“It’s the subconscious. It’s where they take all the troublemakers,” Sadness (voiced by Phyllis Smith) An adventure set in the mind, peak Pixar-style. As with INCEPTION, it is wonderful to see a movie with gumption tackle the brain in an exciting way. Both INSIDE OUT and Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster quickly world build and then immerse the audience. However, where the Leonardo DiCaprio starrer allowed the ideas of the mechanics of the mind to be subsumed by James Bond-esque action sequences, the Pixar studio endeavour never *ahem* forgets to continually make observations about the mysteries of our mental processes. There, among the jokes and emotionality, is what all grand escapade cinema needs to provide: Stakes. The very psyche of lead, Riley Anderson (Kaitlyn Dias), comes into peril. [To read more, click here.] |
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Filmaluation is dedicated to arts culture, with a particular focus on film. I care about intelligence, quality and entertainment. Need some movie and TV show recommendations? See the drop down to the right of the Home tab. Enjoy. The vital ambitions of art and entertainment: - Perceptiveness - Illumination - The unexpected - Innovation Brains and soul are key; but adrenaline junkies do not fret, there is also much love for an experience that delivers a sucker-punch to the guts via stunningly delivered thrills. Noun, “filmaluation”: The evaluation of a film Verb, "to filmaluate”: To evaluate a film I am well aware how difficult it is to make a film, put on a stage play, create a television show, write a novel, let alone make something of note. (That appreciation doesn’t stop me from having high standards though.) This online magazine is edited by Hemanth Kissoon. Filmaluation is owned by Filmaluation Limited (Company number 8549302. Registered in England and Wales) Archives
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