Inside Out 2 (U)

Pixar’s follow-up to their 2015 mega hit glimmers with the diamond-hard truths about growing up.

Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However as Riley’s childhood innocence fades and Anxiety shows up, they aren't sure how to feel. Unprepared for this rapid change, Joy and the other emotions soon discover that Riley is far more volatile than ever before.

Spicing things up a notch with more than a sprinkle of teenage angst, this is a really solid sequel to arguably one of Pixar’s very best works. Tapping into what it means to leave childhood behind, things feel a little more mature this time around, fitting given the dawn of Riley’s teenage years. It’s incredibly relatable, driving home a heartfelt message about the truth of what it is to be human in all its beautiful complexities. Breezy and light on its feet, there are also lovely little nuggets of insight into what makes us all tick.

This is one of those franchises that could naturally run forever, exploring pivotal life moments as Riley transitions her way towards and through adulthood. But for now, it’s just nice to be reunited.