emotion and proof that Pixar is still king of imaginative CG animated storytelling.
