Ralph Breaks the Internet

We finally get the sequel to the fun and successful Wreck-It Ralph in the shape of Ralph Breaks the Internet. Directed by Rich Moore and Phil Johnston, and once again distributed by Disney, Ralph Breaks the Internet brings back the fun cast of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jane Lynch, and Jack McBrayer, while also welcoming Gal Gadot, Bill Hader, and Taraji P. Henson. The film initially revolves around Vanellope’s game Sugar Rush breaking and her and Ralph decide to go on a journey through the internet to purchase the part needed to repair the game from eBay. The film is fun and colorful, with a stunning execution of the world of the internet. It took the elements that The Emoji Movie tried to use to appeal to kids, but it uses them in a way to compliment the film, not be the sole reason for watching it. The ensemble cast does a wonderful job of voicing these vibrant characters, and it is always a welcome to have Bill Hader in anything.
            This film is funny, clever, visually stunning, and entertaining for the most part, but it does have its flaws. I don’t believe that it is as good as the first, but, in fairness, the first one is one of the better surprises Disney has ever had. The biggest problem I had with this film is that it is messy. There are so many plot points crammed in that the story goes in several different directions. By the second act you will have forgotten what the purpose of Ralph and Vanellope’s journey even was. It feels like an episode of The Simpsons where the main plot is actually not what the initial plot seems to imply. The film also drags in certain spots. It doesn’t seem to warrant its nearly two-hour runtime. Where as in the first one I was entertained the entire time, there were moments throughout this one where I started to wonder when it would end. The characters are amazing, though. And the scene with the Disney princesses meeting Vanellope is worth the admission alone. Such a fun scene that reminds viewers that the heroes within Disney are the princesses. Messages like those are important to have and to do it with the humor and sarcasm in which they did it was pleasant. Overall, this is not one of Disney’s top films, but it is enjoyable and worthwhile. While it fails to live up to the first, it is still a worthy sequel and something adults and kids will surely enjoy. Ralph Breaks the Internet walks away with a 7.5/10.

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