A QUINN REVIEW: RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET

(2018)

AGE: 4+

61% SOUR

So What’s the Story?

From Disney animation studios comes the second installment to the Wreck it Ralph franchise, in which Vanellope loses her game due to the loss of the player’s steering wheel. Desperate to find another one Ralph, and Vanellope travel to the internet in hopes of finding another steering wheel for Vanellope’s game on their journey they make new friends and undergo challenges along the way.

Is It Worth Your While?

Surprisingly, I don’t think so. Ralph Breaks the Internet was a clear disappointment in my point of view, and nothing compared to the original, but that does not mean that it was completely bad, now here are my reasons. First of all I thought that the directing by Phil Johnston, and Rich Moore was done poorly even with these two fantastic writers and directors. Phil Johnston was the writer of Zootopia 92% sweet, and the director for this installment, and writer for both Wreck it Ralph movies. Next we have Rich Moore, director of Zootopia, and writer+director of both Wreck it Ralph movies. What I thought was done so poorly with them is that I thought that most scenes were rushed, and filled with clutter, however some scenes had creative ideas, and a few jokes here and there. Also I thought that the end scene completely jumped the shark on a number of levels, plus the story’s message did not affect me as much as the original’s. Next I thought that the animation was not only colorful, but stunning, and beautiful to look at. This is the clear upside of the movie, that even thought the original’s animation was really good, I thought that this one improved a lot! Third I thought that the story had some creative ideas in it, but was not as entertaining, and compelling as the original’s. Fourth I thought that the script was funny, and filled with jokes that every audience will love. Overall Ralph Breaks the Internet had poor directing, a less compelling story and message, but colorful and stunning animation plus a funny script.

How Was the Cast?

Overall the cast in Ralph Breaks the Internet did not disappoint me. First we have John C. Reiley as Ralph. He never ceases to give audience members laughter throughout the whole movie. I have to say that Ralph has been one of his best performances yet because he not only can immediately get into character for every scene, but can also hook audiences in immediately. Next we have Sarah Silverman as Vanellope. I thought that she brought a sense of joy into the movie, and had a fantastic, and funny combination with the princesses in the film. Although she is not highly known far and wide, she has made her mark in this growing franchise. Third we have Gal Gadot as Shank. I’m surprised that she was in the movie given that she is also doing Wonder Woman 2, but in this she gave a stunning performance filled with character, and a sense of commitment to the role. Fourth and finally we have Taraji P. Henson as Yesss. I thought that she fit the character perfectly, and provided a few jokes along the way.

Aging ‘The Internet’

Ralph Breaks the Internet is completely harmless to children. Providing nothing but colorful animation, jokes, and many famous disney characters to watch and enjoy. Overall I recommend this film to children ages 4 and up.