You gotta hand it to a company like Pixar. Sure, they’re developing sequels to “The Incredibles” and making a “Toy Story 4,” but the studio’s been very devoted to creating their own original stories. And when they do make sequels, “Monsters” and “Cars," they’re based on their very own unique concepts. In fact, in the upcoming few years, we’ll be treated to another slate of new original films like “The Good Dinosaur,” a film centered on the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, and their upcoming picture “Inside Out.”
Directed by Pete Docter ("Up"), "Inside Out" has a pretty bold concept. It will be set in the mind of a young girl, where five emotions — Joy, Anger, Disgust, Fear and Sadness — try to lead the girl through her life. The voice-cast includes Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, Bill Hader, Phyllis Smith, Kaitlyn Dias, Diane Lane, Kyle MacLachlan and of course, Pixar lucky charm John Ratzenberger. Here’s the longform synopsis.
From an adventurous balloon ride above the clouds to a monster-filled metropolis, Academy Award®-winning director Pete Docter (“Monsters, Inc.,” “Up”) has taken audiences to unique and imaginative places. In Disney•Pixar’s original movie “ Inside Out,” he will take us to the most extraordinary location of all — inside the mind. Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions — Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Although Joy, Riley’s main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.
Due in theaters June 19, could “Inside Out” be Pixar’s riskiest film in a while since it doesn’t skew to a young male demo who adored “Toy Story” and “The Incredibles”? Considering their midas touch, we wouldn’t be too concerned. Check out the new trailer below.
Well this looks miles better than Brave.