A week ago I was with Aria and Melody, and it was raining. Therefore, I decided to take them to the movie. I am so glad that we went because not only was it one of the best movies I have ever seen, but during it a very memorable moment occurred.
We went to see Inside Out which Melody had already seen, and I had been wanting to see. The theater has reclining seats so Mel, Aria and were very comfortable while eating our popcorn. So the premise of the movie is giving us a peak into the brain and our emotions. The emotions portrayed by characters are joy, sadness, fear, anger and disgust. It is done very cleverly and in a way that you can relate to the different scenarios and reactions by the emotions.
As the movie goes on, joy and sadness get taken away from headquarters and are trying to find their way back. Along the way, they met Bing Bong, who at one time was Riley's (the girl who houses the emotions) imaginary friend. Of course, as she grew up, he was pushed to the side while other life events took over. Bing Bong and joy eventually end up in the area of forgotten memories and work very hard to get out. In the end, joy gets out but Bing Bong does not. You see him start to fade away, and he will be forever forgotten. At this moment, I look over at Melody because I am crying, and she is crying, too. She flies across Aria's seat to give me a big hug, and then Aria joins in. So we had this amazing moment when time sort of stood still. I think for Melody to understand the significance of things lost as time goes by is wonderful, and for me it reminded me of all the losses in my own life and how at some point in the future, Melody and Aria will be grown up. Going places with Baba will be a thing of the past. Also, we learned that sadness is an important emotion, and we should allow sadness at times and not try to be always joyful. Deep stuff came out of what could have been a simple kid's movie.
I applaud the writers and all those involved in this film. It was darn good.
Thought for the day: A memory is what is left when some thing happens and does not completely unhappen. Edward de Bono
This is such a sweet moment! Almost makes me cry just thinking of it! That was such a heartbreaking part of the movie for sure. The whole thing made me reflect on Aria growing up and myself as well. I agree, very well done movie!
ReplyDeleteI have now watched this movie three times and cry every time. Very well done and insightful.
DeleteI have now watched this movie three times and cry every time. Very well done and insightful.
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