Film: Inside Out 2
Cast: Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Liza Lapira, Tony Hale, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith, Ayo Edebiri
Director: Kelsey Mann
Rating: 3.5/5
Runtime: 97 min.

Pixar appears to have finally found animation finesse after a long hiatus, with Kelsey Mann’s feature directorial debut “Inside Out 2.”  The film tells a story about a young girl achieving puberty and the myriad emotions she experiences along the way.   

The narrative is fast-paced and inveigling as it zips through teenager Riley’s attempts at belonging while struggling with individuality and friendships.