Joy versus anxiety in a less creative and more emotional sequel

Some epics worked very well for those in charge of Pixar: All four parts of Toy Story are greatAs well as two ‘The Incredibles’. Others not so much: the three “Cars” films and a sequel to “Inside Out.” This second part is entertaining, but it lacks the chemistry of the first and does not have many memorable gags or comedic situations.

The formula is to add more elements to those that already worked. If in “Inside Out”, little Riley has a mess in her head because of their rivalry Joy and sadness, plus anger, fear and disgustNow that Riley has entered adolescence, four other emotions typical of this era have emerged: Boredom (the weak is called boredom in French), shame, envy, and above all, anxiety.

The conflict is served by the alarm about adulthood, and seems to be mediated by a classic antagonism: Joy is the heroine and Anxiety is the villain. There are good moments –Going down the river of consciousness over cauliflower, the happy existence of a cartoon, and so-called brainstormingThe torrent of bad memories trapped inside the balls and the fleeting appearance of the old woman who represents nostalgia for the past – but The tone is less authentic and more emotional.