The Controversial Plot Element in “Ralph Breaks the Internet”

In “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” Ralph and Vanellope break a fundamental rule established in the first film, “Wreck-It Ralph,” and this decision has caused a deep rift among fans.

As a sequel to the 2012 hit, “Wreck-It Ralph,” Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet” has generated mixed reactions among fans. Some appreciate the movie’s message about friends evolving and pursuing their individual paths, while others have expressed their discontent more vocally.

Critics of the film have highlighted various deviations from the characters’ established personalities, including the underutilization of the supporting cast, a somewhat forced premise for entering the internet, and a peculiar scene involving Disney Princesses. However, the most significant point of contention among fans concerns a major violation of the franchise’s central rule: Vanellope goes turbo.

In the world of the arcade, “going Turbo” is a term with negative connotations. It originated from the character Turbo, who caused two games to be disconnected, resulting in characters from those games becoming homeless or facing total erasure. This term is so dreaded among arcade characters that they avoid it at all costs. “Going Turbo” is an act driven by selfishness and recklessness because game characters are obliged to adhere to their designated roles.

Turbo’s actions in the first film were motivated by jealousy and a hunger for attention, which led him to take over the game “Sugar Rush” and forcibly remove Vanellope from her rightful place. Although Ralph’s actions could be considered as “going Turbo” in the first film, they ultimately led to Turbo’s downfall. His reckless game-hopping nearly resulted in the unplugging of his game. In the context of the first film, “going Turbo” and rebelling against the established order were portrayed as the most reprehensible actions.

However, in “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” Vanellope’s actions can be likened to “going Turbo.” She becomes disenchanted with her racing role, which she had previously fought to attain. When Ralph constructs a new track for her, she rebels against her racer’s control to satisfy her personal desires, resulting in a broken steering wheel and the risk of “Sugar Rush” being disconnected. Her selfish actions lead to the shutdown of her game, leaving its inhabitants without a home.

Vanellope’s behavior doesn’t improve as she becomes easily distracted by an online racing game called “Slaughter Race” and expresses her desire to stay in it instead of restoring her own game. Ralph opposes her decision, but the film portrays him as the selfish one. Vanellope eventually gets what she wants and is integrated into “Slaughter Race,” abandoning her old game for something new. In the eyes of the fanbase, she essentially “goes Turbo.”

The key distinction between the two films is how this fundamental rule of the movie universe is treated. In the first movie, “going Turbo” is depicted as a negative action with grave consequences, regardless of the reasons behind it. In the sequel, Vanellope’s repetition of this action is celebrated and framed as a natural progression in her character’s development.

The welfare of the other characters in “Sugar Rush” is seemingly overlooked, even though it should be a matter of concern for their presidential princess. Ralph’s worries are dismissed as immaturity, and he is portrayed as a possessive and immature friend rather than someone who genuinely cares for his friend’s well-being. Ralph’s game-jumping in the first movie was driven by his yearning for recognition, but he came to understand the consequences of his actions and their impact on others. In contrast, Vanellope’s actions in the second film lack the same self-awareness.

The sequel’s storyline revolves around a classic “follow your dreams” theme, a trope frequently found in Disney movies but one that doesn’t seamlessly fit into the established movie universe. To make Vanellope’s dream a reality, the film’s creators had to break the established rules of the movie world. Consequently, this has caused a divisive reaction among fans. While the original “Wreck-It Ralph” is remembered with fondness, the sequel, “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” may struggle to maintain the same level of impact and could gradually fade into obscurity due to its polarizing plot.

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