*This* is the movie you want to go after for having a superficial, hollow message? The family film thoughtful enough to express that a mantra of “I’m a good person” can actually put impossible standards on children? A film that conveys this idea so brilliantly and accessibly? This is what we’re going after for creative bankruptcy? Even your suggestion of how the film could have explored the concept of anxiety is an oversimplification of what is actually present in the story.
In general, the review seems to misrespresent the film that was delivered. Joy doesn’t try to box out the other emotions; she concedes their importance. Throughout the film, her goal is simply to come to a resolution, and it is always a resolution intended to be inclusive of the new emotions.
If audiences around the world in record numbers recognize the film as a cinematic triumph, then it simply is. There is no “record to set straight.” You write this review as if only you know the truth, and that anyone who connects with the film is wrong to do so. Simply put, the film does not resonate with you, and that seems to be since you disagree inherently with the execution of the premise of the entire series. But a reviewer should judge a film for what it is, not for what they would have made instead.
These are simply my two cents. Above all, I mainly just feel bad that you couldn’t get into either of the Inside Out films. And since you keep revisiting the original every few years, it appears so do you. Hopefully at some point down the line you can appreciate them for what they are, as opposed to whatever you want them to be.
There's a lot of hostility in this response, but I deeply appreciate your passion and taking the time to respond to my thoughts. My thoughts are my own - I don't pretend to have an objective answer because, ultimately, art is a marriage of subjective reaction to objective artistic choices.
I'm glad the film resonated with you - and clearly I'm in the minority.
I hope you'll subscribe to the newsletter and provide further insights on my other reviews.
Fascinating.
*This* is the movie you want to go after for having a superficial, hollow message? The family film thoughtful enough to express that a mantra of “I’m a good person” can actually put impossible standards on children? A film that conveys this idea so brilliantly and accessibly? This is what we’re going after for creative bankruptcy? Even your suggestion of how the film could have explored the concept of anxiety is an oversimplification of what is actually present in the story.
In general, the review seems to misrespresent the film that was delivered. Joy doesn’t try to box out the other emotions; she concedes their importance. Throughout the film, her goal is simply to come to a resolution, and it is always a resolution intended to be inclusive of the new emotions.
If audiences around the world in record numbers recognize the film as a cinematic triumph, then it simply is. There is no “record to set straight.” You write this review as if only you know the truth, and that anyone who connects with the film is wrong to do so. Simply put, the film does not resonate with you, and that seems to be since you disagree inherently with the execution of the premise of the entire series. But a reviewer should judge a film for what it is, not for what they would have made instead.
These are simply my two cents. Above all, I mainly just feel bad that you couldn’t get into either of the Inside Out films. And since you keep revisiting the original every few years, it appears so do you. Hopefully at some point down the line you can appreciate them for what they are, as opposed to whatever you want them to be.
There's a lot of hostility in this response, but I deeply appreciate your passion and taking the time to respond to my thoughts. My thoughts are my own - I don't pretend to have an objective answer because, ultimately, art is a marriage of subjective reaction to objective artistic choices.
I'm glad the film resonated with you - and clearly I'm in the minority.
I hope you'll subscribe to the newsletter and provide further insights on my other reviews.
Thanks,
Peter
Appreciate the reply! The response was not intended to be hostile, rather an impassioned defense of the film as well as all those who enjoy it.
It's clear you have a lot to offer when it comes to film criticism, even if we happen to disagree on this particular subject! Take care.