It’s funny, thoughtful, and relatable even if you’re not 13 years old. As an adult, it serves as a conversation starter about mental health, anxiety, and adolescence. The movie also reminds us parents that the emotions our kids are showing and feeling are valid.I love the introduction of Riley’s system of beliefs, which was essential to the story, similar to the core memories in the first movie. Although the visuals are stunning and the colorful characters can be appealing to younger children, the storyline (puberty in a general sense) is more suited for 9-year-olds and above.

Overall, the biggest lesson we took away from Inside Out 2 was the importance of being yourself, staying true to yourself, and never changing yourself to please others.