Inside Out 2 (2024) is a powerful sequel to the acclaimed Pixar film, delving deeper into the emotional tragedies and joys of adolescence. This new chapter follows Riley Andersen (voiced by Kensington Tallman) as she transitions from middle school to high school, encountering the turbulence of puberty and stumbling through new social situations.
Riley, fresh from middle school graduation, is invited to join a summer hockey trial by her local coach who she is completely in adoration of and amazed that her and her friends got invited. She faces anxiety about high school separation from her close friends, who will be attending different schools. Her sense of self is just staring to solidify despite the bad news about her besties. She really hopes they can stay connected through their shared passion for hockey.
As Riley confronts these changes, new emotions like Anxiety, Envy, and Embarrassment emerge. These emotions create a challenging internal dynamic, especially when Riley meets Valentina "Val" Ortiz, the admired captain of the high school hockey team. Anxiety begins to dominate, banishing all older emotions we got to know in the first Inside Out out from the headquarters and literally into the Vault where recessed memories are kept. This causes Riley to lose confidence and strain her friendships as she attempts to fit in with her new high school peers.
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust go on a mission to help Riley retain her sense of self. In addition, the visual elements were all quite amazing. It's like a mental model of what the brain actually looks like. With all the storage units, and the workers trying to put things in the right place, and then the deep-sated secret memories were inside the vault. All of these aspects made the movie seem even more realistic, and made it feel like I actually have that inside my own brain. Through their journey, they realize that every emotion, including the new ones, plays a crucial role in shaping Riley's identity and helping her navigate adolescence's complexities. The film emphasizes the importance of embracing all emotions to truly understand oneself.
Watching Inside Out 2 was an emotional rollercoaster for me. The film masterfully conveyed the emotions of growing up, making me feel sadness, fear, and excitement along with Riley. There were moments where I was on the edge of my seat, anxious about Riley's choices and hoping she would find her true self again. By the end of the movie, Riley gains more than just her original self; she understands what it truly means to be herself, embracing all parts of her emotional spectrum.
Inside Out 2 beautifully captures the essence of growing up, making us laugh, cry, and reflect on the importance of understanding and accepting all parts of ourselves.
Riley, fresh from middle school graduation, is invited to join a summer hockey trial by her local coach who she is completely in adoration of and amazed that her and her friends got invited. She faces anxiety about high school separation from her close friends, who will be attending different schools. Her sense of self is just staring to solidify despite the bad news about her besties. She really hopes they can stay connected through their shared passion for hockey.
As Riley confronts these changes, new emotions like Anxiety, Envy, and Embarrassment emerge. These emotions create a challenging internal dynamic, especially when Riley meets Valentina "Val" Ortiz, the admired captain of the high school hockey team. Anxiety begins to dominate, banishing all older emotions we got to know in the first Inside Out out from the headquarters and literally into the Vault where recessed memories are kept. This causes Riley to lose confidence and strain her friendships as she attempts to fit in with her new high school peers.
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust go on a mission to help Riley retain her sense of self. In addition, the visual elements were all quite amazing. It's like a mental model of what the brain actually looks like. With all the storage units, and the workers trying to put things in the right place, and then the deep-sated secret memories were inside the vault. All of these aspects made the movie seem even more realistic, and made it feel like I actually have that inside my own brain. Through their journey, they realize that every emotion, including the new ones, plays a crucial role in shaping Riley's identity and helping her navigate adolescence's complexities. The film emphasizes the importance of embracing all emotions to truly understand oneself.
Watching Inside Out 2 was an emotional rollercoaster for me. The film masterfully conveyed the emotions of growing up, making me feel sadness, fear, and excitement along with Riley. There were moments where I was on the edge of my seat, anxious about Riley's choices and hoping she would find her true self again. By the end of the movie, Riley gains more than just her original self; she understands what it truly means to be herself, embracing all parts of her emotional spectrum.
Inside Out 2 beautifully captures the essence of growing up, making us laugh, cry, and reflect on the importance of understanding and accepting all parts of ourselves.