The Incredibles

The Incredibles
Cast: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson
Studio: Pixar/Disney
Rating: 8/10

CORPORATE LINE: From the Academy Award ®-winning creators of “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.” and “Finding Nemo,” comes this hilarious action-packed animated adventure about superheroes. Bob Parr used to be one of the world’s greatest superheroes (known to all as “Mr. Incredible”), saving lives and fighting evil on a daily basis. But now, fifteen years later, Bob and his wife (a famous former superhero in her own right) have adopted civilian identities and retreated to the suburbs to live normal lives with their three kids. Now he’s a clock-punching insurance claims adjuster fighting boredom and a bulging waistline. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communications summons him to a remote island for a top-secret assignment. Pixar Animation Studios stretches the boundaries of the art form with this stylish and entertaining film. Acclaimed filmmaker Brad Bird (“The Iron Giant”) directs.

THE GOOD: You have to wonder when Pixar movies will start stealing scripts away from live-action films—if they haven’t done so already. “The Incredibles” could have been a fantastic live-action movie—sure it would have cost a fortune—but it would have been a blockbuster. Even as a cartoon “The Incredibles” it’ll still be a hit.

This isn’t just for kids. Pixar has made this one for all crowds. Rarely do you find a cartoon—Shrek—that caters to all crowds irregardless of age. Not only is it funny, but again Pixar comes through with an interesting, unique, and completely original storyline. You almost wonder how no one came up with it sooner. There is a lot of action; even though it is a cartoon you still can’t help but watch in anticipation wondering how it’ll all end.

The animation is brilliant. The characters are similar to the cartoons I grew up with and took that cel-animation and made it 3D. This is a oft used method in video games and pixar made it work in “The Incredibles.” This is a great looking animated film.

THE BAD: Nothing. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Forgettaboudit.

FRANKLY: “The Incredibles” is a hit. Disney and Pixar have to be waiting in anticipation for this blockbuster to come out. This family of “The Incredibles” is sure to own the box office for the rest of the year.

+ Charlie Craine


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