Instead of a standard review of Ralph Breaks the Internet, let’s go to all the questions that people actually on the internet are asking about what they are referring to as “Wreck-It Ralph 2.”
What is ‘Wreck-It Ralph 2’?
It’s a non-existent movie! But what most people are referring to is the sequel to Wreck-It Ralph which is called Ralph Breaks the Internet.
When is ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ out in theaters?
Now! Go! The U.S. theatrical release is November 21, 2018!
In fact, if you aren’t hosting Thanksgiving, you don’t have to worry about shopping, cooking, or cleaning like the rest of us. So go chill and see a movie. Or go on Thanksgiving. Or the day after. is wreck it
What is ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ about?
It’s six years later Ralph and Vanellope are the best of friends but Vanellope longs for something other than the same old video game routine. When the steering wheel on her arcade game breaks, she’s in danger of losing her home permanently. Ralph and Vanellope overhear a conversation about finding a new steering wheel on eBay and make a plan to launch themselves into the internet through the wifi (the router).
WORLD WIDE WOW! – Ralph and Vanellope’s friendship is challenged when they journey into the internet in search of a replacement part for her game. This vast new world is both incredibly exciting and overwhelming—depending on who you ask. Featuring John C. Reilly as the voice of Ralph, and Sarah Silverman as the voice of Vanellope, “Ralph Breaks the Internet” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 21, 2018. ©2018 Disney. All Rights Reserved.
What ensues is an adventure into the best and worst of the internet.
Who is in ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’?
You’ll see glimpses of some of the original characters from Wreck-It Ralph, like Fix-It Felix and his wife Calhoun. But most of those characters are left behind as Ralph and Vanellope enter into a much broader world.
You’ll meet Shank, a hard-edged racer in the PC game ‘Slaughter Race’ (voiced by Gal Gadot). You’ll meet Knowsmore, a knowledgable search bot reminiscent of Ask Jeeves (fun fact: this character is voiced by Alan Tudyk who also voiced King Candy in the original movie). You’ll meet JP Spamly, proprietor of extremely annoying pop-up ads (voiced by Bill Hader in an uncredited role). And you’ll meet Yesss, voiced by Taraji P. Henson, who is the influencer behind viral hits on BuzzTube, presumably a YouTube-BuzzFeed mashup.
NUMBERS GAME – In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” Ralph and Vanellope find themselves in need of making some serious cash in order to purchase a replacement steering wheel for her game, Sugar Rush. Fortunately, a Netizen named Yesss—the head algorithm of a trend-making website called BuzzzTube—has a plan. Yesss, who has her finger on the internet’s fast-paced pulse, helps make Ralph the next viral video sensation. Featuring the voices of Taraji P. Henson as Yesss, and Flula Borg (YouTube personality DJ Flula) as her assistant Maybe, “Ralph Breaks the Internet” opens in theaters Nov. 21, 2018. ©2018 Disney. All Rights Reserved.
But if you’re a Disney geek, you’ll flip when Vanellope enters an online Disney space running into a variety of Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar characters (most with the original voice actors). But the real thrill is when she meets A-L-L the princesses and inspires them all to let their hair down. It’s a bit of a parody with Disney poking fun at itself.
SELFIE! ñ In ìRalph Breaks the Internet,î Vanellope von Schweetz hits the internet where she encounters and then befriends the Disney princesses. Filmmakers invited the original voice talent to return to the studio to help bring their characters to life, including Sarah Silverman (Vanellope in ìRalph Breaks the Internetî), Auliëi Cravalho (ìMoanaî), Kristen Bell (Anna in ìFrozenî), Idina Menzel (Elsa in ìFrozenî), Kelly MacDonald (Merida in ìBraveî), Mandy Moore (Rapunzel in ìTangledî), Anika Noni Rose (Tiana in ìThe Princess and the Frogî), Ming-Na Wen (ìMulanî), Irene Bedard (ìPocahontasî), Linda Larkin (Jasmine in ìAladdinî), Paige OíHara (Belle in ìBeauty and the Beastî), and Jodi Benson (Ariel in ìThe Little Mermaidî). ©2018 Disney. All Rights Reserved.
How long is is ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’?
The movie runs 1 hour 54 minutes. For younger kids, that’s a looooong time. For adults, it’s also a long time. The story moves in so many different directions that you find yourself wondering if you’re at the climax (probably not) and how much more this movie is going to throw at you. I found myself a touch bored at times even checking my watch once.
Who is ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ good for?
This is a Disney that isn’t quite sure who its audience is. Younger kids might like it because it’s an animated featured. But it lacks the easy to follow storyline and eye candy of the first one, like the candy world in Sugar Rush. And it’s long for younger kids.
Older kids might like it if they have a general working knowledge of the internet. They’ll appreciate the references to Snapchat, Amazon, eBay, Twitter, YouTube, and more.
INTO THE INTERNET – In “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2,” Vanellope von Schweetz and Wreck-It Ralph leave the arcade world behind to explore the uncharted and thrilling world of the internet. In this image, Vanellope and Ralph have a breathtaking view of the world wide web, a seemingly never-ending metropolis filled with websites, apps and social media networks. On a quest to save Vanellope’s game, how will these two misfits ever succeed in this vast new world? Featuring the voices of Sarah Silverman as Vanellope and John C. Reilly as Ralph, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 21, 2018. ©2018 Disney. All Rights Reserved.
This movie really seems more targeted at adults – those who grew up on the internet and survived the dial-up era. You’ll love the references to AOL and Geocities (R.I.P.) and kids will have no clue what they’re looking at. It’s a bit nostalgic for the early days of the internet but adults will also appreciate the look inside the world of eBay and Amazon, among others. But the storyline isn’t enough to keep adults interested for two hours.
But if you’re a Disney movie lover, go see it. Because you probably will love it along with every other Disney movie. And it’s chock full of Disney characters using the original voice actors.
Should I stay until the end of the credits?
I talk a lot about “stingers” which are those little post-credit scenes that have become a phenomenon thanks to Marvel movies. You’ll get not just one but TWO stingers and they’re definitely worth staying until the very end.
What else can you tell me about ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’?
Sometimes it’s hard to say if a movie is good or bad. Sometimes I just talk about it for 60 seconds and my true thoughts come out. Here’s my 60 second movie review to help you decide if it’s the right movie for you.
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Thanks for the info! I LOVED the first Ralph so I’m hoping this one lives up to my expectations.