Inside Out 2
Directed by Kelsey MannA sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years, her old emotions try to adapt to the possibility of being replaced.
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- Manuel FrangisMarch 17, 2025I just watched Inside Out 2, and I would give it a solid 3 out of 5 stars. This sequel to Pixar's 2015 hit takes us back into the mind of Riley, who is now navigating the turbulent waters of adolescence. While the film offers some charming moments and introduces new emotions, it does not quite capture the magic of the original. The story picks up with Riley entering her teenage years, a time filled with new experiences and challenges. To reflect this, the film introduces new emotions like Anxiety, Embarrassment, Envy, and Ennui. These additions are colorful and bring fresh dynamics to the ensemble, but they lack the depth and development that made the original emotions so memorable. Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke, stands out among the newcomers, adding a layer of realism to Riley's internal struggles. However, other new emotions feel underutilized and do not leave a lasting impression. The animation is, as expected from Pixar, top-notch. The vibrant color palette and imaginative depiction of the mind's inner workings are visually stunning. Each scene is crafted with meticulous detail, making the world inside Riley's head a captivating place to explore. The animation effectively conveys the chaos and complexity of teenage emotions, even if the narrative does not always match up. One of the film's strengths is its exploration of mental health. By personifying Anxiety, the movie acknowledges the challenges that come with growing up and the importance of addressing one's feelings. This is a commendable effort to introduce younger audiences to complex topics in an accessible way. However, the execution sometimes feels superficial, lacking the emotional depth that Pixar is known for. The humor in Inside Out 2 is hit or miss. There are moments that elicit genuine laughter, particularly when the emotions interact in unexpected ways. Yet, some jokes feel recycled from the first film, leading to a sense of déjà vu. The film tries to balance humor with heartfelt moments, but the emotional beats do not resonate as strongly this time around. The pacing is uneven, with certain segments dragging while others feel rushed. The plot follows a familiar trajectory, making it predictable for those who have seen the original. This lack of novelty diminishes the overall impact of the story. While the first film offered a fresh perspective on how emotions influence behavior, the sequel struggles to provide new insights. The voice cast delivers commendable performances. Amy Poehler returns as Joy, bringing her signature enthusiasm to the role. Phyllis Smith's Sadness continues to be a standout, offering a nuanced portrayal that adds depth to the narrative. The new additions to the cast, including Maya Hawke as Anxiety, do their best with the material given but are hindered by the script's limitations. One of the film's shortcomings is its reliance on nostalgia. While it is enjoyable to revisit beloved characters, the sequel leans too heavily on familiar elements without offering substantial new content. This approach may appeal to fans of the original but does not do much to advance the story or characters. In conclusion, Inside Out 2 is an enjoyable film that offers a glimpse into the complexities of adolescence. However, it falls short of the emotional resonance and originality that made its predecessor a standout. While it is worth a watch for fans of the original, it may not leave a lasting impression. It is a decent sequel but lacks the spark that made the first film truly special.
- tyrrellseMarch 9, 2025The best Pixar sequel to ever be made.
- gas station pump lighterMarch 5, 2025disney’s… not so bad sequel!
- jackmeatFebruary 28, 2025My quick rating - 7.0/10. Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film, Inside Out 2 continues Pixar’s exploration of the mind’s inner workings, this time diving into the chaos of teenage emotions. Riley (Kensington Tallman) is now a teenager, and her mind headquarters undergoes an unexpected renovation to make space for new emotions—most notably, Anxiety (Maya Hawke). While Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust have long held things together, Anxiety’s arrival shakes up their dynamic, forcing them to confront the inevitable changes that come with growing up. The introduction of new emotions feels like a natural evolution of the story, reflecting the complexities of puberty in a way that’s both amusing and insightful. The film does a fantastic job of portraying how emotions can conflict and even overpower one another, especially in high-pressure situations like competitive sports. The idea that emotions should be left out of the game is a great takeaway, subtly woven into Riley’s experiences. The returning voice cast remains excellent, with Poehler once again shining as Joy and Lewis Black delivering a perfectly grumpy Anger—though his comedic talents are somewhat restrained in this family-friendly setting. The animation is as vibrant and dynamic as ever, and the inclusion of Pouchy (James Austin Johnson), a nostalgic callback to childhood imagination, adds a clever mix of traditional animation within the CGI world. While Inside Out 2 retains the heart, humor, and creativity of its predecessor, it doesn’t quite capture the same groundbreaking magic. Still, it’s an entertaining and meaningful film that balances fun with emotional depth, making it a great watch for all ages.
- joshHKFebruary 22, 2025Cool😁😁😁 so good for kid and adults totally recommended💯💯💯
- Yakking With FriendsFebruary 19, 2025I saw it in the cinemas like 4 times
- rg9400November 1, 2024Inside Out 2 takes pretty much the exact same formula as the original and applies to a tween year, specifically focusing on the impact of anxiety. The novelty of the idea isn't as fresh in this movie, reflected in a lot fewer clever psychology puns and metaphors. In general, the humor doesn't seem to land much, and part of that is that this movie is about anxiety, teenage years, and to some extent, puberty, yet the market for the movie is far more oriented towards younger kids. While I think it could have handled some more emotions, specifically around puberty and being a teenager, I think it manages to capture anxiety pretty well. Even if the innovativeness and humor are not as sharp this time around, the emotional pathos is still fantastic, hitting the right notes and leading into a cathartic message that feels wholesome (albeit a bit too easy). I found this to resonate really well with my own experiences, and it was a compelling movie because of this central theme that is able to iterate so well on the original concept while still exploring another complex emotion. Inside Out might be my favorite Pixar movie, and this doesn't hit all the same highs as that one; however, it's definitely a lot better than a Disney sequel had any right to be.
- TanalienNovember 2, 2024The magic of 2015’s Inside Out was how it provides a framework for younger audiences to understand the complexity of their feelings – and how it transports older audiences back to their adolescent stage. With Inside Out 2, the point still stands - even better.
- RyezooFebruary 4, 2025The first act really strong. I do like the new characters. I thought anxiety was voice greatly by Maya Hawke. I just think the movie shoots itself in the foot by separating all the characters for the majority of this movie. I enjoyed the ending and would absolutely love to see more from this world. This film just doesn’t hold a candle to the previous one though.
- VarunJanuary 26, 2025Emotions being characterised and a plot revolving around them that connects with the protagonist is such a great concept that Pixar thought of but I have a deep desire within me to see a complex mature adultish take and I have to keep reminding myself that this is a kid’s movie. It’s unfortunate that it caters towards the simplistic side and I don’t think it is destined to be this way because Pixar managed to tell an absolutely brilliant story in Soul (2020) that appeals to both adults and kids. I personally did not gain any lessons or insight from this movie, although it did inspire me to tackle each different emotion within myself with more attention. This sequel definitely has better takeaways. The first movie was just like “don’t neglect sadness, it’s okay to be sad” which is cliche. But this movie added way more relatability and depth with how Anxiety takes charge of everything which eventually leads to disastrous personality changes and life spiralling out of control. However the first shines way more in showing different aspects of the mind like abstract thinking, dreams, subconscious, etc. Here there was barely any of that exploration. It could’ve dived more into how belief systems work and what are their strengths and pitfalls but these ideas are vaguely touched on and expects us to fill in the blanks. Anxiety was the only good new addition, Embarrassment was funny and served a decent role, but Envy and Boredom are so under-utilised and forgettable. Fear, Anger and Disgust also honestly don’t do much, they’re just supporting characters who make quips all the time to keep the audience entertained but there’s no deep complex scenarios involving them. Sadness was a bit overshadowed but still played an important role. Joy’s arc is great. In my review for the first film, I mentioned the problem of autonomy but that got resolved for me here as the framing of the plot gives perspective on the fact that both Riley and the Emotions are figuring things out for the first time as they’re growing so there’s bound to be mistakes and chaos. This also helps in viewing Riley as her own person and I could connect with her more this time around. The introduction of the characters in the secret vault felt gimmicky to me because it would’ve been a repeat of Bing Bong where they introduce wacky characters from the imagination so I’m glad it was a short sequence that wasn’t too pivotal to the story, however at the same time my brain went “Woah are they gonna do a team-up where they have different animation styles like the Spiderverse movies?” and I ended up with mixed feelings on this segment. Once the movie ended, I feel like the flaws and disappointments entered my mind quickly but I must say that while watching it, I was highly entertained and the pacing is really tight. Some of the plot moments had a lot of gravity to them, especially the ending hyperventilation scene was directed so well and really hit me. The jokes are also great and there are many imaginative sequences. It’s certainly a unique, engaging and fun experience to watch with family and friends. Pixar has existed for so long now they should just make an adult division so they can be unbounded to create complex films because they have a great track record of employing good writers, visionary storytellers and of course their animation is superb. I doubt that’ll happen anytime soon because it really sucks that animation is still looked down today as a thing for kids rather than a powerful medium that has infinite potential and Disney will always play it safe so they can market their characters to families and not stir the pot too much.
- ScottOctober 15, 2024It's mostly the same movie as the first: Joy and the original cast of emotions are cast out of headquarters and have to make their way back and help Riley maneuver through life stuff. And I think the real shame is that Riley's repressed memories are so much more interesting, enjoyable, and relatable than any other part of the movie. The whole time I was watching this I was reminded of Pete Docter's recent statement about how "the studio's movies should be less a pursuit of any director's catharsis and instead speak to a commonality of experience". It's so fascinating that a company that was once lauded for its creativity and originality is now exactly as afraid of being different as the teenager in its movie.
- Rob Logan | The Geek GenerationJanuary 14, 2025Watching this after recently rewatching the first Inside Out is such a satisfying experience. Inside Out 2 wasn't quite as good, but only because it didn't hit me in the same way emotionally. It's just as clever, funny, and efficiently constructed as the first. I feel pretty confident in saying that this is the best follow-up movie in the Pixar catalog.
- Rowan KrzysiakJanuary 6, 2025It's pretty average. The concept still doesn't quite hold up and there are occasional trite moments that are not entirely welcome. It didn't offend me like the first one did though and I can see how it may be helpful as a primer to Psychology for young'ens.
- vangh1October 28, 2024My 4 year old, quietly to himself, during the scene where Disgust is analyzing Bree's furrowed brow: "She's hiding something in her eyebrow..." I loved spotting the meme reference in the Pillow Fort in my first time out. One of the anxiety scenes is the meme where the guy is looking at the girl, and his girlfriend is disgusted that he's looking.
- TRACES◀◀October 10, 20241 étoile: Nanar absolu 1,5 étoile: À oublier 2 étoiles: Film de série B 2,5 étoiles : Divertissant 3 étoiles: Un bon petit film 3,5 étoiles : Très bonne surprise 4 étoiles: Un classique moderne 4,5 étoiles : Une oeuvre majeure 5 étoiles: Un chef-d'œuvre intemporel
