I liked Anxiety and her place in the story, and thought those elements were really brilliantly written -- my minor nitpick would be that it wasn't much different from Joy's extreme self-focus in the first story. But as someone with lifelong anxiety, it definitely hit home!
My favorite thing here was that our Emotional characters got to show much, much more texture and variety this time. I loved Sadness's continued closeness to Joy. I loved Joy admitting weakness and being exhausted by being SO DAMN POSITIVE all the time. I loved Anger coming up with a sweetie-pie solution, etc.
One thing I rewound and watched again was the little scene where we saw where all the emotions sleep in their own little decorated nooks, and it was so adorable! You can see that Joy has stars on her ceiling just like Riley (and a statue of Bing Bong!) and laughs in her sleep, you can see that Anger (punching in his sleep, under a punching bag, a sprinkler, and a banner that just says GRRRRR) sleeps next to a cinderblock under a "fire" blanket and has a "swear jar" next to his bed (!!), that Fear sleeps with a teddy bear, a smoke alarm, and like 10 night lights, Disgust wears goggles and sleeps with her lip curled in disgust, and Sadness sleeps under a soft blue blanket with shapes including teardrops and has a box of tissues behind her, with just one picture in the lower niche (I wish we could see what the picture is of!).
I teared up a little bit at the end when all of the emotions hugged because of their love for Riley, and again when Riley's friends forgave her.
About why Mindy Kaling and Bill Hader didn't return:
It's interesting to know about this movie's payscale behind the scenes because I'm very conflicted on it. Amy Poehler was paid $5 million plus bonuses/percentages to reprise Joy, while all the other emotions were offered $100,000 apiece. That's why Hader and Kaling declined to return -- and I can't say I blame them. That is a ridiculous gap in pay, and it really bothers me. Yes, Poehler's character is arguably the "main" character (certainly the main emotional character), but the disparity is SO huge, I can't blame people for being hurt and offended. It's everything wrong with Hollywood to me. Yes, Poehler deserves millions. But maybe Disney could've spread the wealth a little better here? Surely Phyllis Smith deserved more to play Sadness, definitely a major returning character, etc. Anyway, it's Hollywood, whaddaya gonna do.
Thanks for the wonderful reaction as always!
Angela D. Mitchell
2024-10-05 17:43:55 +0000 UTC
same! i really loved that during the scene they had the anxiety tornado covering the “eyes” screen, during a panic/anxiety attack i always feel disassociated and like i almost can’t see
hannah
2024-08-30 01:42:13 +0000 UTC
yesss this movie portrays anxiety so well!! i just couldnt bring myself to hate her, because i know shes just trying! :')
SnazzyJazzy
2024-08-23 09:22:24 +0000 UTC
Oh, and I add Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) and of course Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) for next poll!
Justine Cbn 📽
2024-08-21 20:33:17 +0000 UTC
Idk if you understand the importance of Riley choosing Joy at the end but I love it so much. The entirety of the first 2 movies, her emotions have controlled her. Making every single decision for her. Bad and good. Now Riley is in control of her emotions and makes decisions for herself. Whoever makes these scripts deserves a raise. I cried at the anxiety attack scene. Definitely better than the first imo. Love the reaction!
Excalibur
2024-08-21 04:50:55 +0000 UTC
I enjoyed this film! Anxiety is extremely relatable and has definitely been one of my main emotions since I was about 11 years old, I'm 24 now! The part where she has a panic attack made me cry!
Josh Middleton
2024-08-21 00:41:18 +0000 UTC
Also suppressing stuff instead of talking about them is really bad
Ezekiel Mendez
2024-08-20 23:11:41 +0000 UTC
I’m in high school rn and this move was so good for me because I kinda did the same thing my freshman year but now I realize that i shouldn’t be worried about what others think and how many friends I have
Ezekiel Mendez
2024-08-20 22:59:21 +0000 UTC
I saw this in theatres, I am so excited to watch this with you and ball my eyes out
Ally D.
2024-08-20 21:20:27 +0000 UTC
I went to see this in theatres and I loved it! Glad to have your reaction to see how you felt too !
Brody Reeks
2024-08-20 19:36:38 +0000 UTC
Tony Hale is a good "Fear" too! And I'm still mad at Mindy for "Velma" LOL So I didn't mind that either.
Jessi
2024-08-20 18:41:50 +0000 UTC
Which channel will the Twitch stream be under?
Isabella
2024-08-20 17:48:52 +0000 UTC
When will your Twitch stream be and is it you and/or Jane that's going to be reacting to it?
Isabella
2024-08-20 17:48:34 +0000 UTC
I'm so glad you finally reacted to this Justin
Isabella
2024-08-20 17:48:12 +0000 UTC
Well, now I know what I'm watching tonight!
Maewan Bretian
2024-08-20 17:31:32 +0000 UTC
Inside Out 2 is such a great film, it made me cry in theater badly lol!
Could you react to Nanny McPhee (2005) please? :)