Ralph 2.0

This movie is much more self-aware than I had expected. I wasn't quite sure how they'd handle the concept of the internet, based on how they handled the arcade in the first movie, but I think it was handled very well, and it feels much more original than most Disney movies lately. it's rather entertaining, even if it's quick to reach for a laugh before it handles anything else. I love how the movie handles more serious topics such as cyberbullying and the toxicity of dependency, but it handles it in a way children can understand as well. it may not be as great as the original, and it may be much more predictable, but it's still a decent movie, and good enough for a rewatch.

I liked Wreck-It Ralph (2012), I found it charming and original with lashings of vocal talent to assist it but a sequel? Had big shoes to fill, and it didn't manage it.

It tells the story of our heroes venturing from the arcade to the internet to save one of their games and *Sigh* does a plot really matter here? Ultimately that's not what its about.

Full of goofy humor, the occasional adult-ish joke to keep the parents happy and lots and lots of product placement. A lot of people looking at the reviews clearly have issue with this but truth be told it would have been very difficult to show the internet in that fashion without showing off the big names. I'm sure a lot of money passed hands because of this, but I don't see why it's such an issue.

The voice cast once again are fantastic including newcomers such as Gal Gadot. The trailers "Princesses" weren't as obnoxious as I expected and quite frankly the whole thing is passable enough stuff but nothing more than that. Somehow a lot of the original charm seems to be missing, the novelty value has diminished and the whole thing felt more like a cashgrab than a loyal sequel.

That being said Ralph Breaks the Internet isn't bad, it's just not living up to expectations.

The Good:

Excellent voice talent

A couple of nice ideas

The Bad:

Pales in comparison to the first

Lacks charm

The satire really spotlights how pathetic much of the internet community are with "Trends" and viewing habits.

So this film says you can pretty much ditch your best friends (friends who have been through every difficulty to help you for your own happiness) just because your dream says so.

This film was more about being politically correct and safe than being fun. The point is pretty much emphasized when all men are portrayed as insecure and women are portrayed as always sure and confident of themselves.

Seriously, movies and TV shows now a days are just becoming another mediums to promote political and reformative(according to who?) agenda.

"Ralph Breaks the Internet" seems like the poster child for "what could've been". I like the concept, and there are a couple of good laughs, but the execution is atrocious. I was really into the opening 30 minutes or so (everything inside the arcade is fun) but as soon as they actually make it onto the Internet, it's a downward tumble.

Not gonna lie, I'm disappointed on almost every level. What was heartwarming about the original "Wreck-It Ralph" is lost here. Yeah, it may be ambitious, but it's a waste of the Ralph/Vanellope relationship, the inherent humor of the arcade culture is gone and Disney hijacked the movie for their own (horrifying) studio marketing. Seriously, the Rodent's footprint is massive in this movie.

7/10 - very original and creative, but not quite as good as its predecessor