As a psychologist who has spent years studying and helping individuals navigate their emotions, I can wholeheartedly relate to the struggles Joy experiences in “Inside Out 2.” The interplay between joy, anxiety, fear, sadness, anger, and embarrassment mirrors the complex web of feelings that many people grapple with on a daily basis.
As a devoted fan, I can’t help but share my exhilaration over the incredible success of “Inside Out 2”. This extraordinary sequel not only broke the billion-dollar barrier at the box office, but it also delivered another profound and masterfully depicted journey through Riley’s emotional landscape. The return to her inner world offered a heartfelt exploration of adolescence, as we navigated the new emotions that come with growing up.
Without a doubt, given that “Inside Out 2” is building upon the legacy of its highly acclaimed predecessor, it has certain benchmarks to meet. Remarkably, the movie achieves this feat with some heartwarming and emotionally poignant dialogues penned by Mann, LeFauve, and Holstein. Among these lines, there are a few that truly resonate and stand out – here they are, so grab your tissues and a soft place to let out your emotions: These are some of the movie’s most impactful quotes that may one day join the ranks of timeless classics such as “to infinity and beyond,” “take her to the moon for me,” and “SQUIRREL!
Joy lashing out is a pivotal moment in Inside Out 2
“Of course, I’m delusional, do you know how hard it is to stay positive all the time?”
Just as Riley has developed since her earlier appearance in “Inside Out,” each of her emotions as individual characters have also grown and changed, sometimes for the better and sometimes not. This underscores the idea that it’s perfectly normal to experience multiple emotions at once. After Joy (Amy Poehler) and the core team become trapped by Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Riley’s usual decision-making brains start to falter under the strain, acknowledging for the first time that an eternally optimistic attitude can’t always hold up.
As a gamer, I found myself in a situation where Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Liza Lapira), and Fear (Tony Hale) all looked up to their leader, piling stress upon me like levels in a challenging game. The pressure became too much for Joy, causing an unusual outburst – not of anger, but of anxiety. In frustration, I lashed out at my friends, just as one does when the dice aren’t rolling in your favor and mistakes are made. But even in his gentlest form, Anger offered a solution that was almost a reflex to my venting, providing a momentary respite, like clearing a difficult level.
In much the same vein as the Inside Out movies, their underlying message is that emotions are capricious and may surface at inconvenient moments, yet those we strive to suppress can surprisingly steer our course when they’re most required – even if it means yielding to a touch of frustration.
Anger helps Joy get back on her feet
“Joy, you’ve made a lot of mistakes, and you’ll make a whole lot more in the future.”
For a character who spends most of his time with his head literally ablaze, it makes for a refreshing and wonderfully sweet moment that Anger becomes the voice of reason when Joy’s first plan to get back to Headquarters doesn’t go as she’d like. Lashing out at those around her while Anxiety and the new gang are back at HQ taking the helm and leading Riley on a concerning but absolutely essential path, it takes a quiet moment of rage and acceptance to acknowledge the situation the original core emotions are in. It’s not great, but it also doesn’t have to stay that way.
Joy, it seems you’ve made numerous errors, and there will undoubtedly be many more to come in the days ahead,” Anger bluntly informs Joy. This is a tough reality she needs to accept, but one that Riley will grasp eventually as soon as this weekend at hockey camp. However, Anger points out, “If you allow these mistakes to deter you now, we may as well surrender.” Fortunately, it’s not in the nature of Joy – or Riley – to give up so easily.
Anger reassures Joy she has her friends’ support
“We’re right behind you.”
Over time, stories from Pixar have consistently been presented with exceptional writing that’s rich in layers, making both children and adults appreciate the details. In “Inside Out 2”, even minor character dialogues are delivered with a surprising intensity. This may not be intentional, but considering how potent every word has been leading up to that point, it becomes unavoidable.
Following her initial plan collapsing and needing to swiftly devise another one, Joy receives the final confidence boost she requires from the person among her friends who has been most volatile in offering suggestions for their next steps. He says to Joy, “We’re with you all the way,” which, in other Pixar films, would simply represent a supportive team helping the main character. However, in “Inside Out 2,” this conversation is laden with more emotion than usual, reflecting a healthy state of emotional complexity.
In every hurdle Riley faces within this movie, and also future situations we might experience down the line, Joy may serve as the ultimate goal, but Anger, Fear, Sadness, Disgust, and many other feelings will be ready to take their turn and step in whenever necessary.
Anxiety’s plan outlines one of Inside Out 2’s themes
“It’s not about who Riley is, it’s who she needs to be.”
Frequently, “Inside Out 2” demonstrates that each emotion has good intentions for Riley, their central character, but it’s the methods they employ that create problems. Some emotions express themselves more forcefully than others. For instance, Anxiety, a new and intense emotion controlling the console, is less focused on shaping who Riley is currently, but rather on who Anxiety thinks she should be based on the decisions she makes. In essence, Anxiety’s behavior can be seen as a commentary, although it may not be accurate in every situation. It is up to the rest of Riley’s emotions to adjust Anxiety’s perspective.
Essentially, this is about what kind of person Riley wants to become, which hinges on the decisions she must make, whether they are right or wrong. These experiences are crucial for her learning and personal growth, as so far Anxiety hasn’t managed to help her much in this regard. Typical of Pixar productions, it is only when other characters offer assistance that a breakthrough occurs, leading Riley to recognize her true identity and all the emotions that accompany it.
Riley’s personal struggle is one we can all relate to
“I’m not good enough.”
In the heartwarming movie, many poignant scenes stem from Riley’s emotions guiding her through her unique inner world. However, it’s one thoughtful reflection emerging from this universe that might resonate most with viewers – a moment that could be strikingly familiar to anyone: the fear that they aren’t good enough. As Anxiety takes over Riley’s identity, it triggers an idea that we’ve all likely faced at least once – “I’m not worthy.” This realization will only fuel self-doubt and initiate a personal battle that the new emotion unwittingly sets the stage for.
In this captivating series once more, I find myself grappling with the antagonists that aren’t external foes, but rather my own internal struggles – emotions like doubt, fear, anger, sadness, embarrassment, and even happiness. While these feelings are natural and essential for personal growth, they can become overpowering if not balanced by positive thoughts.
Joy ‘can’t stop’ Anxiety and admits why
Perhaps I’m struggling to find ways to alleviate anxiety, and it seems like it might be an unavoidable part of maturing. It often leaves me with a decreased sense of joy.
Prepare for a hard hit. Just like the original movie, “Inside Out 2” confronts the truth about how challenging, painful, and sometimes devastating it can be to manage emotions. In Joy’s situation, she nearly accepts that her struggle is futile. Every time Joy and her companions attempt to return to Headquarters, a new emotion creates obstacles, causing even the brightest light in the mind to flicker as Joy feels she has reached her breaking point, unable to suppress Anxiety no matter how hard she tries.
Indeed, the objective isn’t to halt her, but rather to understand and cope with the situation as it arises. Each challenge in this film serves as a valuable lesson, and this includes dealing with anxiety – an issue many of us have encountered at some point. It’s about continuing our efforts to prevent such feelings from diminishing our joy, not giving up on that pursuit.
Joy’s message to Anxiety is a powerful lesson for her as well
“You don’t get to choose who Riley is … You need to let her go.”
Similar to numerous quotes from this collection, many of them are presented at the end of “Inside Out 2”, during a poignant moment where the film pulls out all the emotional stops, leaving us tearful and introspective, just as much as we reflect on Riley’s journey. In the climax, our talented hockey player succumbs to the stress of striving for perfection and becomes overwhelmed by the fear of failure, which is remarkably portrayed, rivaling “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” in its representation of anxiety. Anxiety is depicted as a whirlwind, spinning in every direction while remaining rooted to the console she has fought to control. It’s not until Joy intervenes that our hero realizes she may not have been so different with her intentions.
Joy’s philosophy of “keeping the best while discarding the rest” can be likened to Anxiety’s objective of “letting go of the past and embracing the future,” both of which are flawed perspectives. The old is crucial as it provides the foundation for growth and adaptation, enabling us to progress. It is through all her emotions, everything that defines Riley, that she manages to navigate out of her stressful situation and recollect her initial motivation for playing hockey. She does so purely for the pleasure it brings her.
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2024-10-13 21:00