Did you know that Pixar started off as, “Graphics Group,” in 1979 as a computer division of LucasFilm, and in 1986 it was spun off as Pixar with funding from Steve Jobs, which became a majority stockholder? Walt Disney then bought Pixar for 7.8 billions dollars, and Steve Jobs became the largest single shareholder of Disney of all time.
Pixar is famous for some of the most amazing animated films; 13of their films are on the list of 50 most grossing films of all time, with Frozen coming in at 1.27 billion dollars.
Does that put some perspective on the company that just came out with Inside Out? Which, by the way is currently at $363,000,000.00.
Inside out opened on June 19th, worldwide, and is still set to gross at least another cool $300,000,000.00. Can Pixar pick them or what? They have talent, amazing storytelling abilities, and an amazing way to make money!
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As an Houston Community College film student, I’m always paying attention to the first 10 minutes of the film. How are the characters being introduced — and of course — am I getting drawn into the story. I pay attention to the story, or course and how it ends.
Inside out starts off with memories. Echos of life introducing us to the character and getting us up to speed. I met Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, Mom and Dad. I met memories and how they’re stored, made and recalled.
Yes, the introduction might not sound like it draws you into the story, but it did. The sheer simplicity of how we feel, and how we make memories, really drew me into the film and I wanted to get into the story, which starts us off with a move, a simple move that creates the conflict of the