For this final entry we're going to be discussing the conclusion of the film. It'll be in vague terms, but if you don't want to know Inside Out's emotional resolution look away now (and come back once you've seen the film). The ending of Inside Out sees Joy and the rest of the gang discover the real worth of Sadness. For their first eleven years they've believed her an unnecessary emotion, only making Riley upset, but when their girl becomes emotionally disconnected the only way to make her feel again is to tinge her happy memories with a recollective sadness. They learn, essentially, that to live a fulfilling, well-rounded life you need a mixture of both Joy and Sadness. This is incredibly reflective of the film's narrative. Children, like Riley, can get by on Joy alone, but as you grow up and things change you need to have a more sombre awareness. It's a message incredibly apt in our recollective, nostalgia driven society, but also speaks on a bigger canvas. After all, isn't that the approach Pixar's been doing for the past two decades? Each one of their films has coupled astute humour with highly emotional moments in a package that seems bright and simple to children, but has a hidden pain to adults. So, on top of packing a wide-reaching message, Inside Out is showing the key to Pixar's genius. It's an explanation of what it is that makes their films universal and personal at the same time. Are you excited for Inside Out? Share your thoughts on the film down below.
