MOVIE

R E V I E W:
A N A LY S I S
INTRODUCTION

• Analysing an animated movie for a review while incorporating your

own opinion and personal interpretation can be an enjoyable and
insightful process.
• ANALYSIS: Critical interpretation + concrete reasons + examples of
scenes from the movie.
E L E M E N T S O F A N A LY S I S

THEME & MESSAGE

CHARACTERS

PLOT STRUCTURE

ANIMATION & VISUAL

SOUNDTRACK & MUSIC

THEME & MESSAGE

• THEME – what the movie is trying to tell the audience

Courage & Finding self love Power Humanity vs
heroism strength from technology
family/friends
hips
MESSAGE

• Life lessons from the movies

Family – accepting & loving each other
Love – keeping promises
Crying – slow down and focus on life’s problem
Be confident & believe in yourself
Appreciate toys & put them away after playing
CHARACTERS

• Evaluate the character’s depth & development.

Personalities Relatable/ memorable

Motivations Voice acting

A person/animal/being/creature/thing
 Hyperactive,
desperately
insecure,
Over- loyal.
enthusiastic
Under
discipline

No power,
charming, Moody,
lovable, badly
brave. behaved,
creepy
fondness
PLOT STRUCTURE

• The way a story is told.

• Narrative – background & history.
• Important to figure out the starting point & ending of a story.
• Whether the plot is engaging? Coherent? Well-paced?
• Any twists? Character developments? Narrative techniques?
A N I M AT I O N &
VISUALS
A N I M AT I O N & V I S U A L S

• The quality- art style, colors & animation techniques

Unique artistic style
Transition seamlessly
Intricate patterns
SOUNDTRACK & MUSIC

• HOWL
• MOANA
• MULAN – A MAN OUT OF YOU
• How the music complement the scenes & emotions, adding depth to
the storytelling.
 S A M P L E O F A N A N A LY S I S

In my opinion, “Inside Out’ portrays a witty storytelling. I enjoyed the heartwarming adventure plot as Joy and Sadness
embark on a quest through Riley’s emotional landscape to restore her core memories. It beautifully captures the
bittersweet nature of growing up, the importance of embracing all our emotions, and the value of cherished memories.
This emotional rollercoaster keeps me engaged from the start.
Not only that, but the characters are also another highlight that makes “Inside Out’ outstanding. For example, Joy’s
relentless optimism and Sadness’s endearing vulnerability make for a dynamic and relatable duo. The supporting
emotions, like Anger, Disgust, and Fear, add comedic elements that balance the emotional depth of the story. It was so fun
to watch.
On the serious note, “Inside Out” brilliantly conveys the profound message that “It’s okay to embrace and express our
emotions, even the difficult ones”. Through the colorful characters inside Riley’s mind, it teaches us the importance of
understanding our feelings and the power of empathy, making it a heartwarming and insightful cinematic experience
especially for me.