Meg LeFauve

"Inside Out 2": Embracing the Unfamiliar Self

Nine years ago, "Inside Out" (2015) left a profound impression on me, earning two distinct labels: "Pixar's best work" and "almost impossible to have a sequel." Balancing the high-concept world of emotions with analytical rigor and dramatic necessity was already a challenge, let alone constructing a moving story arc on top of it. That achievement is what made it great. Today, I am delighted to report that "Inside Out 2" (2024) lives up to its predecessor. In terms of creativity, aesthetics, unde