And it shows a path forward for the Pixar sequels to come.
Inside Out 2did not feel like a necessary addition to thePixarcanon when it was announced.
What makes a great Pixar sequel though?
Anxiety (voiced by Maya Hawke) serves as both the antagonist and the boldest addition to the movie.
mind squad into the buried pits of her mind.
Often the studio capitalizes on bit additions who are better at delivering one-liners than adding substance to the story.
Fluke and Rudder (Idris Elba and Dominic West) come to mind fromFinding Dory.
Everyone remembers suffering from painful trepidations and overwhelming mental health problems as a teenager.
Anxiety hits home in the most melancholy way because shes relatable yet charming.
Shes completely fleshed out and not just a one-off afterthought addition.
There was no attempt to innovate or show growth within the Parr family.
It is yet another tale of one spouse deceiving the other while being a superhero.
The protagonists all stay stagnant.
Inside Out 2is in constant motion.
The vision was genuine and it was executed at a high level.
No Pixar sequel should be made again without this throw in of justification and heart.
