After a 5-year wait, Pixar has finally brought “Inside Out 2” to audiences, continuing the journey of exploring the colorful inner world of the girl Riley. This time, Riley has entered adolescence – a time of great change and challenge, promising to bring new emotions and profound coming-of-age lessons.
Return to the world inside Riley
“Inside Out 2” takes us back to Headquarters, the control center of Riley’s emotions, where the 5 familiar characters: Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust continue to “steer” her life. However, Riley is now a teenager, facing countless difficulties and changes in adolescence.
Hormonal changes, academic pressure, complex relationships, and social stereotypes cause Riley to experience mixed and conflicting emotions. Joy is no longer always happy, Sadness appears more often, Fear becomes overly anxious, Anger explodes violently, and Disgust becomes even more insecure.
The appearance of new emotions
To adapt to the changes of adolescence, 4 new emotions have appeared in Headquarters: Worry, Boredom, Shame, and Envy. Each emotion has its own unique nuance, representing complex aspects of human psychology.
Worry, with its anxious appearance, often thinks about the future and negative things. Boredom is gray, making Riley lose interest and motivation. Shame, with its shy appearance, makes Riley feel insecure and ashamed of herself. Envy, with its green color, makes Riley compare herself to others and generates negative emotions.
A challenging journey to adulthood
The appearance of new emotions throws Headquarters into chaos. Joy and Sadness clash fiercely, Fear and Worry constantly hold Riley back, Anger and Boredom make things worse. Riley gradually loses herself, no longer knows what she really wants, and feels lost in a world full of mixed emotions.
Realizing the instability within, Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust decide to work together to help Riley overcome this difficult time. They collaborate with new emotions, learn to understand and reconcile different emotions, and help Riley discover herself and find her own path.
A journey of self-discovery and core values
“Inside Out 2” is not just a story about emotions, but also a journey of self-discovery and core values of each person. Riley learns to accept negative emotions, cherish happy moments, and be grateful for the people around her. She realizes that growing up is not about eliminating negative emotions, but about learning to control and reconcile them to live a fulfilling life.
The film delivers a meaningful message about the importance of understanding yourself and those around you. Everyone has their own unique emotions, and no emotion is “wrong”. The important thing is that we must learn to accept, control and reconcile those emotions to live a happy and meaningful life.
Conclusion:
“Inside Out 2” is an excellent animated film, not only for children but also for adults. The film delivers a meaningful message about emotions, growing up, and the core values of human beings. With beautiful visuals, captivating music, and an emotional story, “Inside Out 2” promises to make you laugh, cry, and reflect on your own life.
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Pros:
- Beautiful and imaginative animation
- A heartwarming and relatable story
- Funny and touching moments
- A meaningful message about emotions and self-discovery
Cons:
- Some of the new emotions may be a bit overwhelming for younger viewers
- The film may be a bit too slow for some audiences
Overall, “Inside Out 2” is a must-see for fans of the first film and anyone looking for a heartwarming and thought-provoking animated film. It is a film that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
You can watch the trailer here:
