10 Times Movies Did Their Research (And Nailed It)

One of the reasons Pixar has dominated animated films for the past three decades is the effort they put into researching the core concepts of the movies they work on. Case in point - Inside Out, which cognitive psychiatrist Jennifer Talarico described as "...a surprisingly accurate representation of how memory works".

This level of praise didn't come about due to happy accident on Pixar's part. Pixar worked with esteemed psychologist Paul Enkman to understand how to reflect the emotional state of an eleven-year-old girl. University of Berkley psychologist Dacher Keltner also acted as a consultant on the movie, playing a crucial role in expanding Pixar's understanding of how sadness acts as an instigator in creating bonds with others.

If you've seen Inside Out, then you'll know just how important a role Sadness - the emotion and the character - plays in the movie, and it's thanks to Pixar's discussions with Enkman and Keltner that the movie was able to so expertly teach children not to hide from sadness, but accept it as a fundamental part of growing up (a lesson that will certainly come in handy when they're old enough to have their hearts broken by their favourite sports team - signed, a Man Utd. fan).