In the antihero's second adventure, he and his friend have a series of online adventures. Probably the most important scene is when Vanellope visits Disney's website (because apparently the Mouse House is a shameless self-promoter). The whole sequence is basically Disney's reminder to us that it's on a mission to swallow all popular culture.

Basically, I got what I expected with "Ralph Breaks the Internet". Just watch it anticipating a bunch of corny stuff that the tykes will find entertaining and you won't be disappointed.

"Ralph Breaks the Internet" seems like the poster child for "what could've been". I like the concept, and there are a couple of good laughs, but the execution is atrocious. I was really into the opening 30 minutes or so (everything inside the arcade is fun) but as soon as they actually make it onto the Internet, it's a downward tumble.

Not gonna lie, I'm disappointed on almost every level. What was heartwarming about the original "Wreck-It Ralph" is lost here. Yeah, it may be ambitious, but it's a waste of the Ralph/Vanellope relationship, the inherent humor of the arcade culture is gone and Disney hijacked the movie for their own (horrifying) studio marketing. Seriously, the Rodent's footprint is massive in this movie.

Ralph (John C. Reilly) finds happiness with best friend Vanellope (Sarah Silverman). They spend all their spare time together whenever the Arcade closes for the night. Ralph accidentally breaks Sugar Rush and the duo sets off into the internet to fix the game through a newly connected Wi-Fi. Vanellope befriends Shank (Gal Gadot) from a different driving game. With fears of losing his best friend, Ralph cluelessly unleashes a virus which could literally break the internet.

I love the friendship. I like the two characters. There are a few minor fun bits with the internet. I like KnowsMore and I like the Princesses. Those are the funniest parts. I'm less impressed with the more prominent BuzzzTube or Ebay. This is by no means perfect but I do like the more mature look at friendship. It maintains its visual appeal despite expanding into the internet. There is a logo overload aspect to the internet that cannot be helped. The surprise of discovery is no longer within the franchise but it is trying to take it to an interesting place. I appreciated this sequel as much as enjoyed it.