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Summary Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it ...

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Like sequels of beloved movies, puberty can either be terrific, passable or really suck. So, while Riley, the lead character in Pixar’s Inside Out, has a rough-ish start to adolescence, the sequel Inside Out 2 — I’m relieved to say — is terrific.

Kelsey Mann was able to expand on what seemed like a complete story in the original film and tell a new and potent one, and that’s impressive and commendable even though — like many Pixar films — it falls apart in the details.

At its core, Inside Out 2 is a film about embracing change and growth. It’s a beautiful reminder that it’s okay to feel a mixture of emotions, and that understanding ourselves is a lifelong journey. The narrative is laced with wisdom, making it an excellent teaching tool for emotional intelligence, while also being immensely **** voice cast, once again, is phenomenal. The returning actors breathe new life into their characters, and the newcomers bring fresh energy that elevates the emotional stakes of the **** conclusion, Inside Out 2 is a deeply moving, visually captivating, and profoundly thoughtful film. It takes a beloved concept and expands it in ways that are both imaginative and deeply relatable. Pixar has crafted yet another masterpiece that will stand the test of time, providing joy, insight, and comfort for generations to come.

Inside Out 2: A Masterpiece of Emotion and Growth. Inside Out 2 beautifully builds on the heartfelt foundation laid by its predecessor, offering a mesmerizing exploration of the emotional complexity of growing up. This sequel masterfully balances humor, emotion, and imagination, making it a true cinematic gem that resonates with both children and adults. The film follows Riley as she enters her teenage years, a time of profound emotional changes. What sets Inside Out 2 apart is its depth in portraying not only the emotions we’ve come to love—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear—but also introducing new ones that reflect the evolving emotional landscape of adolescence. The interactions between these emotions create moments of laughter, tears, and thought-provoking reflection.Visually, the film is stunning. Pixar’s animation has taken another leap forward, with vibrant, fluid scenes that bring the mind’s inner world to life in ways that feel fresh yet familiar. The journey through Riley’s mind is even more colorful and inventive, symbolizing the complexity of growing up with new layers of memories, identity, and self-understanding.

There is, as there was in the first film, a profound sadness at the heart of Inside Out 2.

Laughs are few and far between here, but a movie about the emotional RED ALERT that heralds puberty is bound to produce a few.

Its borderline-necessary messaging doesn't render it completely invulnerable, but should Pixar be up to it, they've earned an 'Inside Out 3'.

Inside Out 2 can surely be used by parents as a teaching tool if a kid ever spirals into a freak-out before entering a new school or having a big audition. But even with the antic animation, a funny dig at Blue's Clues, and a color palette resembling an exploded box of Trix cereal, the movie suffers from a bit of a do-your-homework vibe.

Here we have another spreadsheet of a movie that conceives of the human mind with the vision of a digital artist and the ethos of a corporate accountant; a film so mercilessly “relatable” that only a chatbot could ever hope to see themselves in it.

why is this movie rated 73 percent, I loved this movie, it definitely deserves at least 90 percent.

I loved the first film; this one felt like a sequel. Not quite the same level of ingenuity this time around, but still enjoyable to anyone that saw the first film.

Inside Out 2 is an acceptable follow up the classic original, its balance of comedy and emotional heft is still very well done and the focus and power/danger of anxiety was well portrayed.

My one word: BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Official: TWO THUMBS DOWN!! (Make that 3 >:(((

[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]

Production Company Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios

Release Date Jun 14, 2024

Duration 1 h 40 m

Rating PG

Tagline Big changes. New emotions.

Hamptons International Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Astra Midseason Movie Awards