How did Vice-Versa 2 make you feel? Does the new movie from Pixar Studios live up to expectations? Nine years after Pete Docter’s Vice-Versa, the studio will present a direct sequel to its hit film.
Directed by Kelsey Mann, Vice-Versa 2 takes place a year after the events of the previous film, the ending of which already gave us a clue: the puberty button appeared on the emotional dashboard.
Riley is now a teenager, which does not cause a major upheaval in the headquarters, which must face something unexpected: the arrival of new emotions! Joy, sadness, anger, fear and disgust – which have worked successfully for a long time – do not really know how to behave when anxiety comes. And it seems he’s not the only one…
Thus, four new emotions enter and disrupt the adolescent’s mind and life. What do the first viewers think about the arrival of anxiety, boredom, envy and embarrassment?
As of Sunday, June 16, Vice-versa 2 already has 365 ratings and 102 reviews, including only 11 critics who have rated the film 2 or 1 stars. The average audience rating for the feature film is – at the time of writing – 4.1 out of 5 stars. The rating is close to the rating of the first opus with 4.3 stars.
They liked it
Mari Ja rates the film 5 stars and writes:I loved it! This movie is precious: more than a favorite, it’s a hit to the soul. The metaphors related to puberty and the difficulty of accepting yourself are very relevant and really well done. This is an uplifting story that everyone can relate to. Regardless of the judgment of others, doesn’t our self-criticism destroy our self-esteem? We are unique and multifaceted with memories that make up our individuality.“
For Timoté L, this is big: “ Yes! That’s it! This is what we want! We were waiting for a master class and this is a master class! Visually brilliant, relevant story, intelligent and real, we are in front of a true masterpiece! Animation that talks about emotions and that gives us genius! THANK YOU !”
For OIllia, the film is a worthy successor to the first one: “After the sensational first opus, in which Joey explored the circuits of the brain with sadness, this time our joyful emotion finds itself in the captivity of disgust, fear and anger due to the great upheavals of puberty. It is still as funny, exciting, us. Dive into our respective experiences and the experiences that form our little ones, from the first From now on, which reappear like little melodies that never leave you, I already liked you.”
Clem23 writes: “Very nice Pixar, just as nice as the first part, but more difficult. Very nice moments of ’emotion’ and new characters that are quite funny, bringing twists and extra fun to Riley and Riley. Magical moments and beautiful gems. Humor and Graphics, a great favorite, which Pixar studios once again advises: watch until the end..”
Roub E. of Club AlloCiné adds:For me, the first Vice Versa is one of the greatest successes of the Pixar studio. It was bold, funny, good, flawless. Thus, in this sequel, we encounter joy, sadness, disgust, fear and anger, the emotions that animated the young Riley and which see – as the latter enters adolescence – new emotions emerge that upset his equilibrium. If the surprise is necessarily underrepresented and the skeleton of the script is quite similar to the first, this sequel is a real success. Fun, exploring new ways, with a more consistent plot. I was left with the impression of returning to the heyday of the Pixar studio with a film that will delight the whole family, from the youngest to the oldest.“
They liked it less
Ghost_face gives Vice Versa 2 a 3-star rating and writes: “An uneven sequel with a plot similar to the first opus. The film never reaches the humorous and emotional heights of the first, but it is entertaining none the less. So don’t shy away from our pleasure !”
For Cedric P: “Pixar wowed us so much with the first opus that the bar is insurmountable… and it’s proven. We moved the script from the first to rewrite it a few years later with events related to it. New emotions are processed a little faster, except for anxiety, an emotion that disrupts everything. The entire appeal of the film is based on that and will undoubtedly allow young adults to identify themselves.”
Soril L writes:Vice Versa 2 promised a brilliant sequel. Unfortunately, the film struggles to capture the charming essence and sparkling humor of its predecessor. While visually appealing, with quality animation and vivid colors, the story lacks the emotional depth that made the first game famous. Jokes seem forced and moments that are supposed to be touching fail to move. In short, Vice Versa 2 remains entertaining, but fails to reach the heights of intelligence and sensitivity that captured audiences’ hearts before it.”
For Baptist – who gives it an average rating of 2.5 – “This movie complements the first one well. However, I found the emotion development to be really sloppy. Boredom, envy and even embarrassment weren’t really the focus. In the end we want to know more!! And then there were obviously little additions like the first one where we We had a world of imagination, dreams, train of thought.There I found it a little empty, it fits the animation and fantastic sounds, but it does not deserve as much enthusiasm as the first one.“
Finally, for Serge2134, the film “has no interest compared to the first one, which had a pleasant surprise effect. Here’s a dull sequel with an overdose of ice hockey. Let’s hope there won’t be a 3!”
Source: Allocine
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