Inside Out
2015movie
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Disney PlusDisney PlusThis isn’t exactly negative, but it’s an element that really should be brought up considering the very young age of the film’s target audience. Inside Out has some pretty sad, emotional moments in it. I heard a couple of kids crying during the screening I attended, heartbroken over what they were seeing and experiencing.
‘Inside Out’ deals with weighty themes of emotional turmoil and change, but it never becomes oppressive, thanks to the clever use of humor throughout the screenplay. The comic interactions between Joy, Sadness, and the other emotions provide much-needed relief and balance the tone of the film. When dealing with serious or complex themes in screenwriting, humor can be an effective tool to maintain balance and keep audiences engaged. Show, don’t tell. One of the hallmarks of great screenwriting, this principle is at the heart of ‘Inside Out’.
