It’s finally here! The six-year wait is over and Wreck it Ralph 2 is now playing in theaters nationwide. I never give spoilers for films and today’s Ralph Breaks the Internet review is no different.

There’s a reason why its “Certified Fresh” and why critics agree: Ralph Breaks the Internet levels up on its predecessor with a funny, heartwarming sequel that expands its colorful universe while focusing on core characters and relationships.

I like to focus on the (sometimes) hidden life lessons in these films because Disney always guarantees them. Ralph Breaks the Internet is funny, witty and a great family film to cozy up to this holiday season.

Here was my “first reaction tweet” I shared after our phones were released back to us! lol

Super fun on the @wreckitralph red carpet last night!!! Such a great film for the entire family – funny and some great lessons throughout. Go see it 11/21!#RalphBreakstheInternetEvent #RalphBreaksTheInternet #DisneyPartner pic.twitter.com/9HcH2yk4dU

— Moms ‘N Charge® (@MomsNCharge) November 6, 2018

1. Sometimes you have to venture out

Ralph (voiced byJohn C. Reilly) and Vanellope (voiced by Sara Silverman) continue their friendship from the first film. But even when the going gets tough, they find a way to the core of their friendship. 

When Sugar Rush (the candy and chocolate race car game in which Vanellope competes in) is in jeopardy of being unplugged, Ralph and Vanellope venture off into the internet to find a replacement for it.

This film puts a microscope on just how busy and flailing the internet really is. Coming from a world of video games where everything is the same, to the internet where you are bombarded with messages, deals and brands, it can be a bit overwhelming. And Ralph and Vanellope learn to navigate through this overwhelm to try to figure things out.

This film proves that sometimes you have to venture out of your comfort zone, to find the thing that is next for you.

CLICKBAIT – J.P. Spamley is an oft-ignored click baiter, a netizen who tries to get people in the real world to visit his website. A relentless salesman who pops up uninvited, Spamley helps Ralph and Vanellope as they navigate this new world of the internet in an effort to save Vanellope’s game. Directed by Rich Moore and Phil Johnston, “Ralph Breaks the Internet” opens on Nov. 21, 2018. ©2018 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

2. Everyone is not all they are cracked up to be 

We see both sides of “good” and “bad” in this film as it relates to people you encounter. Some people will tell you what you want to hear in order to get you to buy into what they are selling (who hasn’t been scammed with a product purchase online before?). In the same token, you may come across someone who appears mean and tough on the outside, but deep down are nice people who will go the bat for you.

And we see some of this in Ralph Breaks the Internet when Ralph and Vanellope find themselves inside the online video game sensation, Slaughter Race.

Being in the online space for some time, I learn more and more that people can portray whoever they want to online. And this film was a great reminder of how we can use our voice and influence to help others.

THE RACE IS ON – When video-game bad guy Ralph and Vanellope head to the internet in search of a replacement part for her game, Sugar Rush, they find themselves in the middle of Slaughter Race, an online racing game set in an apocalyptic world that’s populated by first-person players and gaming characters. As a racer herself, Vanellope is immediately drawn to this fierce and fun crew of racers who, unlike in other racing games, are much more multidimensional than at first glance. Among the core team of game characters in Slaughter Race are Felony (voice of Ali Wong), Butcher Boy (voice of Timothy Simons), Shank (voice of Gal Gadot), Little Debbie (voice of Glozell Green) and Pyro (voice of Hamish Blake). “Ralph Breaks the Internet” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 21, 2018. ©2018 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

3. The internet is not loyal but true friendship is

Viral today, forgotten tomorrow. Hero today, then on to the next. We live in a world now where people thrive off of likes, comments and shares. The internet can be an amazing place to be. But it can also cause anxiety or issues for some people.

But even with all of the bumps in the road, and challenges that Ralph and Venellope face trying to restore the broken part for Sugar Rush, they learn that their friendship is the most important thing. No matter what happens, a good friend is there to help you pick up the pieces, while the internet can sometimes be there to just drag the pieces around.

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.

4. There is no right or wrong way to Princess

By now, you’ve heard and seen tons of info about the Oh My Disney! scene – the epic Disney Princess meetup as I like to call it. What I love is that in this particular film, Vanellope breaks the mold of what a princess should look, talk and act like.

I mentioned it in my post yesterday, but there are so many layers to uncover in this iconic scene. Sometimes you need to surround yourself with people who look different than you, in order to see that there is a different way to do things. There is no right or wrong way to Princess.

In life, we have to learn to “let loose” and let our guards down sometimes. Vanellope encouraging the other Disney Princesses to do this is a representation of what the rest of the world looks like. She’s spunky and fun and is comfortable in her own skin and clothes.

Oh and spoiler alert: you will see more of the Princesses in just this scene.

ROYAL REUNION – In “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2,” Vanellope von Schweetz—along with her best friend Ralph—ventures into the uncharted world of the internet. When she finds herself surrounded by Disney princesses, she’s surprised to learn that she actually has a lot in common with them. “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2” opens in theaters nationwide Nov. 21, 2018 ©2018 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

Bonus: Treat this like any Marvel film and stay until the very end of the credits. Yes, they are longer than usual, but just…stay!!!

Ralph Breaks The Internet is now wrecking theaters nationwide! PURCHASE Your Tickets Today!

My kids are so anxious to see the film on Saturday! And if I’m being honest, I’m excited to see it again too 😁Check out the official trailer below.

Be sure to Follow all the happenings on social media:

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In case you missed it…

Below is my previous coverage for Ralph Breaks The Internet Event:

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET FUN IS HAPPENING IN LA AND I’LL BE THERE 11/4-11/6

ALL ABOUT MY ‘RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET’ WORLD PREMIERE EXPERIENCE #RALPHBREAKSTHEINTERNETEVENT

RALPH BREAKS VR: THE MOST INCREDIBLE VR EXPERIENCE ON THE INTERNET #RALPHBREAKSTHEINTERNETEVENT

THE ULTIMATE ROUNDUP OF RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET PRODUCTS AND TOYS #RALPHBREAKSTHEINTERNETEVENT

PAMELA RIBON: THE STORY BEHIND THE EPIC DISNEY PRINCESS MEETUP IN RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET

This trip to Los Angeles to cover the #RalphBreaksTheInternetEvent was sponsored by Disney. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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