Inside Out 2 (2024)

Praises the sequel for maturing the original's emotional journey by focusing on controlling emotions during puberty rather than just accepting them. Singles out Anxiety as the heart of the film for its misguided but relatable portrayal.

Calls it a faultless sequel that remains faithful while expanding the world in a creative way to explore teenage turmoil. Praises the visual flair, especially Anxiety's comic animation and the battle over Riley's sense of self.

A sprightly sequel exploring teenage turmoil with assurance, empathy and wit, rich in colour, texture and sight gags against an inventive inner-mind backdrop.

The critic finds it an inventive and moving return to form for Pixar. They single out the panic-attack sequence as visually inventive and emotionally powerful, along with the subtle message that tribalism is toxic.

The critic calls it a terrific, high-stakes sequel that proves Pixar is still a force. They praise how it juggles big concepts in fun, ingenious and surprisingly moving ways.

Sparky, kaleidoscopic and boldly honest about the tougher side of growing up, it is Pixar’s most profound and moving movie since the first Inside Out.

Describes it as a sassy sequel that takes viewers on a joyful ride, delivering witty gags and expanding the concept brilliantly while remaining a worthy follow-up.

The review sees it as a solid but not groundbreaking Pixar sequel that provides comfort and continues the emotional themes effectively, though it lacks deeper emotional investment compared to the original. It praises the new emotions and voice work, especially Anxiety, but notes it doesn't fully innovate.

The sequel entertains with its new emotions, especially Anxiety and Envy voiced by Maya Hawke and Ayo Edebiri, but takes only a timid step into adolescence. It stretches the control-room metaphor too far and fails to offer profound insights for adult viewers.

An enjoyable outing with old friends but unambitious and timid, lacking the emotional gravitas of its predecessor while sticking to a tried-and-tested formula.

The film is a lesser disappointment than its predecessor, with Joy and Sadness no longer central and some cheap gags, but it still offers witty workplace satire and a perceptive take on teen social pressures. It lands on familiar lessons about embracing all emotions but feels dispiriting in execution.

The critic views the film as emblematic of Pixar's recent slump, with the inner world overpowering the story and failing to capture the emotional depth of adolescence authentically. They complain about the sequelitis and lack of sophistication in handling the new emotions and Riley's struggles.

The critic describes a witty but jittery follow-up where Anxiety, Envy and Ennui run rampant as adolescence takes hold. They note mixed feelings about the new regime but find it an engaging if not flawless exploration of teen emotions.

A deft follow-up to the 2015 smash centered on puberty bringing unpredictable new emotions, strongest when harnessing how emotions define us and occasionally lead us astray.

The sequel is witty but feels too similar to the original, triggering a sense of déjà vu despite its innovations and new emotions.

The critic praises the sequel for its inventive personification of teenage emotions and calls it a delightful, heartfelt follow-up that captures the chaos of adolescence with humor and heart. They single out the new emotions like Anxiety and Ennui for their comedic appeal and the film's universal message about accepting all emotions.

The critic says Pixar is back on form with a smart, tender and knowing film about the angst of being a 13-year-old girl. They highlight how it handles the shift from childhood joy to sarcasm and anxiety lightly but movingly.

The sequel builds playfully on the first film's brilliance and comes close to matching it, centering on Anxiety as a compelling new force in Riley's battle over her Sense of Self. It is an enchanting ride and one of the most perceptive tales of early adolescence in recent cinema.

The sequel revives Pixar's emotional magic by authentically advancing Riley's story with new emotions and clever metaphors, delivering a heartfelt and believable narrative about teenage struggles that ranks among the studio's strongest recent works.

The review calls it a nuanced and sophisticated sequel that captures the loss of childhood innocence during puberty. It singles out the character animation of Anxiety losing control as particularly striking and heartbreaking.

The critic calls it a worthy, funny, and inventive follow-up that expands the world with sharp observations on growing up and anxiety. It notes the structure feels overly familiar at times and lacks the same emotional punch as the original.

The critic sees it as another Pixar success full of heart, emotion, and silly antics that delivers a message of hope and kindness. It notes the film is not quite as fresh or original as the first but remains a strong entry.

The critic finds it a good but not great sequel that thoughtfully expands on the original's themes of emotional growth during puberty, praising its insight into teenage feelings despite lacking the first film's emotional punch.

The critic finds the sequel visually inventive and emotionally resonant in its depiction of anxiety but notes it lacks some of the original's freshness and wonder. It singles out the honest portrayal of anxiety and its effects for particular praise.

The critic finds it visually dazzling but not matching the emotional complexity or grace of the first film. It praises the handling of anxiety as a metaphor but notes it leans too heavily on familiarity, nostalgia, and referential gags.

The critic finds the Pixar sequel talky and uneventful, with a long slog instead of imaginative fun and minor stakes that fail to inspire interest in a third film. Some parents may enjoy the sarcastic humor from Ennui's influence.

The film accurately captures the turmoil of puberty and adolescence through vibrant visuals and new emotions like Anxiety, earning praise for its heartfelt script and relatable portrayal of teenage life.