🐾 Muddy Moose Movie Monday “Inside Out 2” Charges In: Big Feelings, Bigger Impact
Genre: Animated | Family | Comedy-Drama
Released: June 2025
Studio: Pixar Animation Studios
Voices: Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Tony Hale, Lewis Black, and more
🧠 What’s New in the Mind of Riley?
Pixar returns to the emotional control room with Inside Out 2, diving deeper into the adolescent brain — and things are way more complicated than before. Riley’s a teenager now, and with that comes a whirlwind of new emotions, led by the anxious but relatable new character: Anxiety (voiced by Maya Hawke).
The gang — Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust — find themselves overwhelmed as new emotions start to take control, each one hilariously and heartbreakingly real.
🎬 Moose-Approved Breakdown:
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The Plot: Riley is growing up, and her sense of self is being restructured — literally. Anxiety moves in, alongside other new emotional players like Envy, Embarrassment, and Ennui (yes, really).
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The Visuals: Classic Pixar polish with vibrant color, fluid motion, and creative new “mindscapes” that elevate the original film’s universe.
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The Feel: You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll text your childhood therapist.
🧠 Mental Health Meets Movie Magic
What makes Inside Out 2 shine isn’t just its humor or animation — it’s the honest look at how messy growing up can be. It sparks real conversations about mental health, identity, and the emotional rollercoaster of becoming who you’re meant to be.
This film earns its place as both entertainment and emotional education — and it does it with heart, humor, and just the right amount of awkward teen chaos.
🦌 Muddy Moose Movie Score:
9.2/10 — Big feelings, bigger win.
A sequel that stands tall next to the original, Inside Out 2 is clever, meaningful, and more emotionally intelligent than most adults.
🍿 Final Thought:
Whether you’re a parent, teen, or just someone trying to wrangle your inner voice(s), Inside Out 2 is worth the watch. It’ll make you think, feel, and maybe even skedaddle to your nearest snack stash.
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