In Inside Out 2, Riley, who we first met in Inside Out, is now 13 years old and voiced by Kensington Tallman. She’s experiencing new and complex emotions because she’s hitting puberty. In her mind, where emotions like Anger, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Joy live, things are changing. These emotions, once very active, are now considered suppressed emotions and are pushed to the back as new emotions take the stage.
Inside Out was an outstanding Pixar movie because it creatively showed how a person’s mind works using emotions and memories. The new movie, directed by Pixar’s Kelsey Mann and written by Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein, builds on this concept but introduces new emotions like Envy, Embarrassment, and Ennui. A critical new character is Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke, who isn’t just a bundle of nerves; she motivates Riley to act in specific ways.
The story unfolds over the summer before high school starts. Riley, fresh from a middle-school hockey win heads to hockey camp, hoping to impress the high school team’s coach and its star player, Valentina Val Ortiz. When she finds out her best friends aren’t going to the same high school, Anxiety drives her to focus solely on impressing the cool kids, which starts to affect who she is.
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In her mind, Anxiety battles with Joy and the other emotions over who Riley is and what she believes. The movie explores deep themes like whether Riley wants to stay true to herself or change to fit in with others. This dilemma is something many teenagers face.
Inside Ian Folly, while not as funny as its predecessor due to the lack of the original’s surprise element, still has moments of humor and insight. It includes a mix of old and new characters and cleverly discusses real teen issues through engaging animation. The movie aims to resonate with both kids and adults, making us think about how we handle our emotions and identity. It ends on a note that leaves you thinking and possibly ready for another sequel. Source
