If you loved  Inside Out, then brace yourself as the Pixar movie returns with a more exciting chapter. Directed by debutant director Kelsey Mann, Inside Out 2 was released in theatres worldwide on Friday, June 14. The movie reintroduces us to Riley, who is now a teenager navigating through the various complexities of adolescence. Kensington Tallman voices Riley, replacing Kaitlyn Dias from the first part. Early reviews for the animated film are out, and critics love what Inside Out 2 offers; however, it lacks the essence of the first part. Let us check out what the critics have to say about the film. Inside Out 2 Movie Review: Amy Pohler's Animated Sequel is an Utterly 'Joy'ful Journey Through Teen Angst and Emotional Evolution (LatestLY Exclusive).

India Today: "The movie makes you feel vulnerable and joyful in equal measure. If you find yourself getting teary-eyed, you won't be alone. Riley's journey to embracing new emotions hits an emotional nerve on point. Inside Out 2 is your ideal weekend watch. Bonus - It's only an hour and a half long.

IGN: "While its chaotic new cast serves a clear purpose, Inside Out 2 is more metaphor than meaning. It explains plenty about the confusing emotions associated with puberty, often in intelligent ways, but it rarely lets them be felt or experienced the way its predecessor did. It also fails to live up to Pixar's own high watermarks for emotionally driven tales of adolescence – movies like Luca and Turning Red – so it feels like a step down in several regards."

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Times of India: "Inside Out 2 marks a triumphant return for Pixar, merging the perspectives of children and adults. It delves into the micro choices that shape our personalities, questioning whether we allow anxiety to overshadow joy and if our desire to fit in overrides our true selves. The film leaves audiences eagerly anticipating another sequel to explore Riley's continued emotional journey."

BBC: "Directed by Kelsey Mann, Inside Out 2 glimmers with diamond-hard truths about the complex business of being a human being – especially a teenage human being – but it's still a fast-paced and playful comedy adventure with even more jokes and more puns than Inside Out. Riley's Stream of Consciousness is an actual stream, of course, and while I won't give away the "sarcasm" gag, it has one of the year's best punchlines. Watching the film can be stressful, though. Poor Riley appeared to suffer a catastrophic nervous breakdown in Inside Out, and she is rocked by an identity crisis in Inside Out 2. It would be nice if Contentment joined the Emotions at the console in Inside Out 3." Inside Out 2 Trailer Shows Envy, Boredom and Embarrassment Joining Teenage Riley's Emotional Crew (Watch Video).

So, after reading the above reviews, are you going to catch Inside Out 2 in theatres near you? Let us know in the comment section below.

 

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