Team Riley is back in "Inside Out 2," a sequel to 2015’s "Inside Out." Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust have been managing Riley’s emotions smoothly. But things get tricky when Riley turns 13, bringing growth spurts, braces, pimples—in other words, puberty.
The characters representing Riley’s emotions have no explanation for her wild mood swings. They become even more confused when a new emotion shows up: Anxiety. And as it turns out, Anxiety is not the only new emotion.
When Riley goes to an elite hockey camp and has to make tough decisions, Anxiety causes chaos in her mind. Anxiety banishes the original five emotions from Headquarters. Can they make it back and save Riley’s sense of self?
I recommend this movie to kids and parents alike. Teenagers especially will love it. It is so relatable, since the conflict between Joy and Anxiety shows the bittersweetness of growing up.
The movie will help teenagers understand and deal with their emotions. It teaches us that our feelings are meant to be felt and expressed, not hidden, and that being your true self means accepting all parts of yourself.
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