Wreck It Ralph was awesome. The over-sized Ralph sought a chance to be a good guy, and the adorable misfit Vanellope glitched her way to our hearts. But, you guys, Ralph Breaks the Internet seriously rules. Read my spoiler free review to find out why.
I participated in a free screening to facilitate this review.
Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly) and Vanellope (voiced by Sarah Silverman) leave behind the comforts of Litwak’s arcades in attempt to save Vanellope’s racing game, Sugar Rush. Can the duo navigate the uncharted territory of thanks to a host of new characters including Netizens, like trend-making Yesss, fast-moving Shank, and know-it-all KnowsMore?
Vanellope is looking for more than the round and round of the well-worn races of her Sugar Rush video game. Ralph, however, is quite content with his life and best friend status. The two end up traversing the internet to save Vanellope’s game…and their friendship.
One of the many things Disney Studios does right is the buddy film. Buzz and Woody, Mike and Sully, Ralph and Vanellope. Despite drastically different appearances, interests, and personalities, Wreck It Ralph and princess Vanellope von Schweetz make sense together. Their lighthearted badgering and name calling is endearing. The dynamic characters are a great reminder that the best friendships evolve.
Bringing in even more characters to the mix, Ralph Breaks the Internet introduces us to Shank, a gritty racer from Slaughter Race (voiced by Gal Gadot) and Yesss, the lead algorithm at BuzzzTube (voiced by Tariji P. Henson). And let’s not forget about the princess scene.
Yesss’s character provides internet introspection, something I’m so looking forward to sharing with my girls. The internet, both in the film and in real life, is a place for animal videos and make-up tutorials. It’s a place for pie recipes and pop-up ads. It can also be a dark place where people’s insecurities come out. I’ll be reminding my girls how mean comments online made characters feel, how self-doubt can infiltrate our lives.
But it’s also a lighthearted look at internet trends. We are suckers for online quizzes and blind bag toy videos.
We use Disney movies as conversation starters frequently. Matt and I challenged the girls to be brave like Rapunzel when leaving their school and start a new life. We push them to be work hard like Tiana and to defy gender stereotypes like Mulan. Heck, the Disney princesses have even taught my girls to be kind to animals. I will argue that there are positive messages to teach modern girls in every Disney princess film, but the past decade has brought so many role models into our lives. Knowing the pantheon of Disney princesses were going to make an appearance in Ralph Breaks the Internet made me so darn happy. Seeing them in their loungewear, having a princess slumber party put me over the top.
But let me tell you, there is so much more to the Disney princess scene. They poke fun at themselves, but also remind us that they rule…and not just their kingdoms.
Get a peek at the film in the official trailer.
Not quite a princess, Shank is a wonder woman that Vanellope idolizes. Despite her rebellious look, she serves as a strong female role model for Vanellope.
As amazing as Ralph Breaks the Internet is for families, it’s truly a must-see for any Disney fan. When Ralph and Vanellope enter the Oh My Disney section of the internet, there are pillars for each branch of the Disney universe. Disney proper, Marvel, Star Wars…it’s all there. This part of the film is one to watch time and again, trying to catch each cameo and Easter egg.
5 Reasons Ralph Breaks The Internet Seriously Rules
1. Ralph and Vanellope’s relationship makes for a great buddy film
2. Great talking points for families regarding the internet
3. All the internet gold, from BuzzzTube quizzes to goat videos
4. The princess scene is everything you hoped for in the trailer and more
5. All the best Disney cameos
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This sounds like such fun! I know some kids who would absolutely love to go and see this – a nice treat for this time of year, too!
This sounds like a great movie! I finally saw the first Wreck It Ralph movie recently and enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. I am looking forward to taking my g-kids to see this one!
We adored the first one, but this one is even better!
Disney films are so cute. Ralph breaks the internet may be good to see for the holiday.
They’re all so cute. In Ralph Breaks the Internet you get to see all of your favorite Disney characters!
This would make a great movie to see over Christmas break. My boys would love watching this one.
I hope your family enjoys it as much as we did, Tara.
We are so excited to see this. We loved the first one. We have it on Blu-Ray, in fact. This is going to be so good!
It’s so good, Stacie! I can’t wait to see it again.
We loved the first Wreck It Ralph, and we’re eager to see the sequel. All the TV spots look really good!
I hope you enjoy it as much as we did, Colleen!
This should be awesome, must be. The first one was great. My children watched it many times, and up until now there are still moments when they’re like “I want to see it again!!” It was like me and Titanic before.
I am so stoked that they are doing a sequel. I loved the first Wreck It Ralph, and I know I am going to love this one. My daughter will be home from college opening week, and I see mother daughter date night in my future!
Watched the first one already. Looking forward for second one. Looks promising. 🙂
Ralph is a cutie. I love him over here. My oldest son is 11 and he still likes these movies too.
That sounds so cool! Makes me so excited to see the movie with my kids!
Honestly, this is my daughter most awaited movie to watch and I am so excited to bring her in the theater on Nov 21, 2018 which is also her birthday.
My girls have been asking about this movie. They can’t wait to go see it!
I can’t wait to see this movie! I was just talking to my husband about it. That Disney Princess scene is going to be hilarious to watch – can’t wait!
We can’t wait to see this one. It looks really great, and my boys have been talking about it quite a bit!
This is such a great review! Cant wait to see this! Princesses rule!
This sounds like such a great movie. My kids were too young to appreciate the first movie when it came out, but I bet they will love that one and this one now that they are older.
I cannot wait to see this it sounds like it is going to be absolutely amazing! I love the fact all the princesses are going to turn up soo cool!
My all time favorite Disney films.. waiting to watch this one!
Looks like a really fun movie. I love that it will not only be a good film but it will also help parents teach young ones about the internet!
I told my kids about the movie. They went berzerk! They watch the first movie constantly
What a cute looking film. I’ll have to take my nieces and nephews to see it!
I am so glad they followed through and made the second one. I loved the first one. This one looks promising as well.
Animated movies are my favorite. The first one was a perfect family film with such a good message. Can’t wait to see this one!
I’ve watched the first one and I can’t wait for this one! My niece is excited because of the Disney princesses. I am sure this will be fun!
Ah the kids will love this, they absolutely adored the first one!
My family and I really enjoyed the first movie so I know that we will also really like this one. It’s such a cute storyline.