Paris, Cinéma Le grand Rex, June 16, 2024
Tonight, Le Grand Rex hosted the eagerly-awaited Paris premiere of Inside Out 2. The French voices of this highly anticipated animated film, including Dorothée Pousséo (Anxiety), Mélanie Laurent (Disgust), Pierre Niney (Fear) and Marilou Berry (Sadness), were on hand to celebrate this special occasion.
Inside Out 2 continues the innovative exploration of emotions that captivated global audiences when the first film was released in 2015. In this sequel, Riley is now a teenager, making her emotional landscape even more complex. The film introduces new emotions such as anxiety, envy, boredom and embarrassment, while retaining beloved emotions such as joy, sadness, fear, anger and disgust. This evolution reflects the turbulent and multifaceted nature of adolescence, promising a rich and nuanced story.
Director Kelsey Mann, making his feature film debut, along with producers Mark Nielsen and screenwriters Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein, have crafted a story that not only broadens the emotional spectrum of the characters, but also delves into the complexities of teenage life. Pete Docter, director of the original film and executive producer of this sequel, explained that the idea for a sequel was born a few years after the release of the first film, motivated by the film's lasting impact on audiences and the desire to discover other stories from this richly imaginative universe.
Inside Out 2 is not simply a continuation, but a significant expansion of the world created by its predecessor. The inclusion of new emotions reflects the evolving challenges and experiences of adolescence. Maya Hawke's portrayal of anxiety adds a poignant layer, resonating with the universal experience of growing pains. Ayo Edebiri, who plays envy, brings a unique perspective to her character, infusing envy with an underlying sense of adoration, adding complexity and depth. In addition, June Squibb lends her voice to Nostalgia, while Adèle Exarchopoulos and Paul Walter Hauser enrich the narrative with their performances as Ennui and Embarras respectively.
Pixar's meticulous approach to storytelling is evident in the development of this sequel. Director Kelsey Mann and his team engaged with a group of teenagers, called Riley's Crew, to ensure that the film accurately represented the lives of today's teenagers. Their feedback influenced the inclusion of the Nostalgia emotion and shaped several scenes, including the everyday elements of emotional life and the transition from middle school to high school. This commitment to authenticity and adaptability underscores Pixar's dedication to creating deeply resonant stories.
This Grand Rex premiere not only highlighted the film's artistic and narrative achievements, but also underscored Pixar's enduring influence in the field of animated storytelling. As the audience settled into the theater, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation. The film promises to win the hearts of audiences once again with its heartfelt storytelling, stunning animation and a fascinating new range of emotions. The exploration of the adolescent mind, combined with the film's trademark humor and depth, guarantees that it will resonate with long-time fans and new viewers alike, cementing its place as a beloved addition to the Pixar legacy.
The excitement surrounding Inside Out 2 is palpable, and this Paris premiere at the Grand Rex gave a tantalizing taste of what the film has to offer. Don't miss this long-awaited sequel, which promises to take us even deeper into the fascinating world of human emotions.
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Synopsis :
Freshly graduated, Riley is now a teenager, and this triggers a major upheaval at headquarters, which has to deal with something unexpected: the arrival of new emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust - which have long worked successfully together - don't quite know how to react when Anxiety arrives. And it seems she's not the only one...
Inside Out 2
Directed by Kelsey Mann
Written by Meg LeFauve, Dave Holstein
Story by Kelsey Mann, Meg LeFauve
Produced by Mark Nielsen
Starring Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Paul Walter Hauser, Kensington Tallman, Diane Lane, Kyle MacLachlan
Cinematography : Adam Habib, Jonathan Pytko
Edited by Maurissa Horwitz
Music by Andrea Datzman
Production company : Pixar Animation Studios
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Release dates : June 10, 2024 (El Capitan Theatre), June 14, 2024 (United States)
Running time : 96 minutes