The much-anticipated 3D computer-animated fantasy comedy-drama ‘Inside Out’ will hit Star Cineplex, the pioneer multiplex movie theatre in the country, on June 26 at  Bashundhara City Shopping Mall in the city’s Panthapath area. Produced by Pixar Animation Studios, directed by Pete Docter and released by Walt Disney Pictures, the film is set in the mind of a young girl, Riley Anderson (Kaitlyn Dias), where five personified emotions—Joy (Amy Poehler), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling), Fear (Bill Hader), and Sadness (Phyllis Smith)—try to lead her through life as she moves with her family to a new city. The film was co-directed by Ronnie del Carmen and produced by Jonas Rivera, with music composed by Michael Giacchino.
Docter first began developing Inside Out in 2009 after noticing changes in his daughter’s personality as she grew older. The film’s producers consulted numerous psychologists and researched the mind in preparation for building its story. Initial drafts were unsatisfactory, and the production was revised significantly with the realization that interpersonal relationships guide human emotions. After premiering at the 68th Cannes Film Festival in May, Inside Out was released on June 19, 2015. It received near-universal critical acclaim, with many film critics praising its unique concept and poignant subject matter. The film grossed $90 million in its first weekend—the best opening for an original Pixar title—surpassing Avatar ‘s $77-million record for an opening weekend of an original film.
The plot revolves around a girl named Riley, who is born in Minnesota, when her primary emotion, Joy, appears and starts guiding her. As Riley grows older, Joy is joined by other emotions: Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger. Each emotion has a purpose in Riley’s life: Joy keeps her happy, Fear keeps her safe, Anger keeps her life fair and Disgust prevents her from being poisoned (both physically, and socially). Sadness isn’t sure if she has a purpose, and as a result is ignored by the other emotions.
The emotions live in “Headquarters,” Riley’s conscious mind, where they influence Riley’s actions and memories. Her memories are housed in colored spheres, with the color depending on the emotion of the memory. At the end of every waking period, the new memories are sent to long-term storage. The most important memories, known as “core memories,” are housed in a hub in Headquarters and power five “islands” that each reflect a different aspect of Riley’s personality: Family Island, Friendship Island, Hockey Island, Honesty Island, and Goofball Island.
Inside Out received universal critical acclaim. It grossed $3.7 million from its early Thursday-night showings, a record for a Pixar film, breaking the record previously held by Monsters University ($2.6 million) in 2013, and $34.2 million on its opening day, which is the second-largest opening day for a Pixar film behind only Toy Story 3 ($41.1 million).

Showtime: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 7:40pm  l