Well now, I gotta tell ya, this new movie called “Inside Out 2” is quite somethin’ for folks who like to sit down with their families and watch a good movie. Now, I ain’t gonna say it’s perfect, but if you’re a Christian family lookin’ for somethin’ that fits the bill without all that political nonsense, well, you might wanna give this one a whirl. There’s a lot of good things in it, and some lessons too, but there’s a few bits that might make your little ones squirm a bit, so keep that in mind.
First off, this here movie takes ya right back into Riley’s head. Remember Riley from the first “Inside Out”? Well, now she’s older, and her emotions are all mixed up in ways that make you think about your own feelings. They got this vault in the movie, and let me tell ya, when them emotions get locked up in there, they ain’t alone—there’s some spooky stuff goin’ on that might make the younger ones cover their eyes. But don’t worry, it’s not too bad if you got a good grip on what’s going on. I reckon it’s more about the idea of emotions and how they all work together, even when they seem like they’re fightin’ each other.
One thing I like about this movie is how it doesn’t get all caught up in that “woke” mess that a lot of movies today do. I mean, you won’t find any political speeches or agenda-pushin’ in this one. Instead, the movie’s focus is on teachin’ kids that all emotions are important—both the good and the bad. It’s somethin’ that a lotta folks don’t think about much. A lotta times, people just wanna push away the bad feelings, like fear, sadness, or anger. But in this movie, the emotions show Riley that she needs all of them to make sense of her life.
Now, let me tell ya about the big lesson here: Emotions are part of who we are, and it’s important to embrace all of ‘em.
In this movie, when Riley starts havin’ a panic attack, her emotions realize they gotta work together to help her out. That’s when they come up with the idea to create a new Sense of Self—one that don’t just push away the scary feelings, but takes ‘em all in. And that’s somethin’ you could really reflect on, especially as a Christian. Anxiety, fear, sadness, all these things are part of the human experience, and they don’t just disappear because we don’t wanna deal with ‘em. Instead, we gotta learn how to accept and work with ‘em. It’s not always easy, but it’s important to face all parts of ourselves honestly.
So, from a Christian point of view, this movie really opens up some good talkin’ points. It gets ya thinkin’ about how we deal with our emotions in light of faith. We know that Jesus was all about showing compassion for folks who were hurt, angry, or sad, and he didn’t just tell ‘em to push those feelings away. He helped ‘em find peace through their struggles. That’s kinda what the movie’s sayin’ too—don’t let the hard feelings rule you, but don’t ignore ‘em neither. You can find strength in them, and that’s somethin’ we all need to remember.
And hey, let’s not forget the bigger picture here. The movie isn’t just about emotions, but about family and how we grow and change. Riley’s journey is a reminder that life’s always movin’, and we gotta keep movin’ with it. Sometimes we get stuck or confused, but with love and support, we can get through just about anything.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not sayin’ this movie’s perfect. There’s a few scary bits, and younger kids might get a little upset when they see the emotions stuck in that vault, but overall, it’s a good watch. It’s got a solid message that’s easy for the whole family to understand, and it’s not preachin’ to ya about stuff you ain’t ready to hear. It’s a movie that just lets you reflect on what makes us tick and how we can use that understanding to be better people.
So, if you’re lookin’ for somethin’ that you can watch with your kids, and you don’t want all that fancy stuff like political correctness or unnecessary drama, give “Inside Out 2” a try. It’ll teach ya a little somethin’ about the heart, the mind, and how all the pieces come together. And at the end of the day, that’s what matters the most.
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