Joey Magidson
Pixar is back, baby. Inside Out 2 is now in theaters, nearly a decade after the original film hit big. So far, the buzz, including from yours truly, has been strong, suggesting that it at least comes close to matching Inside Out, in terms of quality. So, for this weekend’s Awards Radar Community Question, we want to know…what did you think of the movie?
My review here of the film includes the following bit:
Pixar is at their best when crafting original stories. Many point to Inside Out as the animation giant’s last masterpiece, not without merit, too. The sequels that they put out, on the other hand, are often seen as lesser efforts. There’s no less care put into them, but sometimes there’s less of an idea at play beyond recreating magic. Now, Inside Out 2 very much does recreate the magic of the last one, but it also has a new hook, an important message, and terrific craftsmanship. It all adds up to a massive success from the studio, as well as one of the best films of 2024 so far.
Inside Out 2 could easily have been tossed off, or even just fallen into middle tier Pixar, like basically all of their non Toy Story sequels. Somehow, we instead have a film that impeccably builds upon Inside Out to create something more complex and even more satisfying. The movie brought me to tears when the last one did not (I know, I’m one of the few). The simple message that we should all love all of ourselves builds out into a memorable cinematic experience for the whole family.
Now, it’s your turn to chime in. If you saw Inside Out 2, what did you think of it? How does it compare to the first one? There’s no wrong answer, so don’t be shy. We’re all ears and eager to find out your take…
What are your thoughts on Inside Out 2? Let us know!
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