{"id":12197,"date":"2024-06-14T08:56:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T15:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=12197"},"modified":"2024-06-17T12:15:17","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T19:15:17","slug":"inside-out-2-makes-you-think-and-discover-a-bit-of-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2024\/inside-out-2-makes-you-think-and-discover-a-bit-of-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Out 2 * Makes You Think And Discover A Bit Of Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IO2_Poster.jpg?resize=203%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12208\" style=\"width:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IO2_Poster.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IO2_Poster.jpg?w=405&amp;ssl=1 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The little voices inside Riley\u2019s head know her inside and out\u2014but everything changes when Disney and Pixar\u2019s \u201cInside Out 2\u201d introduces a new Emotion: Anxiety. <em>Inside Out 2<\/em> returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who have long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren\u2019t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she\u2019s not alone. Maya Hawke lends her voice to Anxiety, alongside Amy Poehler as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Lewis Black as Anger, Tony Hale as Fear, and Liza Lapira as Disgust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Tiana S. dives into the teenage mind: \u201cThe teenage mind has a lot of emotion, which we explore in <em>Inside Out 2<\/em>! From taking rides down your river of consciousness to discovering your deep dark secrets, <em>Inside Out 2<\/em> makes you think and discover a bit of yourself.\u201d &nbsp;Neo M. is head over heels: \u201cI absolutely love the film Inside Out 2 with its vibrant, imaginative worlds, hilarious and unique characters, and engaging storyline.\u201d &nbsp;Keila V. loves the animation: \u201cThe animation in this film is fantastic and the characters look stupendous.\u201d Clara T. appreciates the familiar: \u201cI enjoy that, even though there are a lot of new things and feelings, you can still see all the original ones. I also like the humor and the small details, like when Riley wakes up as a teenager and she has a pimple.\u201d Katherine S. reflects on the message: \u201c<em>Inside Out 2<\/em> has many deep messages, like embracing every part of yourself and remembering that it\u2019s okay to feel all sorts of different emotions. Its goal is to de-stigmatize anxiety and other emotions because they are normal and really common.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside Out 2<br>By Tiana S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8IoGRxy-sCc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-pubstill.pub16-600x294-968b003.jpg?resize=300%2C147&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-pubstill.pub16-600x294-968b003.jpg?resize=300%2C147&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-pubstill.pub16-600x294-968b003.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Disney and Pixar\u2019s \u201cInside Out 2\u201d returns to the mind of freshly minted teenager Riley just as a new Emotion shows up unexpectedly. Much to Joy\u2019s surprise, Anxiety isn\u2019t the type who will take a back seat either. Featuring the voices of Amy Poehler as Joy and Maya Hawke as Anxiety.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The teenage mind has a lot of emotion, which we explore in <em>Inside Out 2<\/em>! From taking rides down your river of consciousness to discovering your deep dark secrets, <em>Inside Out 2<\/em> makes you think and discover a bit of yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Inside Out 2<\/em> is a time skip to the first establishment. It continues to follow Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Fear (Tony Hale), Anger (Lewis Black) and Disgust (Liza Lapria), who are Riley&#8217;s (Kensington Tallman) original emotions. As Riley enters her \u201cteenage years\u201d new emotions are introduced such as Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Ennui (Ad\u00e8le Exarchopoulos), Envy (Ayo Edebiri) and Embarrassment (Paul Walter Hauser). When Riley gets accepted to Hockey Camp, Anxiety and new emotions try to take over her core beliefs. It&#8217;s up to Joy and her group to find a way to get Riley back to the way she was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3Q30yhuu52E?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This film is much deeper compared to the first film. This explores the concept of growing up and the more complex emotions that can \u201ctake over\u201d other feelings. Anxiety, as the villain, is genius in the sense that most people see it that way. Anxiety tends to overpower joy as metaphorically shown in this film. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"137\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i170_42_pub.pub16.155-600x274-135f93f.jpg?resize=300%2C137&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i170_42_pub.pub16.155-600x274-135f93f.jpg?resize=300%2C137&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i170_42_pub.pub16.155-600x274-135f93f.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Disney and Pixar\u2019s \u201cInside Out 2,\u201d Envy may be small, but she sure knows what she wants. She\u2019s perpetually jealous of everything everyone else has, and she\u2019s not afraid to pine over it. Envy\u2019s wishful thinking and fascination with the newest, coolest thing pulls her attention in all directions and longs for what Riley doesn\u2019t have. Featuring Ayo Edebiri as the voice of Envy. \u00a9 2024 Disney\/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>My favorite aspect of <em>Inside Out 2<\/em> is the little hints of the mind they added. I love that they now have beliefs that create the \u201cself,\u201d the river of consciousness which changes floating items based on your thoughts and, even the vault of secrets. This film runs 1 hour and 36 minutes and is worth the watch for new and prior fans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film\u2019s message is to be true to yourself and, while you should prepare for the future, don&#8217;t let that stop you from experiencing the present. In the film, Anxiety works on always preparing Riley for the future which means her destroying who Riley is and should be. Riley begins to \u201csuffer the consequences\u201d of that action which takes a toll on her. While there is nothing to look out for in <em>Inside Out 2<\/em>, it is a much deeper-minded film so it can get viewers thinking deeper or experiencing certain emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Inside Out 2<\/em> gets 5 out of 5 stars from me and I recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. You can watch it in theaters June 14, 2024.<br><br>Inside Out 2<br>By Neo M, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iGu_iD83uzI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i170_33T_pub.pub16.153-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i170_33T_pub.pub16.153-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i170_33T_pub.pub16.153-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Disney and Pixar\u2019s \u201cInside Out 2,\u201d Joy (voice of Amy Poehler), Sadness (voice of Phyllis Smith), Anger (voice of Lewis Black), Fear (voice of Tony Hale) and Disgust (voice of Liza Lapira) aren\u2019t sure how to feel when Anxiety (voice of Maya Hawke) shows up unexpectedly. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen, \u00a9 2023 Disney\/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I absolutely love the film <em>Inside Out 2 <\/em>with its vibrant, imaginative worlds, hilarious and unique characters, and engaging storyline. I felt a deep connection to each character. Every scene captivated me with its colorful animation and the hilarious chaos carries throughout the film.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main character, Riley (Kaitlyn Dias), is now officially a teenager and the film begins with a brief recap of Riley\u2019s life over the past couple of years. We are introduced to four new emotions: Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Embarrassment (Paul Walter), Envy (Ayo Edebiri), and Ennui (Adele E). It seems like an ordinary day at headquarters until everyone realizes that demolition is happening &#8211; quite symbolic &#8211; and a new emotion, Anxiety, has arrived with the intention to dominate and conquer. Anxiety introduces the other new emotions and takes over with the ultimate goal to eliminate Riley\u2019s sense of self and create a new one. Then chaos erupts!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i250_114b_pub.pub16.1076-601x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C125&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i250_114b_pub.pub16.1076-601x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i250_114b_pub.pub16.1076-601x251-bd24542.jpg?w=601&amp;ssl=1 601w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Disney and Pixar\u2019s \u201cInside Out 2\u201d returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley, where Emotions like Embarrassment (voice of Paul Walter Hauser) take turns driving\u2014or throwing themselves upon\u2014the console as Riley experiences all the feelings. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen.\u00a9 2024 Disney\/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite parts in the film is when Joy and Sadness go down to the belief system. The visuals are so clear and beautiful. I really like the visual imagery throughout the film, with characters navigating worlds like the back of the mind, or the stream of consciousness. I also love the idea of the good memories being \u201cplanted\u201d when released into the water, creating a stem to Riley&#8217;s sense of self. This film also had me uncontrollably laughing. For example, the moment when a button labeled \u201cPUBERTY\u201d starts beeping, waking up the emotions in the middle of the night. It is hilarious to see how the emotions react to Riley\u2019s changes. This film is very relatable, especially for my age group, because it makes tons of jokes about going through the teenage years.&nbsp; My absolute favorite moments are related to the character development that emotions like Joy and her counterpart, Sadness, go through. Seeing all the emotions come together and realize that they each play a part in Riley&#8217;s sense of self also strikes home.<br><br>The film\u2019s message is that all emotions shape us into who we are. For example, we need to experience sadness in our lives in order to feel joy. The film expresses the positive message that all emotions are necessary and are part of connecting to who we are.<br><em><br>Inside Out 2<\/em> gets 5 out of 5 stars from me and I recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. You can watch <em>Inside Out 2 <\/em>in theaters, June 14, 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside Out 2&nbsp;<br>By Keila V., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ywSz2FECUQE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i140_15mT_pub.pub16.1581-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i140_15mT_pub.pub16.1581-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i140_15mT_pub.pub16.1581-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Disney and Pixar\u2019s \u201cInside Out 2,\u201d Joy (voice of Amy Poehler), Sadness (voice of Phyllis Smith), Anger (voice of Lewis Black), Fear (voice of Tony Hale) and Disgust (voice of Liza Lapira) are awakened to an alarming reality: everything is changing now that Riley is 13. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen. \u00a9 2023 Disney\/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I really enjoyed <em>Inside Out 2<\/em>. It is a thrilling film about a young girl becoming a teenager and I could relate to the many new emotions she is experiencing. This movie is perfect to watch with someone the age of the protagonist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story follows a girl named Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) who is just entering puberty and needs to make room for new emotions as she becomes an adolescent. Riley\u2019s headquarters (which is where all her emotions stay) gets demolished so that it can make room for her new \u201csophisticated\u201d emotions, including: Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Embarrassment (Paul Walter Hauser), Boredom (Adele Exarchopoulos), Envy (Ayo Edebiri) and Nostalgia (June Squibb). In one of the scenes Anxiety tells Joy that Riley needs more sophisticated emotions and pushes aside our classic five being: Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Tony Hale) and my personal favorite Disgust (Liza Lapira).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The animation in this film is fantastic and the characters look stupendous. In one scene when Joy\u2019s emotion changes and she gets frustrated, by the help of animation, she looks as if she is about to explode and cry at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i250_136cQ_pub.pub16.2941-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i250_136cQ_pub.pub16.2941-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i250_136cQ_pub.pub16.2941-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Disney and Pixar\u2019s \u201cInside Out 2\u201d returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley, where headquarters expands to make room for new Emotions. Pictured from L-R:  Joy (voice of Amy Poehler), Embarrassment (voice of Paul Walter Hauser), Envy (voice of Ayo Edebiri), Anxiety (voice of Maya Hawke), Disgust (voice of Liza Lapira), Anger (voice of Lewis Black), Fear (voice of Tony Hale) and Sadness (voice of Phyllis Smith). Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen. \u00a9 2024 Disney\/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are no special effects, but there are many visual effects that match the storyline perfectly. When Joy, Fear, Anger and Disgust get trapped inside of a safe a small character named Pouchie (James Austin Johnson) appears and that animation looks different than the other characters, he sort of looks like a cartoon from the 80s.&nbsp;My favorite scene is when the five emotions first meet &#8211; Anxiety, Boredom, Envy, Nostalgia and Embarrassment. The interaction between Anxiety and Joy is a bit strange since Joy thinks these are intruders to headquarters and Anxiety is crazy when it comes to meeting new people. I mean, \u201cEmotions!\u201d Another one of my favorite scenes in this hilarious film is when Riley meets the popular girls. This is one of my favorite scenes because of how funny and awkward it is when Riley goes to meet these girls. To see what happens next, you must watch the movie! I know that you will love it just as much as I did!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film\u2019s message is that it is okay to experience a variety of emotions and not just feel happy or sad. Another message is about how starting to become adolescents brings about different feelings than we had in our childhood, so, we need to understand why we feel this way and accept these feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Inside Out 2<\/em> gets 5 out of 5 stars from me and I recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. It opens in theaters June 14, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside Out 2<br>By Clara T., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IzNzqStnYaM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i110_6Q_pub.pub16.572-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i110_6Q_pub.pub16.572-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i110_6Q_pub.pub16.572-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Disney and Pixar\u2019s \u201cInside Out 2,\u201d Riley\u2019s Sense of Self is made up of all of her beliefs, each of which can be heard with the pluck of a string. Sadness (voice of Phyllis Smith) and Joy (voice of Amy Poehler) deliver key memories to this formative land. \u00a9 2024 Disney\/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I really love the movie <em>Inside Out 2<\/em>. I enjoy that, even though there are a lot of new things and feelings, you can still see all the original ones. I also like the humor and the small details, like when Riley wakes up as a teenager and she has a pimple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story follows Riley (Kensington Tallman), who is 13 years old, so she just became a teenager. She discovers new emotions that she doesn\u2019t understand and they are much stronger than the emotions she had when she was younger.&nbsp;The new emotions are Envy (Ayo Edebiri), Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Embarrassment (Paul Walter Houser), and Ennui (Adele Exarchopoulos). They join her original emotions in what could maybe be called a disaster. A lot of things are happening throughout the story and, at one point, Anxiety even takes over Riley. At the end, all of Riley\u00b4s emotions are somewhat balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i325_13a_pub.pub16.823-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i325_13a_pub.pub16.823-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i325_13a_pub.pub16.823-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Disney and Pixar\u2019s \u201cInside Out 2\u201d returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as new Emotions show up. Embarrassment (voice of Paul Walter Hauser), Anxiety (voice of Maya Hawke), Envy (voice of Ayo Edebiri) and Ennui (voice of Ad\u00e8le Exarchopoulos) are ready to take a turn at the console. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen. \u00a9 2024 Disney\/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Inside out 2<\/em> is one of Pixar\u2019s newest animated films. It is directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen. The new feelings Riley gets are because she has become a teenager and they represent her coming of age. Anxiety, an important role in this movie, is voiced by Maya Hawke. Riley attends hockey camp and hopes to impress the high school hockey coach. When she goes there, she realizes that the high school team\u2019s hockey captain will be there and she wants to make a good impression. However, she starts to ignore her friends since she knows they will be transferring schools and thinks it\u2019s more important to make friends and connections with people she will be going to high school with. She starts to think this because of her new feeling, Anxiety, who fears what will happen in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film\u2019s message is to observe and know your feelings, without letting one emotion control you entirely. When Riley becomes a teenager and discovers her new and stronger emotions, she learns to \u201chug\u201d her emotions and embrace all of her feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Inside Out 2 <\/em>gets <em>5<\/em> out of 5 stars from me and I recommend it for ages 12 to 18. It premieres in theaters June 14, 2024. Look for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside Out 2<br>By Katherine S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NfKxEp_uvLo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i170_26jT_pub.pub16.230-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i170_26jT_pub.pub16.230-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i170_26jT_pub.pub16.230-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Disney and Pixar\u2019s \u201cInside Out 2\u201d returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as a new Emotion shows up unexpectedly. And Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke, isn\u2019t the type of Emotion who will take a back seat either. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen. \u00a9 2023 Disney\/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I love <em>Inside Out 2<\/em>! This masterfully made movie is a sequel to the 2015 film <em>Inside Out<\/em> that dives deeper into the emotional and mental changes children have as they become teenagers. It has amazing storytelling, numerous powerful messages and so much emotional depth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This movie follows Riley (Kensington Tallman) as she enters her teenage years in the summer before she starts high school. As she hits puberty, her mind headquarters undergoes an unexpected change to make room for new emotions, like Embarrassment (Paul Walter Hauser), Boredom (Adele Exarchopoulos), Envy (Ayo Edebiri) and Anxiety (Maya Hawke). These new emotions challenge not only Riley\u2019s emotions but also her friendships and sense of self.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i170_48_pub.pub16.118-601x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i170_48_pub.pub16.118-601x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/INSIDE-OUT-2-ONLINE-USE-i170_48_pub.pub16.118-601x251-bd24542.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Disney and Pixar\u2019s \u201cInside Out 2\u201d returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley, where her Emotions Anger (voice of Lewis Black), Fear (voice of Tony Hale), Joy (voice of Amy Poehler), Sadness (voice of Phyllis Smith) and Disgust (voice of Liza Lapira) must make room for new Emotions, including Envy (voice of Ayo Edebiri), Anxiety (voice of Maya Hawke) and Embarrassment (voice of Paul Walter Hauser). Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen, \u201cInside Out 2\u201d releases only in theaters June 14, 2024. \u00a9 2024 Disney\/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I believe people of all ages will enjoy <em>Inside Out 2.<\/em> This film was made nearly a decade after the original movie, and with a purpose, it seems. I feel that the creators of this movie waited this long to make this sequel so that all of the original viewers would be older. I was only six or seven when I saw the original <em>Inside Out.<\/em> And now, I\u2019m sixteen and my mind is so much more complex than the five core emotions featured in the original movie, which <em>Inside Out 2<\/em> addresses and is why the timing of this release is so perfect. This movie really masters the more complex emotions that come as we age. Anyone in their teenage years or adulthood will be able to relate to this movie because of these new emotions. Younger children will definitely like this movie, but they may not understand it as deeply as an older person will. I love the new characters. As in the original movie, these performances blew my mind. The strongest performances come from Amy Poehler as Joy, Maya Hawke as Anxiety, and Kensington Tallman as Riley. Kensington, Grace Lu (as Grace) and Sumayyah Nuriddin-Green (as Bree) have so much chemistry and truly seem like they are best friends. My favorite performance is from Adele Exarchopoulos, who plays Ennui (boredom) and, even though she doesn\u2019t have that many lines, she\u2019s hilarious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Inside Out 2<\/em> has many deep messages, like embracing every part of yourself and remembering that it\u2019s okay to feel all sorts of different emotions. Its goal is to de-stigmatize anxiety and other emotions because they are normal and really common.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Inside Out 2<\/em> gets 5 of 5 stars from me and I recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. People who enjoyed the original <em>Inside Out<\/em> movie will definitely enjoy this one. It comes out in theaters on June 14, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I9i_feCLZag?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The little voices inside Riley\u2019s head know her inside and out\u2014but everything changes when Disney and Pixar\u2019s \u201cInside Out 2\u201d introduces a new Emotion: Anxiety. Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who have long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren\u2019t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she\u2019s not alone. Maya Hawke lends her voice to Anxiety, alongside Amy Poehler as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Lewis Black as Anger, Tony Hale as Fear, and Liza Lapira as Disgust. <\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Tiana S. dives into the teenage mind: \u201cThe teenage mind has a lot of emotion, which we explore in Inside Out 2! From taking rides down your river of consciousness to discovering your deep dark secrets, Inside Out 2 makes you think and discover a bit of yourself.\u201d  Neo M. is head over heels: \u201cI absolutely love the film Inside Out 2 with its vibrant, imaginative worlds, hilarious and unique characters, and engaging storyline. I felt a deep connection to each character.\u201d  Keila V. loves the animation: \u201cThe animation in this film is fantastic and the characters look stupendous. In one scene when Joy\u2019s emotion changes and she gets frustrated, by the help of animation, she looks as if she is about to explode and cry at the same time.\u201d Clara T. appreciates the familiar: \u201cI enjoy that, even though there are a lot of new things and feelings, you can still see all the original ones. I also like the humor and the small details, like when Riley wakes up as a teenager and she has a pimple.\u201d Katherine S. reflects on the message: \u201cInside Out 2 has many deep messages, like embracing every part of yourself and remembering that it\u2019s okay to feel all sorts of different emotions. 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