Great Movie, But Flawed (Epilepsy Warning)

Rating: 8/10 (17 June 2018)

While the movie for the most part was a very enjoyable, captivating experience, there are points that should be noted.
To start, I need to let you all know that this movie is NOT PERFECT by any means, so don't give in to the hype train. But that being said, this movie is very enjoyable with great action and humor stitched in to the plot, which I will discuss more of later. I really enjoyed the animation, as it stays true to the original, providing a rush of nostalgia that lasts throughout the movie. The virtual camerawork (yes, the animators at Pixar program in virtual cameras into 3D environments) is done very well, like in all of Pixar's movies. I really enjoyed the attention to detail in this movie, which is another thing that Pixar excels at (opposed to other studios for animated movies such as Dreamworks).
Now, about the plot. For many of this film's harsh critics, this is a breaking point, but I choose to see both perspectives of this plot, the syncophant and the critic.
The Good:
This plot contains a lot of satire for a movie marketed towards children. This satire is mostly directed toward the addiction to screens and the everything that's going on with the media. Very many parallels can be made from this movie to the present state of the world, and the movie leaves heavily analyzing viewers hopeful by the message of overcoming all of this.
In addition to this, the chemistry between the characters is very relatable, and sometimes so much so that it becomes intentionally cringe-inducing and uncomfortable because this animated movie becomes too real.
The Bad:
Some of the plot is very predictable. I watched this movie with my family and about thirty minutes in, we could guess what would happen an hour later. Some of the plot also seems a bit recycled from the original movie, but fourteen years later, it still feels fresh enough to pass off for most viewers. This isn't really part of the plot, but it needs to be mentioned that after fourteen years, the voice actors have aged, and so have their voices. This is most easily noticed with Elastigirl, who now has a lisp.
Overall, it was an enjoyable experience, and I would recommend this movie, especially to families and English majors.