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In this FilmSpeak video essay, we discuss Inside Out 2 Pixar's Fatal Flaw, why i wanted to love Inside Out 2, The HUGE Problem with Inside Out 2 and why Inside Out 2 is a disappointment.
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In this Inside Out 2 movie review and Inside Out 2 analysis, I dive into the muchanticipated sequel, to Inside Out. Despite the positive reviews and impressive box office performance, I ultimately found the film to be a safe repeat of the original that didn't move me as much.

Maya Hawke's character, Anxiety, is an incredible new addition, and the depiction of a panic attack is genuinely effective and accurate. These high moments, however, don't account for the film as a whole. Ironically, Pixar's approach to Inside Out 2 seems to contradict the film's thesis. The studio has struggled to find itself amid franchise filmmaking pressures and the pandemic, which saw some of their most personal works, like Luca, Turning Red, and Soul, relegated to Disney+. This misstep damaged Pixar's prestige and reputation. Lightyear's lackluster performance and Elemental's slow success story further hurt Pixar's confidence.

Pixar, once known for boldness and creativity, now seems paralyzed by insecurity, losing sight of what made them a powerhouse. Inside Out 2, instead of evolving characters in new ways, feels like a safe bet designed to appeal to what the studio thinks audiences want. This move lacks the confidence and vision that once defined Pixar, amplifying Inside Out 2's shortcomings and exposing it as a product of anxiety.

It's natural for studios to experience growing pains, as seen with Disney Animation before the Disney Renaissance. While Pixar's reign seemed unshakable, they too have fallen prey to insecurities after misfires and poor decisions. Inside Out 2 reminds us not to let selfperception anxieties overtake our essence, a lesson Pixar itself seems to be forgetting.

Recent statements from Pete Docter about shifting Pixar's focus to mass appeal and sequels highlight a worrying trend. Audiences may not always know what they want until you show it to them, something Pixar once understood brilliantly. Let's hope Pixar rediscovers its unique magic before it's too late.

Join Griffin (‪@griffschiller‬) as he gives you his Inside Out 2 review and explains why Inside Out 2 is disappointing, the problem with Inside Out 2, why Pixar is failing, the huge problem with Pixar, why Inside Out 2's success is a bad thing, why Inside Out 2 fails, and why Inside Out 2 is bad. Enjoy this Pixar video essay and Inside Out video essay!

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About Inside Out 2

Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However, when Anxiety shows up, they aren't sure how to feel. Inside Out 2 is directed by Kelsey Mann and stars Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Diane Lane, and Kyle MacLachlan reprise their roles from the first film, with Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Ayo Edebiri, Lilimar, Grace Lu, Sumayyah NuriddinGreen, Adèle Exarchopoulos, and Paul Walter Hauser joining the cast.
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