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The much anticipated sequel to Inside Out is finally here! Taking place two years after the first one, Riley is now 13 and has developed a "Sense Of Self". However, things take a difficult turn when Riley's puberty alarm goes off, resulting in 4 new emotions showing up. Anxiety (leader of the new emotions) becomes a HUGE problem.

Glory To God The Movie Was Great! The story was basically a rehash of the first movie, but still managed to add even more depth to an already creative and well written plot. The way the film portrayed growing pains going on to high school was so accurate that it's kind of scary. From her new emotions to her long term memory changing, it was very accurately and creatively portrayed. And the movie did a brilliant job at portraying anxiety (figuratively and literally). I also liked how they explained Riley's "Sense Of Self" and how it evolved as she became a teenager, basically going into full circle when she takes full control over her emotions. 

The characters were just as charming in this as they were in the first movie. Seeing them basically go on a road trip was kind-of hilarious. I was pleasantly surprised at Joy's development. She had really good development in the first one, but this movie surprisingly expanded her characterization. Seeing her fear in the possibility that Riley might not need her anymore was very intriguing. There was even a line she said that made me cry. It was also nice to see Sadness develop a backbone (well.....just barely). 

New characters were awesome. All of them were great editions to the film (Ennui was probably my favorite). Anxiety was very well written and acted. She's antagonistic but it was still clear that she thought she was helping Riley and went EXTREMELY overboard. When she came to that realization, her guilt became too much. It was kind of heartbreaking. Also, Lance, Bloofy, and Pouchy were HILARIOUS!😂  

The animation was good (which was no surprise), but I was pleasantly surprised by the 2D animation that was featured for Bloofy. And lastly, the voice acting was fantastic. Not all of the original cast returned, but I feel that our new cast members really held their own. Amy Poehler and Maya Hawke were probably the best of everyone.

Is this movie better than the first one; no. But one thing it has over the first is that it managed to make me cry TWICE 😒. It is indeed a worthy sequel to the original. Thanks For Reading.