Movie review
June 11, 2024 · 97 min · PG · Kids · Animation · Comedy · Adventure · Family
Inside Out 2 is an animated movie about a teenage girl named Riley. As she grows up, her brain gets new emotions like Anxiety and Envy that take over her mind. Riley has to learn how to deal with these feelings while attending a summer hockey camp with her friends. The story stays focused on basic growing-up topics like friendships, anxiety, and learning how to fit in.
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Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Inside Out 2.
Woke representation / casting
While the characters in the movie come from different racial backgrounds, the casting feels natural. The movie does not use these characters to show off diversity or make political points.
0%
Woke political dialogue
The film does not have any political talks or activist messages.
0%
Production
Identity-driven story themes
The story is about normal growing-up problems like stress and making friends. It does not contain any social justice themes.
0%
Western institutional / cultural critique
The film has no negative messages about Western society, families, or institutions.
0%
Woke character or canon changes
Not present in this title.
0%
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
Some people online worried before the movie came out that a young girl's friendship with an older girl would be turned into a romance. When the film released, viewers saw that their friendship was totally normal. This stopped any anger from the audience.
5%
Creator track record context
The creators are Pixar veterans who have worked on many different projects. A few members of the team have supported diverse casting in the past. Still, most of the creators focus on making simple family movies that everyone can enjoy.
20%
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