Riley’s hit the teen years, and boy, is that a ride! Braces, restless nights, and suddenly snapping at her folks have become the new normal. On top of all this puberty craziness, she’s freaking out because her two best friends, Grace and Bree, won’t be joining her at high school after summer break. Right now though, they’re all off to a three-day hockey camp. Riley is eager to fit in with a new group there so she won’t end up alone later on.

The new crew is an older hockey team that sees Riley as kind of “awkward” or “cringey,” except for Viv, the squad leader who decides to take Riley under her wing. Meanwhile, inside Riley’s mind – here comes some extra drama! Apart from Joy, Anger, Sadness, Fear, and Disgust running the show in her head like usual – we’ve got Ennui (like feeling bored), Envy (the green-eyed monster), Embarrassment (because what teen doesn’t feel embarrassed?), and worst of them all: Anxiety seems determined to mess things up for Team Joy.

Making a follow-up to Inside Out was always gonna be tricky because the first one did such an awesomely creative job exploring how kids’ minds tick. But Inside Out 2 scores big by focusing on Riley growing up—just like how Pete Docter imagined his daughter while creating the original flick.
In Inside Out 2, the story shifts to a fresh perspective. Remember the first movie where it seemed like all our actions were controlled by those quirky emotions from inside? Well, this time around, they’re mixing things up.

So, Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein are behind the script, with Kelsey Mann directing for the first time. Instead of just being controlled by our feelings, it’s more about how they work together – especially when new emotions come into play during those tricky teenage years. It’s like when you want to change everything about yourself to fit in with friends or impress somebody.

Just as kids who loved the first movie have grown up a bit now, this sequel lets their emotional journey grow with them. It basically tackles how adolescence demands change and dealing with peer pressure while navigating a bigger world that’s not just full of understanding parents and childhood friends.

Inside Out 2 manages to capture this mix of growing up and discovering yourself pretty well in its storytelling.
Inside Out 2 dives into the messy, emotional world of teenagers. You know how they can be: full of feelings, unsure of themselves, and always ready with a sarcastic comment. The first movie taught us that all emotions are valid. This one points out that anxiety can actually be pretty toxic and not very helpful in dealing with life’s chaos.

It also takes a swipe at that super positive American attitude (that’s Joy for you). It gives some room to other, less cheerful emotions without making you lose confidence in what you can achieve. The big takeaway? Think for yourself, make your own choices, and understand your limits. Riley’s got to get a handle on her inner battles without letting anyone—or her emotions—take the driver’s seat entirely.

The director this time isn’t as flashy or intense as before but brings out plenty of feels that’ll tug at your heartstrings, especially if you’re a parent who’s noticed a bit of teenage self-sabotage in your kid. It’s too bad Ennui (voiced by Deva Cassel; originally Adèle Exarchopoulos) and Embarrassment aren’t given more spotlight because they’re key players in any teen’s emotional lineup.
In questo film, ci sono personaggi che avrebbero potuto farci ridere un sacco, ma non vengono sfruttati al meglio. In particolare, c’è questo personaggio chiamato Invidia che dovrebbe essere… beh, molto invidioso, giusto? Ma invece non sembra proprio così. Compare poco e quando lo fa, quell’aspetto di gelosia non si vede tanto. È un po’ deludente perché avrebbe potuto aggiungere quel tocco in più alla storia con il suo senso comico!