“Inside Out 2” makes it much easier to get a handle on emotions. Without the learning curve of the first film, the sequel is more understandable and ready for Riley, the 13-year-old owner of said emotions, to put them to the test. When Riley is on an ice rink, hoping to make a hockey team, a new emotion – Anxiety – arrives and soon it’s battling the others to own the brain.
In the process, Joy (Amy Poehler) must keep Sadness, Fear, Anger and Disgust at bay while Embarrassment, Envy and Ennui move in. Joy, voiced by Amy Poehler, left, and Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke, in a scene from "Inside Out 2." Pixar It’s like playing a familiar game with more players.
While situations empower various emotions, it’s simply a matter of keeping them in check. Riley (Kensington Tallman) has a competitive spirit that makes her an ideal candidate for a winning team. In the process, however, she’s ignoring old friends who helped her get where she is.
That gets the emotions running and, quickly, there’s an all-out battle in her head. People are also reading..
. Director Kelsey Mann introduces some Minions-like characters (they’re blue with yellow accessories – go figure) and Skittles-like building blocks that seem to tumble with ease. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack While Riley is skating down the rink, the emotions in her mind react accordingly.
Again, it’s an easier grasp of the concept and a bit more fun to s.
