Disney and Pixar are back bringing audiences together to explore our deepest emotions. Inside Out 2 , the sequel to Pixar’s mega-popular Inside Out , continues its tale of expressing the emotions one has when dealing with change. Framed by its hockey-themed, heartfelt adventure, Inside Out 2 beautifully illustrates the hardships of being a teenager living with anxiety.
‘Inside Out 2’ Tackles the Emotional Rollercoaster of Being a Teenager Considering Inside Out left off with a satisfying story of Riley ( Kensington Tallman ) overcoming the struggle of moving from Minnesota to San Francisco, Inside Out 2 deals with her anxiety of being a teenager trying to fit in with her new friends at hockey camp. As Riley enters this new phase in life, her emotions Joy ( Amy Poehler ), Sadness ( Phyllis Smith ), Anger ( Lewis Black ), Fear ( Tony Hale ), and Disgust ( Liza Lapira ) grow up with her. However, this transition comes with unexpected changes: Riley’s new emotions.
These new emotions, led by Anxiety ( Maya Hawke ), cause turmoil in Riley’s life, yet leave a complexity that continues to make Riley incredibly relatable. This film excels in showing how one’s emotions, new and old, mature with age, and tackles them from both Riley’s perspective and her original emotions inside Headquarters. Screenwriters Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein cleverly embellish the story by adding charismatic humor and callbacks to the original film.
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