Inside Out 2: reviews

What the critics say average 9.1 from 5 outlets

• 10 Chicago Sun-TimesRichard Roeper It was a tall order to match the brilliance of "Inside Out," but the sequel meets the challenge on every level. Read
• 9.0 The Hollywood ReporterDavid Rooney It's the balance of basic psychology with abstract concepts and inspired observational comedy that makes this a uniquely captivating coming-of-age tale. Read
• 9.0 VarietyOwen Gleiberman Inside Out 2 is a transporting fable about the desire to fit in, to be validated by the Cool Culture that's, more and more, our collective seal of approval and success. And while the movie is an enchanting animated ride of the spirit (be prepared for it to help save summer at the box office), it may also be the most poignantly perceptive tale of the conundrums of early adolescence since "Eighth Grade." Read
• 8.8 The WrapWilliam Bibbiani Kelsey Mann was able to expand on what seemed like a complete story in the original film and tell a new and potent one, and that's impressive and commendable even though ? like many Pixar films ? it falls apart in the details. Read
• 8.8 USA TodayBrian Truitt The original movie took a similar tack but did it better, and the sequel misses a real chance to flesh out the intriguing new emotions more. Aside from Anxiety, a truly inspired Disney antagonist, they feel more like side characters than Anger, Fear, Disgust and Sadness did in the first outing. Read