After creating the last great traditionally animated film of the 20th century,
The Iron Giant, filmmaker Brad Bird joined top-drawer studio Pixar to create this exciting, completely entertaining computer-animated film. Bird gives us a family of "supers," a brood of five with special powers desperately trying to fit in with the 9-to-5 suburban lifestyle. Of course, in a more innocent world, Bob and Helen Parr were superheroes, Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl. But blasted lawsuits and public disapproval forced them and other supers to go incognito, making it even tougher for their school-age kids, the shy Violet and the aptly named Dash. When a stranger named Mirage (voiced by Elizabeth Pena) secretly recruits Bob for a potential mission, the old glory days spin in his head, even if his body is a bit too plump for his old super suit.
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Bird has his cake and eats it, too. He and the Pixar wizards send up superhero and James Bond movies while delivering a thrilling, supercool action movie that rivals Spider-Man 2 for 2004's best onscreen thrills. While it's just as funny as the previous Pixar films, The Incredibles has a far wider-ranging emotional palette (it's Pixar's first PG film). Bird takes several jabs, including some juicy commentary on domestic life ("It's not graduation, he's moving from the fourth to fifth grade!").
The animated Parrs look and act a bit like the actors portraying them, Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter. Samuel L. Jackson and Jason Lee also have a grand old time as, respectively, superhero Frozone and bad guy Syndrome. Nearly stealing the show is Bird himself, voicing the eccentric designer of superhero outfits ("No capes!"), Edna Mode.
Nominated for four Oscars, The Incredibles won for Best Animated Film and, in an unprecedented win for non-live-action films, Sound Editing.
The Presentation
This two-disc set is (shall we say it?), incredible. The digital-to-digital transfer pops off the screen and the 5.1 Dolby sound will knock the socks off most systems. But like any superhero, it has an Achilles heel. This marks the first Pixar release that doesn't include both the widescreen and full-screen versions in the same DVD set, which was a great bargaining chip for those cinephiles who still want a full-frame presentation for other family members. With a 2.39:1 widescreen ratio (that's big black bars, folks, à la Dr. Zhivago), a few more viewers may decide to go with the full-frame presentation. Fortunately, Pixar reformats their full-frame presentation so the action remains in frame.
The Extras
The most-repeated segments will be the two animated shorts. Newly created for this DVD is the hilarious "Jack-Jack Attack," filling the gap in the film during which the Parr baby is left with the talkative babysitter, Kari. "Boundin'," which played in front of the film theatrically, was created by Pixar character designer Bud Luckey. This easygoing take on a dancing sheep gets better with multiple viewings (be sure to watch the featurette on the short).
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Brad Bird still sounds like a bit of an outsider in his commentary track, recorded before the movie opened. Pixar captain John Lasseter brought him in to shake things up, to make sure the wildly successful studio would not get complacent. And while Bird is certainly likable, he does not exude Lasseter's teddy-bear persona. As one animator states, "He's like strong coffee; I happen to like strong coffee." Besides a resilient stance to be the best, Bird threw in an amazing number of challenges, most of which go unnoticed unless you delve into the 70 minutes of making-of features plus two commentary tracks (Bird with producer John Walker, the other from a dozen animators). We hear about the numerous sets, why you go to "the Spaniards" if you're dealing with animation physics, costume problems (there's a reason why previous Pixar films dealt with single- or uncostumed characters), and horror stories about all that animated hair. Bird's commentary throws out too many names of the! ! animators even after he warns himself not to do so, but it's a lively enough time. The animator commentary is of greatest interest to those interested in the occupation.
There is a 30-minute segment on deleted scenes with temporary vocals and crude drawings, including a new opening (thankfully dropped). The "secret files" contain a "lost" animated short from the superheroes' glory days. This fake cartoon (Frozone and Mr. Incredible are teamed with a pink bunny) wears thin, but play it with the commentary track by the two superheroes and it's another sharp comedy sketch. There are also NSA "files" on the other superheroes alluded to in the film with dossiers and curiously fun sound bits. "Vowellet" is the only footage about the well-known cast (there aren't even any obligatory shots of the cast recording their lines). Author/cast member Sarah Vowell (NPR's This American Life) talks about her first foray into movie voice-overs--daughter Violet--and the unlikelihood of her being a superhero. The feature is unlike anything we've seen on a Disney or Pixar DVD extra, but who else would consider Abe Lincoln an action figure? --Doug Thomas
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From the Academy Award(R) winning creators of FINDING NEMO (2003 Best Animated Feature Film) comes the action-packed animated adventure about the mundane and incredible lives of a house full of superheroes. Bob Parr and his wife Helen used to be among the world's greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs where they live "normal" lives with their three kids, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment. He soon discovers that it will take a super family effort to rescue the world from total destruction. Exploding with fun and featuring an all-new animated short film, this spectacular 2-disc collector's edition DVD is high-flying entertainment for everyone
1 Incredibly Fun
You gotta love the irony of it: all superheroes forced into retirement and hiding through fear of lawsuits and politicians. What a premise! It just keeps getting better.
Pixar continues to set new standards in animation. Not only do they do a superlative job with their craft, they do a superlative job at entertaining as well. The Incredibles is another examples of this.
After being forced into retirement through the abuses of the legal system, Mr. Incredible longs for the good old days when he was free to help people. Now, he is stuck in a 9 to 5 job with an insurance company which has a policy of only helping stockholders. It's enough to make a superhero weep. It does not help that he is married to Elastigirl and has kids with super powers. They too must hide their abilities and it all reminds him of what he has lost. Then he gets a secret call and sees the opportunity to go back into the hero business. The problem is that the call is really from a bad guy and having the family along just complicates matters. It does so with delicious fun.
Many people think of animated films as being just for kids. That is a mistake. There is plenty here to keep kids amused but there is also plenty that will go right over their heads and amuse the older folks. Sorting out your marital problems while comating evil super villains is a tough job but that's why they have super heroes.
Loads of fun for young and old, this one will appeal to anyone who is young at heart.
2 Quite possibly my favorite movie of all-time
What more do I need to say? This movie is a must for any family, or fan of super heroes.
In a time when supers ruled the day and saved the world, a rash of law suits have forced super heroes into hiding. This movie shows a family of super powered heroes trying to behave like a normal family, but when a evil villain comes emerges from the past, they must band together to save the world.
This is a great family movie!!
3 Very Good Pixar Film!
I have seen every single Disney/Pixar film so far, and I think they just keep getting better.
That is definately the case with this one. The Jack Jack Attack! short is hilarious! The animation is better than ever, and the plot is very good, and funny.
If you are a fan of these films, or of good entertainment, this film is for you.
Not just for the little squirts!
4 Awesome Film!
Like it says "Awesome Film!",and that ain't no lie,this ain't for kids,but for adults too! Here's the movie description: Bob Parr and his wife Helen used to be among the world's greatest crime fighters,saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. 15 years later,they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs where they live "normal" lives with their 3 kids,Violet,Dash and Jack-Jack.Itching to get back into action,Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment. He soon discovers that it will take a super family effort to rescue the world from total destruction. Buy or rent the DVD or video today,it's incredible,baby!
5 Los Incrediblitos?
This film makes the usual nod toward political correctness by including an African American man, a woman who is differently-pliable, and a young girl who is visibility-challenged. But, as usual, any genuine sentiment is glossed over with a heavy coat of special-effectual gloss. !Gracias, Hollywood!
If Brad Bird is serious about getting into the souls and minds of his viewers, las almas y las cabezas, he needs to remember that the real super power is in the power of language. A real superhero would speak an outrageous amount of language, words strong as the wind coming over the graves of our ancestors, punching enemies in the face! Words moving fast as a single bean fired from the galleons of our ancestors, into the corazons of the enemies, words that become the bullets that grab our real-life demons by the heart and make them dance their pathetic little dance before the collapse onto the floorboards like a heap of work clothes at the end of the harvest. Then I will hang my head to the ground and weep. And I will raise my glass to the sky and throw the beverages everywhere.
6 Excellent feature
Wonderful must have for any family. Bonus features are a MUST HAVE,,,showing intent of artists involved., cut scenes, and much much more.
7 A Good Movie
I like superhero movies in general, and I will admit there is alot of junk out there. This movie is not junk. There is a great blend of action, comedy, and drama.
The comedy usually involve the Supers use of their powers. There is a great part right at the beginning where Mr. Incredible gets a cat out of a tree by uprooting the tree and shaking it till the cat lets go. The comic parts are good enough that both parents and children should get them.
The action is what you would expect. The bad guys have minions with automatic weapons and a big evil robot. There are some really good scenes where the children are figuring out just how they can use their powers to battle evil. The bad guys do die. The deaths aren't graphic. One minion is in a flying machine that hits a mountainside and explodes. You don't see him die but an adult can figure it out, but a child wouldn't notice. So if you have a problem with this don't buy it for your kid. I don't see the problem, but it's fine if you do.
The drama has to do with people with Super powers living in a world where they have to hide what they are and live without ever using their powers. The idea that people with special abilities are special and should be allowed to outshine everyone else is very Ayn Randish and I enjoyed the conflict it created when the characters weren't allowed to be themselves.
If you've seen the movie already you should buy this for the special features. The Short "Jak-Jak Attack" shows what happened to the baby sitter when the baby starts using his powers for the first time; it's hillarious. There is also a cool section where you can see the profiles of many different supers including strengths, weaknesses, and personality quirks.
8 Now one of my fav animated movies
Take my word for it, rent or buy this movie, you have to see it. All of the people saying it was boring or started slow or wasn't that funny are just boring people with no personalities.
I'm 22 and I probably enjoyed it as much as any kid would, Pixar keeps bringing the great movies. I lost hope in Animated movies after the Disney classics died out, then Pixar came around with Toy Story, Nemo, and Incredibles and brought out the kid in me again. You really feel gripped by the story and the lives of "The Incredibles"
This movie is a must see, plenty of funny parts, lots of action and good characters.
9 Wow was this a stupid film
Before you people rate, I suggest you read this. If you really think about it, this is a very unoriginal idea. Who hasn't seen a family with super powers yet? I'm sure most people have. This movie only got the buys because of the fact it was 3D. This movie is way overrated.. I've basically seen this movie before it was released to the theaters...
10 Solid humor--entertaining and exciting
The Incredibles offers solid quality in every rating category. The animation was exciting, realistic, and yet bright and exciting (pleasing both children and adults). The humor was intelligent, and multi-layered enough to please a wide age range. The plot was "incredible" and fantasy-like, yet realistic enough that if super powered people existed, we could imagine it playing out this way.
The whole Syndrome character was a huge plus! His identity was the perfect surprise. Some may have guessed, but most, like me thought, "Oh wow...of course, why didn't I think of it?" Hindsight is beautiful for surprises in cinema!
Bottom-line: Four stars for a solid story, well-acted and intelligently presented. I'm reserving my fifth star for an animated film thatincludes powerful commentary and appeals to my pre-schoolers (I know...it could be awhile!).
11 gorgeous animated adventure
The animated hit "The Incredibles" is a parody of superhero and James Bond movies sprinkled with cynical helpings of "Leave it to Beaver" and "Father Knows Best." This seems an odd sort of hybrid until one realizes that The Incredibles are really a crime-busting family made up of a dad named Bob (actually Mr. Incredible), a mom named Helen (aka Elastigirl), a daughter named Violet, and a son named Dash, each of whom comes equipped with his or her own superhero specialty.
As the movie opens, we see the family in full fighting regalia, battling criminals, rescuing the innocent, and earning accolades from the city's grateful citizenry. However, even a superhero isn't immune from the excesses of an overly-litigious society, and soon more and more of these superhero crime fighters begin to fall victim to law suits and out-of-court settlements. As a result, not only the Incredibles, but all the known superheroes are forced to withdraw from society, being sent to faraway corners to live out their lives in a sort of witness-protection-program-type anonymity. Safely ensconced in their suburban sanctuary, Helen wants the family to adopt a "normal" lifestyle, hidden away from the prying eyes of a judgmental society, but Bob is a superhero to the core and he cannot endure the stifling existence imposed on him by suburban domesticity. Thus, he spends most of his time sneaking around behind his wife's back, saving the world on his off-hours. When Paul finds himself in a spot from which even the great Mr. Incredible is not able to extricate himself, it's Helen and the kiddies to the rescue and the adventure really begins.
Although the humor in "The Incredibles" isn't as free-ranging and eclectic as it is in, say, the "Toy Story" or "Shrek" movies, the film still manages to generate a goodly number of laughs, primarily through the clever domestication of its superhero figures. Amidst all their battles with evil forces, the family still finds time for marital squabbles and sibling rivalry. But, rest assured, the time-honored themes of family unity and being true to oneself get plenty of play as well.
There's first rate voiceover work from Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Wallace Shawn et. al. But there's none better than Brad Bird (who also wrote and directed the film) as Edna `E' Mode, a hilarious takeoff on elitist fashion designers who makes an indelible mark in the few scenes she's in. The film does suffer a bit from over length and the problem most action-oriented films have of loading on the special effects in the action scenes to the point where the characters and storyline tend to get lost in the shuffle. But that deficiency is more than made up for in the beautifully streamlined, high-tech look of the film which seems both state-of-the-art modern and a little bit retro at one and the same time.
"The Incredibles" is a little less ingenious than the "Shrek" movies, but it has a beauty and charm all its own.
12 Good but not incredible
The basics are that once again the animation was excellent and I thought the story was very clever with the superheroes having to go into hiding and live normal lives. The problems for me were the ending went on a little too long and it just wasn't as funny as I thought it would be. There were some very funny parts, but I didn't find it consistently so.
13 Pixar Finally Getting Realistic but No Advances in Animation
Don't get me wrong, the animation is great, but it's no better than Finding Nemo or Shrek. But what makes this animated feature stand out above others is that the storyline has finally got...uh...humanized. No talking animals, no life-like inanimate objects, just ordinary family problems as seen through the eyes of a family that's anything but ordinary.
They're (should I say it?) Incredible.
Gone are the talking fish and donkey, replaced by superhumans with superproblems; after devastating litigious events strike the superheroes, they go into hiding with the aid of our government. But some of them just can't let go. Enter Mr. Incredible and his family (Elastigirl, his wife, and their special children). Mr Incredible listens to the police scanner, hoping that something bad will happen nearby, thus allowing him to sneak in and thwart a robbery or save victims from a burning building.
Life, as an ordinary human, is killing Mr. Incredible slowly. So when an offer comes in to eliminate a menacing robot on a distant island, Mr. Incredible sneaks off to do the good deed. But it's a trap, and now his family (who've been in hiding all this time, trying to be the typical nuclear family) must "dash" to his rescue. The dysfunction is palpable as the brother and sister constantly quibble, Mother has to keep them separate and keep their powers under control, and Dad (Mr. Incredible) has to try and save his family from a dastardly villain.
This was a truly enjoyable story for an animated film; it has characters approaching depression, while others worry about marital infidelity. Quite unusual for a high-tech "cartoon".
14 Incredibles - Cool Film
The animation is incredible - no pun intended.
Great for adults and kids.
15 Quite possibly my all time favorite movie...
This movie could possibly be my favorite movie of all time and it's difficult to top Star Wars ;P
This movie is excellent, even right down to all those facial expressions so many people can relate to. The action is great and fast paced, it has a very good plot and as funny as it may sound the characters are believable and enjoyable.
Not to mention the great DVD features! :)
16 Pure Ripoff Garbage
I can't believe that viewers and critics give this trash 4 stars. My 11 year old son even thought that it was crap.
Yeah! so what if you thougt the computer animation was good. Quite frankly Pixar has gone nowhere when it comes to improving their product.
Did you happen to notice that all of the "bad guys" looked liked Jay Leno, whats that all about?
But the ripoffs of Marvel and DC comics were amazing.
The Elastic wife; duh! sound like Mr. Fantastic or even DC old character Elastic Man. How about the kid Dash; remind you of DC's The Flash. And hey that invisable daugther who stated out with a Veronica Lake Hairdo, abeit very greasy,does she remind of The Fantastic Fours Invisable Girl?
But the worst insult was the baby who briefly turns into The Human Torch and in the next moment into a mini version of The Thing.
I'm not sure who they ripped Mr. Incredible from, but it seems to be a multiplex of traditional comic book heroes.
After viewing this exreme plgeristic theft I wonder where Flash Gordon and Ming the Terrible were. Where was Buffalo Bob and Howdy Doody and on and on and on.
I am surprised that Marvel and DC has'nt sued the Disney and Pixar butts.
17 Incredible
It was good but the previews gavve me a different impression for what it was supposed to be. It was sort of funny. It was sort of predictable.
Mr. Incredible keeps his idenity inthe down low after he saved someone comitting suicide. When the world needs him again he takes off without anyone knowing.
18 Incredibly good
Another medal for Pixar who never seem to stop churning out films for parents and children alike. Pure family entertainment.
While the children will love the superheroes flying, running, skidding, zooming ... around the parents will chuckle at the idea of superheroes forced to calm down, put away their cape and masks to earn a living like mere mortals.
Once again the moral, a family united can surmount virtually anything, runs deep through the film without becoming patronising.
And as usual the laughs are rife. If you need to bind a family buy this DVD.
19 Not only a great animated features - a great film
"The Incredibles" is more than a fabulous animated film, it is simply a Great Movie. It has wonderfully rich characters. It is easy to like Bob & Helen Parr and their children Violet, Dash, and Jack Jack. They are fun as Super Heroes with their own foibles, but seeing them try to live normal lives in the Super Hero Relocation Program is also very funny. The parents have the normal problems of raising kids and the kids are largely normal with the usual age appropriate complaints.
Bob (Mr. Incredible) and his best buddy Lucius Best (Frozone) try and get their kicks as best they can while maintaining their relocated cover. Of course, something goes wrong and leads to a whole series of troubles that in turn leads to the fantastic confrontation and climax of the story. The way the family gets drawn into the fray is also quite entertaining and is often full of wit and generous touches of humor.
The story also lavishes attention on the wonderful Edna E. Mode who is the fashion designer of super hero costumes. This character is voiced by Brad Bird, the director and the realization of this character in voice and animation could hardly be better.
The whole cast is great. Craig T. Nelson brings strength, energy, and still gets us to feel real sympathy for Mr. Incredible as Bob. Holly Hunter is great as Helen Parr / Elastigirl. It would be boring to go through each member of the cast, but I found each of them to be superb.
The animation is also terrific. Look at all the details including the finger marks in Bob's ridiculous car when he comes home from work and slips on Dash's skateboard. The movie is full of great images both big and small. You can pick out wonderful new things during repeated viewings.
There is a whole disk of wonderful extras. You won't want to miss the spectacular "Jack Jack Attack". This is the realization of that magnificent series of voice messages Helen listens to in the limo on the way home to set up the film's denouement. I agree that it didn't need to be in the movie, but it is a wonderful experience all on its own.
Strongly Recommended. Just wonderful.
20 It is "Incredible" for a Black Biography on Racism
This is the best movie I have ever seen. It reeks of animation goodness. It animated my soul, my love life, and my spirits. Had it not been for the fact I was actually watching an episode of Good Times, I dare say this movie was DYNAMITE.
21 Great extras!
I don't think I have to go into how this is one of the greatest animated movies of all time (I think enough people already know that!). But what I wanted to comment on was how great the extras on the DVD are. The making-of featurettes are actually about....how the movie was made! What a big change! I get frustrated with many of the extras on most Disney DVD's. The making-of featurettes are usually nothing but the overpaid actors patting themselves on the back about what a great job they did and how much fun they had. But the DVD for the Incredibles contains none of that, which was a welcome surprise for me. They actually take you in great detail through all the steps of the production. There are hours worth of such features, and it's all very interesting! All the extras on the DVD have substance. This DVD is nothing short of fantastic.
22 A must for comic book fans
If you're a comic reader, this film is a must. The producers combine the best in Pixar storytelling with an innate sense of what makes comics both ridiculous and wonderful.
23 The Best Animated Movie... Ever.
The subject line says it all.
This animated movie is ultimate. A great story line, flawless, amazing animation, and phenominal charactor development!
Edna Mode & Jack Jack: what can I say. They put me in tears; they are so hilarious.
Adults & Kids will love this movie. I just can't get enough of it. I bought it the day it came out, and have watched it more than 20 times already!
24 A non-kid's kid film.
One of the few Disney films in recent memory that actually plays more to an adult audience (kids will love the ride but may miss a lot of the references). The computer animation is stunning in its detail, even putting such recent films as Toy Story and Finding Nemo out to sea. The retro look of the Incredible family's home is perfect for the film's parent audience, while the plotline moves along at the pace of a Bruce Willis action film, perfect for young attention spans. A great achievement in computer animation, and an enjoyable action ride for adults, with or without little superheroes in tow.
25 PIXAR will be remembered for this movie FOREVER
This animated feature presents the most human performance by CGI characters so far. Animated characters that can appeal to you emotionally signifies the vast improvements in both technique and technology.The daily lives of the average joe are depicted
with such pinpoint accuracy for example the daily traffic jams, the annoying boss, the dilemma between the greater good and what benefits the company are shown here giving us a taste of our own lives and experiences. It is these life experiences that make 'THE INCREDIBLES' (so aptly named) rise above the ordinary. This flick will be remembered for its amazing voice characterisations and the flawless animation depicting the action and emotion with
equal panache. Craig T. Nelson is unforgettable as Mr. Incredible and so is Holly Hunter as Elasti-girl. Edna Mode is a highlight and probably one of the funniest pokes at the fashion world (Zoolander is probably the best).Syndrome and Dash are enthusiastically voiced and give the characters a lot of life.
The 2 DVD set is absolutely fantastic and crammed with exciting
features out of which Jack-Jack Attack and the Boundin' animated
short are my favourites. This DVD is a must-buy for yourself and your loved ones and it is the ideal gift for someone between ages 6-66 years. It has tremendous repeat value and the bonus features
are worth exploring more than once. Get this one right now !
26 A Lot of Fun
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: The best stuff on television and in film nowadays comes in animated form. How is it that the writers, directors, and actors of live-action productions can't seem to generate much that isn't a half-hearted imitation of better productions from years ago while those in animation seem to keep getting better and better? While it borrows heavily in atmosphere from James Bond and other 60s spy movies (as well as "The Return of the Jedi" and other sci-fi action flicks), "The Incredibles" is a rollicking good time in its own right . . . and is a better James Bond movie than any produced in the past 20 years. The idea of a family of superheroes isn't exactly new--and shows like "The Tick" have already lampooned the tribulations of superheroes in an everyday world--but "The Incredibles" pulsates with such energy and imagination that it's easy to overlook its faults. Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter are two actors I'd never have thought to pair up, but here they work amiably as a husband and wife team of semi-retired crimefighters struggling to raise a family while remaining incognito from a litigious world. When a new archenemy arises (who looks like the love child of Heat Miser and John Lithgow), they are pressed back into action, this time with the help of their kids. The computer animation in "The Incredibles" is solid, and the images and score manage to evoke Bonds like "You Only Live Twice" and "The Man with the Golden Gun," as well as productions like "Forbidden Planet," "Johnny Quest," and even the Walt Disney spaceflight shows. True, there is some surprising violence, and this is another vehicle aimed at children that seems to want to teach them that only white people and the occasional black sidekick (here Samuel L. Jackson instead of Eddie Murphy or Chris Tucker) exist in the world, but it's a fun ride. I do hope those responsible produce a sequel, if one with a bit more diversity.
27 Great
This was better than I thought it would be. Being all CGI gave the film makers unlimited freedom as to what they could do unlike other superhero movies which use live actors. The animation in this movie is just beautiful and sometimes photorealistic. At times, the animated characters faces look real. The only problem I had with this movie was there was a certain lack of emotion needed to really make you care about the characters. But other than that, this movie is a feast for the eyes.
28 When did suicide attempts become PG?!?
Okay, I bought this movie because I am a huge Disney Fan, and I buy every Disney Movie. I was surprised to see how this movie received a PG rating with so many violent and mature scenes.
There are numerouse death scenes in the movie of past Super Heros.
There is a car chase, in which a criminal is firing a gun a cops.
There is a scene in which there is drinking.
And Finally, there is a scene in which a man is attempting suicide. Yes, he is saved by Mr. Incredible. But, the man comes back to state "I didn't want to be Saved!"
I personally thought it was a cute movie. But, I am also an adult. I am not sure how children would react to these types of scenes. Many children probably wouldn't pick up on the suicidal scene or the drinking scene, but I know they can understand the death scenes and gun fire scenes.
I just cannot figure out how this movie got a PG Rating, along with such rave reviews, when it has this type of violence in it! I mean, when you look at the blow-ups in the past over Disney movies that supposedly showed other things happening in scenes, this movie is quite obvious in the violence and adult situations, and nothing was ever said.
As I said before, I thought the movie was cute in different areas, especially the little boy waiting to see something amazing that finally gets to see something "totally wicked."
But I have to deduct points for Disney/Pixar allowing this movie to go out without warning parents with small children that they may want to inspect the movie first
29 Lot of Fun
For those with kids and rainy afternoons, this is a great movie to rent. Younger kids will probably like it so much that buying might make sense. The plot and characterization are actually interesting and adults will find the movie at least somewhat fun and entertaining. The animation is superb. Check out the Hedda Hopper characterization - now that's funny.
30 I can't believe how good this movie is
This is a wonderful movie. I can't believe how good the writing and animation is in this movie. You almost come away believing that these characters are real.
Look for the little boy in the tricycle he is hilarious funny. The voice of the boy in the tricycle is the same kid who did Squirt in "Finding Nemo".
31 Absolutely wonderful!
Pixar continually amazes me, always performing well. This, a unique superhero slant, has done just as well as the other Pixar movies, if not better. With five movies, they are five for five.
But I really write this review for an extra that is included with the two disc set. The small extra called Boundin' is wonderful. The lyrics, the animation, everything, is just wonderful. As an adult I love watching it and don't mind watching it over and over again. As a child my niece loves it. And my nephew, as a 6 month year old baby, is captivated by it, even laughing out loud at times. No matter your age, I would recommend buying just for this little clip. It is pure genius.
32 Simply Incredible
I saw this movie at the theaters probably a week before it came out on DVD. To tell you the truth, I only went to see it because I thought my daughter would like it. I wasn't super impressed by the trailers, and thought the movie would be mediocre at best. Wow! Was I surprised! The movie was excellent. Not only was the computer graphics jaw droppingly amazing, but unlike many computer animated movies, it had a plot--and a very original one at that! I left the movie feeling like the fifteen dollars for three tickets had been very well spent.
Though the characters look cartoonish (though they were supposed to in this movie) the background scenery looks 99.9 percent real. I also liked all the characters, though Violet was my personal favorite. They all had multi-faceted personalities, and were all sympathetic in their own way, even goofy Syndrome (the villian). There was a lot of humor, the funniest character being the eccentric designer to the superheroes, Edna Mode. Of course, the story--of superheroes living 'underground' because of excess lawsuits and how they try to regain their superhero status again while also having a family life-- was one of a kind, and very sophisticated for a children's movie, though I think most kids would get the gist of it. I don't think I've ever seen a superhero movie like this, though actually I've thought of it many times (as in, "You know, if this guy--Superman, Batman, Whoever Man--did this in real life, he'd have the pants sued off him for property damage and emotional distress.")
I don't own the DVD but my parents do, and they also absolutely adored the movie and love the extras. Though they only showed "Boundin'"--the tale of a sheep who gets sheered bald once a year and how he learns to deal with that--in the theaters, the DVD has "Jack-Jack Attack", what happened during the time baby Jack-Jack was left with Violet's friend Kari. I saw "Jack-Jack Attack" on the DVD, and didn't think it was as funny as the ads claimed it was, I still enjoyed it. "Boundin'" is very cute and kind of funny too.
Overall, I would highly recommend the movie "The Incredibles". It's one of the few animated movies that both kids and adults can watch and highly enjoy.
33 Incredible
This movie is amazing. Without giving too much away, i just want to say that this movie is amazing and that it is better than all the other reviewers have written. Buy this movie.
34 Excellent fare.
When this film opened in my area, I had no doubt that I would be seeing the best film of the year, that is original, funny, witty and... Disney.
Disney has never ever had a bad movie (except maybe the black couldron), and has won countless awards.
I hope that Disney/Pixar KEEPS UP WITH THAT tradition and releases the best of the best.
Although Shrek 2 is a good film, it wasn't heartfelt, but the good thing here is that it wan't aiming to be heartfelt. But in the end, Disney, rules
35 Great DVD
I love this movie. For me this movie is, without ANY doubt, the greatest super-hero movie made to date. This film displays action sequences that are jaw-dropping in scope, creative in execution, and as thrilling as they are beautiful. This film is a masterpiece. Toy Story and it's sequel are excellent films and I thought that there was no way Pixar could possibly continue creating that level of greatness. While A Bugs Life wasn't one of my favorites, it's still a fantastic film. MONSTERS INC. continued the Pixar tradition of making a better movie. The ending line in that film is one of my favorite closing moments in cinema. It's simple, heartfelt, and provides a beautiful impression that their world will continue in a positive direction despite the end of the movie (something that kids, the target audience, need to know). Finding Nemo, like all other Pixar films, has a strong family message and it provides us with some beautiful visuals. Again, Pixar built upon it's own accomplishments and provided us with a film that will be heralded as a classic and loved by future generations. As impressed as I am with all of the other Pixar films, and as much as I love them, The INCREDIBLES is better. This film succeeds and excels on many levels and it is difficult to express any problem with this movie, however there is one thing that I think parents of small kids need to know about this movie: it is a little more violent that you may expect. This film is rated PG for good reason. It is NOT a G-rated movie, so don't take your kids expecting it to BE a G-rated movie. In this movie people die. None of the death is really shown, and there's no blood, but I was a little surprised at the number of henchmen that are killed off. Also, I referred to the villain as murderous, and there is a reason. He is a murderer and takes delight in holding that kind of power over other people. The message is never confused and you never cheer for the bad guy. Must also recommend the movie, ICE AGE. Great fun!!!
36 As that little kid said "THAT WAS TOTALLY WICKED!!!"
This is indeed a totally awesome. I've always loved Pixar's movies. They're all so awesome it's sometimes hard to tell which one is better than the other. Like in a previous review i read, it is nice to get away from the toys and animals for once and deal with "real" people. The Incredibles is definately Pixar's movie by far. I maybe be going to far with this, but think it's actually better than Finding Nemo, although Nemo is a totally awesome movie and does run a pretty close second. The animation in the movie is unbelieveable. It beats its "predecessors" so-to-speak (Toy Story, Bug's Life, etc.) and a few other movies, too. I love the plot, too. Very orginial. Overall, totally awesome. This movie deserves everything its earned so far, from Best Animated Film at the Academy Awards to Ebert & Ropers "Two Thumbs Up!" If you have movie get it. It's "Totally Wicked."
37 It's TOTALLY WICKED!
I loved this movie!! I didn't see it in theaters. My husband and I rarely go to the theater to watch movies. So I didn't know what to expect from "The Incredibles" The only things that I knew that appealed to me was 1. It's Disney and Pixar and 2. My ever growing collection of Disney movies. So I put it on my wish list and my family sent it to me for my birthday! I watched it as soon as I opened the package and laughed my butt off! It's also got some very tender moments where Bob comes to realize the importance of family and working together. I loved this move and I will continue to say "KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!"
38 The Lion King used to be my favorite animated movie...
...and Superman used to be my favorite superhero movie. While those two will still have a place in my popcron-laden heart, The Incredibles have overtaken those two categories.
What I love most about this movie is the way it looks and feels. The CGI is flawless, but what's striking is the James Bond/superspy feel to it (especially Moonraker). It's refreshing to see a superhero-based film not primarily set in an urban area. These two points will have you forget that you're watching a superhero movie and while some might say that it's a drawback, I welcome it. Change is a good thing.
The only thing wrong with this movie that I can think of is originality of the heroes, but that's obvious considering it's a superhero movie. You'll see bits and pieces of Superman, the Flash, and so on, and but that shouldn't hinder anyone from watching it. While Brad Bird didn't set out to find new mind-bending powers the Incredibles possess, he *did* find a unique way of telling an otherwise bland story into something special.
While it's more violent than Finding Nemo and a little less complex than The Iron Giant, it's still a great movie. The Incredibles improves upon those movies' flaws and comes out soaring. Pixar delivers another winner and I hope Cars is no different.
4.5/5 (amazon rating rounded up)
39 Brad Bird and Pixar both score huge hits in this fine film
First I do have to point out that the editorial reviewer, Doug Thomas, started his review with an absurd statement by insisting that Brad Bird's THE IRON GIANT was the last great traditional animated film. Has Mr. Thomas not heard of Hayao Miyazaki, whose SPIRITED AWAY was released in Japan in 2001, a full two years after THE IRON GIANT in 1999. I absolutely loved THE IRON GIANT, but while Brad Bird certainly has done well in making animated films, Miyazaki still is widely regarded as the greatest feature length animator of all time. I think what Mr. Thomas meant to say was that THE IRON GIANT was the last great American traditional animated film.
I was slow in seeing THE INCREDIBLES for a simple reason: four or five people had told me that they thought it was awful. Beware of friends bringing you advice! I still love them all, but after having seen this my question is: What were they thinking of? This was just a super, super film, taking a variety of established genres and taking them to the next level. Furthermore, it took the possibilities inherent in computer animation and stretched it further than any previous film has done. For instance, the long scene in which Dash Parr speeds through the forest is breathtaking, showing us things that are impossible using real actors (even THE FLASH, when it comes out, will almost certainly substitute CGI for the actor), but doing so in a way that never really called attention to the technical sophistication of the scene.
What I have loved about all of the Pixar productions has been their persistent attention to quality characters. The story in this film is not bad, but where it excels is in the creation and delineation of great characters. The Parrs, though computer generated, really doo seem like a family, or at least as much a family as those in most situation comedies or family dramas. I thought the way the individual characters were "drawn" was particularly inspired, from Bob with his miniscule legs and gargantuan torso, to the ultra-slender Helen, and Edna (who bears a striking resemblence to Edith Head). And the voice acting was great! Too often actors who are not particularly well suited for particular roles are cast in animated films, but the casting here was absolutely inspired. I would never in a trillion years have thought of Craig Nelson for Bob Parr, but he really brought him to life. It is no surprise that Holly Hunter did the same for Helen, but their choosing Sarah Vowell (best known for her history-buff books like PARTLY CLOUDLY PATRIOT and ASSASINATION VACATION and for her involvement with NPR's "This American Life") was absolutely inspired. She has a spectacularly unique voice, and was perfect for making Violet seem believable. Samuel L. Jackson is great as Frozone, but that is a given. Wallace Shawn was perfect for Bob's boss Gilbert Huph, who is also one of the truly creepy characters in computer animated film.
The score was way above average for this kind of film, and obviously a great deal of trouble was taken over it. Michael Giacchino's work is familiar to anyone who has seen ALIAS or LOST, but while on those shows he works largely a la Mark Snow almost entirely with synthesizers, for THE INCREDIBLES he went with a big, brassy jazz orchestra, and this really gives the whole production a James Bond kind of sound.
I really recommend this one in a big way. And it taught me a lesson: you can't always count on your friends in matters of taste.
40 the incredibles are incredible!
Alright, I saw the previews for this movie and I thought, yeah right, but I did end up seeing it in theaters. I saw it again. then I rented it. If I had the money I'd buy it.
Pixar Animation Studios does yet another great job with a brilliantly done animation, but also storyline. I is highly original, which is one thing that should be valued, especially in cartoon/animation pictures.
The plot is strong, but I wouldn't be surprised if they came out with a sequel. There's room for this to grow even more.
I do have to say that this was much better on the big screen though, simply because of the nature of the film. It's a kid's action animation. You need a larger screen. Still great though.
I would strongly recommend this piece.
41 Parents will love it too!
I'm not a fan of letting my kids watch TV. THey probably watch less than 3 hours a week the 2 of them together.
However, we love movies, and are eager to go out and see the newest family movie playing in the theater.
'The Incredibles' is a great movie, that is funny, loving and teaches families to stick together. There were few 'adult' type jokes that always go over the kids head, and for a super hero type movie, there was no person to person violonce, and that was a bonus.
42 Not Just for kids
What an incredible ride. Is there anything that Pixar can't do? The script was smart-though perhaps more purposely geared to an older audience. I highly recommended.
43 Incredible!
This is an Incredible movie!
So different from any other super hero movie i've seen!
Mr.Incredible, his power is strength, his wife Elastigirl, can stretch to the moon and beyond, Violet, his daughter, invisibility, and force fields, Dash, can run so fast, he can put a tack on the teachers chair DURING class! And Jack-Jack, the baby, has no powers, or so they think. Every single one of these characters is hilarious! Edna, the costume designer, Syndrome, the enemy, Frozone, Mr. Incredible's best friend, Mirage, a spy, and more characters! This is a wonderful family movie! And though kids might not get the story line, who needs to? The Incredible's will have you in stitches all 105 minutes. So got your popcorn?
Enjoy!!
44 Los Incre’bles (The Incredibles) Widescreen 2-disc edition
I have seen this version a couple of minutes ago on the Argentine Spanish version.
In the back of the box it says it has three versions of the Spanish dubbing: Neutral Spanish (the one from Spain), Mexican Spanish (obviously with Mexican actors) and Argentine Spanish (with Argentine actors). As I said in the beginning, I watched the film with this last soundtrack on (Argentine Spanish) and without subtitles, except for a few names of places. Also, I must say that, contrary to what most people think, the Argentine Spanish version is superior to the other two Spanish dubs AND to the original English soundtrack.
This is true. I'm a huge fan of PIXAR films (I have seen "Finding Nemo" once)and, what I must admit, this isn't a DVD rental, but I have actually purchased this DVD from my local BLOCKBUSTER store.
Bye bye, Amazon team.
P.S. If anyone of you, readers, enjoys this, please purchase other PIXAR titles! They're worth it!
45 The Incredibles is entertaining
I really enjoyed The Incredibles. It was a well done animated film. I must say this movie was entertaining. It was not a laugh out loud movie though. There was several points where I gave a smile or said to myself "clever," but the only part where we all actually laughed out loud was a part not really meant to be heard. It's actually quite funny, when the city is being attacked there are bad guys watching on the news and drinking and one says, "hey I've got it, each time they run we take a shot". We barely caught that one and applauded the writers of the movie for slipping in a drinking joke in a kid's movie.
I must comment, I don't know how watchable this movie is, by watchable I mean, I think it can only be watched a few times before the surprises are gone and it loses its fun, unless of course you are a kid, then this is a movie you could grow up on. This is pretty typical to most of the animated films these days, give 'em a few good watches, get all the jokes memorized, and on the shelf they sit to be watched all too sparsely. Not that they're bad, but for some reason they really lose their zeal.
I could deffinitely enjoy this one a few more times before it goes away to sit, I like it a lot. I commend the writers and animators. They've done some clever things here and this movie deserves some recognition.
46 The Incredables
If your children love action hero's they will love the incredables. A must have for children of all ages.
47 Amazing, Hilarious Super-Hero Tale -- "PG," not "G"
Brad Bird's "The Incredibles" serves up additional proof (as if any was needed) that the good folks at Pixar are the most consistent filmmaking team in the business. While much of the Pixar filmography is aimed at the younger set (albeit with plenty of goodies for the adults to delight in, too), "The Incredibles" is a definite turn toward a more mature audience.
The plot of "The Incredibles" is well-known -- a family of superheroes are denied the right to exercise their talents by our litigious society -- the "supers'" fall from grace is the subject of a wonderful opening sequence. Placed in a superhero-relocation program (as the Parr family, appropriately enough), the "supers" chafe at their imposed restrictions -- one of the strongest themes of the movie is the undeniable power of a person's need to achieve their full potential.
Stuck in a cubicle in suburbia, Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) jumps at the resume his former superhero identity on the sly . . . a plot that leads him into a potential (and apparent) affair as well as a clash with Syndrome (Jason Lee), a mad scientist-superhero hybrid from Mr. Incredible's past.
Soon the rest of the Parrs are on the hunt to save their captured patriarch. Mrs. Parr, aka Elastigirl (Holly Hunter) and her tots, Dash and Violet risk death and dismemberment (in some amazing chase scenes sure to inspire a heck of a video game) as they seek to save dear old dad. Their quest takes them from a tropical island to the streets of the Big City where Syndrome unleashes the ultimate killer robot. Allied with old chum Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson), the Incredibles put up a tremendous fight against Syndrome and his colossus - a delight for fans of all ages.
For parents of tykes, be warned that this movie is a bit more mature than "A Bug's Life," "Toy Story," and other Pixar fare. There is a sub-plot involving possible marital infidelity, although it doesn't go very deep in exploring this, and it's undeniable that Mr. Incredible adores Elastigirl, and vice versa. Many of Syndrome's anonymous henchmen obviously die in high-speed chases (their cool flying vehicles crash in blazing glory, leaving their grim fate pretty obvious), and Syndrome is a lethal opponent of the "supers." This is a bit dark for some youngsters and parents may have some 'splainin' to do to their younger kids, so be warned -- don't pop in this DVD just 'cause it says "Pixar" and presume that no child will be a bit frightened. Most kids will absolutely adore this movie, of course, as will most adults.
The extras on this DVD are wonderful - two animated shorts, "Boundin'," which is an enchanting poem about a vain sheep and a wise jackalope, as well as a snippet of a parallel story from the movie involving a hilarious babysitter are sure to delight. There's even a silly retro-cartoon featuring Mr. Incredible and Frozone in more "primitive" times, and this extra is even more enjoyable when the commentary track is employed. There are no "out-takes" that I could find, which was a disappointment, but all things considered this is an excellent DVD for a wonderful family film.
48 Excellent !!!
I own over 70 animated DVD's and I can honestly say that "THE INCREDIBLES" is now one of my top three favorites. What differentiates "THE INCREDIBLES" from all other mainstream animated releases is the depth of the plot and the overall length of the movie. The story line is so well written you almost forget that you are watching an animated film. If there were ever an epic category for animated features "THE INCREDIBLES" would be at the top of the list.
49 Deserved that Oscar
Someone else said it, but The Incredibles made me interested in animated films again. I have sat through loads with my nieces and nephews, but I fell asleep during Finding Nemo. When we went to this one, I wasn't sure what to expect. All I do know is that I loved it, and clearly enjoyed it more than my little niece! Bond fans will love it. Action packed, subtle humor, fabulous artwork and an amazing musical score -- put together, it's an "incredible" movie. (Sorry for that last one, I couldn't help it.)
The DVD edition is packed with extras, but probably the most interesting aspect is the directors' commentary - really worth listening to once you've watched the film. It gives insight into what scenes meant, and what inspired some of the more unusual sets.
50 Pretty to look at but . . .
Not much here. It had a decent story but it really wasn't very funny. It's really made for "safe" viewing by families with nothing else to do. Typical Disney, I suppose. Can't recommend.
51 Brilliant movie but I'd just like to point out one thing:
There is no originality in this movie whatsoever. There are also innumerable copies from anime such as:
Elastigirll is identical to an anime character called Luffy from One Piece. Even their fight moves are the same. The giant robot is identical to the one in Saber Marionette R. There are more examples but these stick out most to me. Other then that it's a very captivating movie and what's more, its adult. The beginning drags slightly, but we get to know the characters and when the action finally starts it doesn't let up. I was on the edge of my seat. The cgi is flawless but I prefer the more 'human' design of the characters from shrek 2 rather then the caricature-ish design presented here. Apart from that this movie gets my 5 star stamp of approval.
52 Incredibles!
When I forst bought this DVD, I honestly didn't know what to expect. My niece knew about them, my neighbors, many friends...I was truly amazed by this movie. It made me feel like a kid...again! The textures are true-to-life. The story is funny and so adequate for super-heroes. I loved every bit of it. I also liked the fact that you could adjust to settings to have the best picture (THX setting). I watched it once and I knew I had to watch it again, just I case I missed some of the fun!
53 Great Family Film
well time humor, great character personalities, and a well written script, and great directing drive this movie to become one of the best animated films ever made. This movie plays a parody on all Super-Hero's. Where two super-hero's meet and fall in love and start a family of super-hero's. But before that happens all super-hero's are band from public view forever, due to liabilities. Then a bad-guy comes into play after several years of our super-hero family being in hiding, out for revenge against our super-hero dad, for rejecting him as a side-kick years earlier. The super-hero dad then is trapped. And our super-hero family comes to the rescue. In the end everything is right again and our Super-Hero's are once again the Hero's of the day.
54 Really great and incredible for all ages!
I think that this is a great movie for all ages! There is some action for action lovers, a great story, and great special features! I don't think that kids would get scared when they watched it because the violence isn't bad! There is just a little bit of fighting! It doesn't matter if you get full screen or wide screen because they are both the same and it is still a great movie! It has some funny parts and some parts where you are shocked because you had no idea that that was going to happen! There are so many great things on the special features disc too! There are 2 short films, Jack-Jack Attack and Boundin'! Jack-Jack attack is about what Jack-Jack did when his family was gone and Boundin' is about a sheep and a jackolope. I give both of the short films 5 stars too! You can also look up the superhero profiles and read about them and you can hear what they have to say. You can watch an old tv show about Mr. Incredible and you can do a lot more! I give the whole special features disc 5 stars! The Incredibles is about a superhero family. One of my favorite characters in the movie was Edna Mode, who was really the voice of the director, Brad Bird. It is an incredible movie and there is something in it for everyone! I would really recommend this movie for all ages! Don't listen to the crazy people that gave it bad reviews! This is my favorite movie and I am sure that you will like it!
55 Slow Start, Strong Finish, Hit or Miss Extras
A good, but not great, DVD. I had not seen The Incredibles in the theater so the DVD provided me with my first opportunity to review the movie. The animation is well done, but the story drags at the beginning. Seeing how out-of-work former super heroes cope with drab menial lives is not particularly compelling cinema. It is necessary for setting up the story, but took too much time.
Once the super villain's plan begins to unfold, then the movie finds its legs. The action scenes are well done, the interaction of the family is humorous and even touching, and the rest of the characters entertaining. If the first half of the film was as entertaining as the second half, I would have given this flick five stars.
Among the extras, Jack-Jack Attack truly stands out. It cleverly fills in a sequence in the movie in one of the funniest extras I have ever seen in a DVD. Most of the rest of the extras I did not find entertaining. There are some extra videos about the super heroes, but they were obviously not done with the same animation as the movie itself and Jack-Jack Attack. But even setting the animation quality aside, they simply are not that funny.
56 great movie for all ages!
What happens when a super hero saves innocent souls again, whether it be from a dangerous train wreck or from an evil bomb obsessed bank robber? The town becomes destroyed. Meet Mr. Incredible, a normal man except for one thing, he has super-strength. After saving a man from an attempted suicidal attempt, letting a villian escape but saving a young boys life at the same time, and stopping a subway from falling into a ditch, people were injured, and sued the super hero. millions claimed it was time for super heroes only identity to be their only identity. So started the Super Hero Relocation Program.
Mr. Incredible is now Bob Parr. He is married to Elastigirl (who can stretch to extreme legths) now known as Helen Parr, and has 3 children, Dash who has super speed, Violet who become invisible, and Jack-Jack who has not yet revealed his powers. They try their best to live normal lives. However, it is difficult for Helen to keep Bob from doing 'good' deeds that involove using his powers, stop Dash from using his powers during school to cause mischief, and keep Violet happy by living a normal life.
Every WEdnesday Bob and his friend Frozone(who has the power to freeze things now known as Lucius) stop robberies, put out fires, and try to secretly save the town. However, after a close call of being found out, a mysterious woman begins watching him. Soon, Bob is fired from his Insurance job and gets a mysterious message that night, a message from the mystreious woman stating that a robot is loose on the island and is destroying everything. She says she neeeds his help as Mr. Incredible, to save them. And the pay will be triple what he normally has.
Bob accepts, but does not tell his family, saying he must go to a meeting out of town. Helen thinks he was promoted, and doesnt suspect a thing. However, Bob discovers how dangerous the robot is, and needs help. However, no one knows where he is, and Helen begins to suspect. But will she find him in time?
This movie is great for all ages and is definitely recomended!
57 Something for we dads....
I took my wife and daughter to see this movie when it was in the theatres, then bought it the day it was released on DVD. I don't normally do this, unless it is the latest Spielberg movie coming out....but this movie is just a little different.
Yes, I liked the movie...but not for the old reasons (Witty dialog, check....smart script, check....good character development, check...etc, etc). It had all these, but it also had something that I hardly noticed was gone from today's movies.
The reason I so liked this movie was the idea of family, and how the writer of this movie envisons how a family should be. Sure, the kids bicker. Sure, the husbands and wives don't see eye to eye on everything (When you hear the line, "Honey, where's my Supersuit?" You'll just know it was written by someone who has been married). But they all like each other. They are suportive of each other. Too many movies and TV shows don't show this anymore.
OK, I'm old fashioned. But I'm sure that raising a child in these times makes many fathers long for the good ol' days. Quite simply, this is a movie that you can pop into the DVD player and enjoy with the whole family. There's enough humor for the adults, and plenty of action for the kids. And there is nothing that I saw or heard that made me squirm with the thought, "Boy, I hope the little one doesn't ask what THAT means."
The casting is great...hearing Coach (Craig T Nelson) as the Dad, and Holly Hunter as his wife...they just worked perfectly together (Choosing the correct exit is a scene I replayed a few times in my head...hilarious). And Samuel Jacksone as Frozone is just amazing...trust me, this is one DVD for everyone...
58 What kind of colored pencils do they use?!
Wow!!!!!!
I just saw this movie a few days ago. I haven't seen a disney movie in years.
This is amazing! How do they draw these cartoons these days? It's almost like watching claymation, except it's drawn. I am blown away. The shading and textures are great. I knew Disney had good artists, but now I feel ripped off by the cartoons of my generation. My gosh, Fred Flintstone used to run against a background that moved and would repeat itself!
I'm going to go get a sketchpad now and try to draw like they do in the Incredibles. Maybe I don't have the right art supplies...I don't know.
59 Kind of boring.........But funny....................
I wasn't nuts about this movie but it was ok.I thought the professor was the funniest.This movie was ok.
60 incredibly incredible incredibles
I had first seen this movie with the expectation of it being very tame, kid-humored and boring but it was not the case. As far as animated movies go, I thought i had seen the best of them with 'Finding Nemo'. I was right, but 'The Incredibles' falls at a close second. This movie, which captures the internal torture of retired superhero father Mr. Incredible, is proof that even animated comedies about family bonding can include a smartly captivating save-the-world plot. The most hilarity comes from baby Jack, who was thought to be a "normal" child...until he defeats a villain that the rest of his super-powered family couldn't. The entertainment value is increased with the smart humor that makes it fun for parents to tag along with their children to see this movie, such as the subtle pricks at the Incredible parents by their hero-ware designer. That character in this movie that you will be trying to immitate for years is the small clothes-designer, Edna. Her annoying voice and quick wit are very humorous which I think help tie the movie together. Another important theme in this movie is that you can never really give up something you truly love and enjoy. This idea helps the former superheros stay confident and want to save the world. Overall I thought it was a very entertaining movie that has good action and humor for an animated movie that is appropriate and enjoyable for the entire family.
61 Great Movie
I saw this movie because my sister is into animation and computer graphics and I must say I enjoyed it a lot.
The plot is very original, the characters life-like and the effects are amazing. The humor is fresh and very appropriate for its rating.
The Incredibles family comes back from retirement to save the world and other superheros.
The DVD contains a lot of extras that include the making of, a mini-movie and a list of all the superheros.
**There are HIDDEN FEATURES on almost every menu screen. If you stay on the menu for about a minute or so, a little spider will appear at the very top right hand corner, arrow up and when the spider lights up, press enter. Some of the HIDDEN features include special commentary from the creator of the Incredibles but there is soo much more.
62 Golly, That's Incredible!
"The Incredibles" is the best Pixar film I have ever seen so far. My most favorite character is Elastigirl (Holly Hunter). She's a stylish hero. On disc 2, I listened to her audio interview clip from the files of the NSA (National Supers Association), and I was fascinated. Have you noticed the blue-shaded picture on her bio? Some arm is shaking her hand. Elastigirl is a sweet superhero. I think she's the sweetheart of the movie. With this woman, I'd be friends. She's very generous. The kissing and "I love you"'s entertain me with warmth.
Let's get to another character. How about Edna Mode a.k.a. E? You know who voices this wardrobe designer with the foreign accent? It's Brad Bird, the writer/director! Does that surprise you?
Characters I identify with:
Elastigirl (we're both kind and thoughtful)
Dashiell a.k.a. Dash (we both can run real fast, so we're like Superman, kinda)
I'm writing a poem as a tribute to this big, happy family of supers:
"Have you heard about these heroes?
The Incredible team?
When you see evil,
you might just scream!
But you don't have to worry,
'Cause they're on the way!
They're there to help,
Anyplace, anyday!
There's Mr. Incredible,
the strongest of all!
He can lift up a table,
then let it fall!
And Elastigirl,
the sweetheart lady!
Her arms can expand,
she has total aligity!
The black guy, Frozone,
Can make anything freeze!
He just spreads out his hands,
And makes ice a breeze!
Dashiell is super-speedy,
He's like Superman.
You think he can't do that?
Let me tell ya, he can!
Violet can disappear,
and make a force field!
She'll make a bubble,
and you're stuck in the sheild!
So whenever there's danger,
You know what they say,
'When danger calls,
Help is just supers away!'"
Thank you.
63 THX Optimizer
There are plenty of reviews regarding the movie, but not much has been said about the THX Optimizer. The Optimizer seems to have been beefed up from previous Pixar DVD releases. It's not as exhaustive as something like Digital Video Essentials, but it provides many of the same tests and is easier to use and understand. If you're looking for a simple video optimizer, buy this DVD and get a great movie too!
64 My take
OK, here's my take. This movie is not only great for the kids, it's a great guys' movie, featuring eternal subplots. This is the story of Bob Parr - boy, when he was young he had it all: respect, lots of muscles, a cool car, and the freedom to do whatever he wanted. But now, Bob is middle-aged, overweight and balding, and trapped in both an unfulfilling, dead-end job and a boring marriage that provides no inspiration. (And you should see the jalopy he's driving!) And then out of the blue comes a beautiful woman who brings the promise of bringing back those lost days. Does he fall for it? You bet he does!
And then things begin to go wrong. This isn't the old days; things begin to go wrong and he gets into the danger of totally losing his family. Now he begins to realize that his family is the most important thing to him. Can Bob regain his family, and find the freedom and excitement he wants in conjunction with them? Tune in and find out!
Yep, as a middle-aged man I can tell you that this story really had a lot to say to me. In a day and age when men are usually presented as dysfunctional and incompetent, this movie instead painted a picture of a man who is flawed, and yet competent and large-hearted, as many men see themselves. I loved this movie, and enjoy watching it as much as my kids do! Buy this movie for your kids, but watch it yourself, it's great!
65 incredible film and special features
This film looks and sounds great. It's the story of a family of superheroes who are forced into retirement (and a superhero protection program) when litigation makes it tough to be a superhero. This story takes place when the family is forced out of retirement because a particularly bad guy decides to start making trouble. The story of the Incredible children discovering their talents is a very nice one.
Personally this is not my favorite Pixar film. Though the animation still makes it appealing for little kids and tempting for parents, I thought it was a bit too violent for the youngest children. The Incredible children are shot at and attacked and threatened repeatedly, and I REALLY didn't like it when Mrs. Incredible told her children that the bad guys "are not like in the movies ... They WILL kill you". Yikes. That said, the rest of my family adores it, it is great for the older kids and adults, and the special features are amazing, so I am giving it 5 stars anyway.
Special features are on Disk Two and include: three very good cartoons; two commentary tracks; bloopers; deleted scenes; many featurettes, including a making-of; an hysterical video journal with Sarah Vowell, who does the voice of Violet and has written several books, most recently one about presidential assassinations.
Subtitles are available in English.
66 Great animation, however failed to entertain me.
I know that i might be the only one that didn't find The Incredibles entertaining, so you might just want to read on and completely ignore this review. However, i would like to share with you a couple of reasons why i did no find this movie to be as good as it could have been.
The storyline is very simple. Their dad gets taken and its up to the mom and two kids to go out and save him.
The animation was good, however the characters looked extremely dull and did not posess any neat qualities that most of the animated characters do now a days. The action however, was very well done, but why not just see a real action movie instead of an animated one? I know your probobly ignoring what i am saying right now, but think about it. Theres nothing special about The Incredibles that there isn't in any other action movie, besides the fact that The Incredibles is computer animated.
The music in the movie was very average as there weren't any parts of the movie where the music really startled me and made me want to listen in more.
I have to admit, The Incredibles were funny at times, like when the fat dad is trying to get out of his car which is apparentely smaller then him, however that doesn't make up for the incredibly dull characters and weak storyline.
67 Hey, your 8-year old nephew will love this!
At least, that's the first thing I thought during my first viewing of 'The Incredibles.' I thought of my 8-year old nephew, and couldn't wait to talk to him about it. That's when I realized that I, a 36-year-old, was enjoying this movie like I was eight again. I could almost imagine myself laying on the floor, way-too-close to the screen, eating Cocoa-Puffs straight from the box and saying "whoa! That was cool" a lot.
Visually, The Incredibles is stunning. The characters are wonderfully rendered homages to the claymation holiday films of the early 60's (for those who have seen the movie, tell me that "Syndrome" and "Heat-Miser" aren't somehow related!), and the detail put into everything else is superb. One scene, for example, when the mother and son are driving home from school, I noticed that a single window on a building in the remote background catches a glint of light reflecting from the sun. THAT kind of attention to detail is inspiring.
Pixar and Brad Bird have put together an exquisite piece of animated storytelling as well. It's a little more grown-up than the 'Aladdin' or 'Little Mermaid' animated Disney flicks that some people might expect going in (but then again, both parents survive in this film... how many Disney films have you seen where both parent figures are alive at the end of the movie?). The content is a lot more tame, however, than most of the mind-numbing cartoons on TV today, and there is a very strong and relevant thread of family theme throughout, in tough times and in good.
Yes, there is plenty of action (whoa! that was cool!), but grown-ups (as I sometimes claim to be) will find plenty to be entertained by as well. The mundane moments of Bob and family are perhaps even more hilarious than the mile-a-minute stuff. Wether it is Bob being lectured by his boss or Samuel L. Jackson's "Frozone" demanding to know where his wife placed his supersuit, this film literally takes superhuman moments and presents tham as something we can relate to and laugh about.
Lots of extras in here as well, including two short films (one completely unrelated to the movie, and one featuring a couple of minor characters from the movie). There's also a 1960's style "Mr. Incredible" cartoon parody that I roared about, particlarly when Mr. Incredible and Frozone's comments were played.
"Finding Nemo" and "The Incredibles" are firmly two of my all-time favorite fun films, and if you're out there looking for a fun film yourself, I strongly recommend this one. Even if you don't have an 8-year old nephew.
68 Truly Incredible!
You would have thought by now that the whole genre of these animated films AND superheroes are a little old and unoriginal. But this incredible animated film proves us wrong! Who would have thought that an animated film could be this creative, original, and just so darn good! The plot is just perfect...the characters are just superb, the animation and special effects..well...judge that for yourself! I just don't think there is really a negative thing you can say about this film (except the violence part, but what makes the violence from the Incredibles any different than violence in cartoons, comic books, news reports, playgrounds, streets, etc?) Check it out, its one of the best animated films ever, great for kids and adults!
69 The best Pixar movie yet
I was absolutely delighted when I saw this at the theatres. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but the humor, the plot, the animation, everything was dead-on 100% perfection.
For all of the parents out there who have rated this movie negatively saying it's 'too violent', I really hope that if you think this movie is 'too violent' that you don't allow your children to be anywhere the T.V. set when the evening news is on. The news is pretty violent (especially given our current state of affairs). And, while you're at it, I hope you don't allow them on the playground during recess, because it can get pretty rough out there too.
IT'S A DISNEY CARTOON FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. You see no more 'violence' in it then your kids can see on the news or in saturday morning cartoons.
70 Totally awesome
My three year old went and saw this at the movies, I didn't get to see it until I bought it for her right when it came out. Another huge hit, this genre just keeps getting better and better.
The script and story line were great, the action non stop and the story original enough to not be totally transparent or predictable.
If you enjoyed Ice Age, Shrek, Nemo, Toy Story I & II, Monsters Inc., Lilo and Stitch, and other similar titles, you'll want this one in your library, no questions asked.
These are all stories and films that are engaging enough for adults and still highly entertaining for kids.
I don't feel that anything here was inappropriate for my daughter (who is nearly four) and I'd much rather have her watch this kind of film, than say, commerical television (which is one of the many reason I don't have cable in my home). I say this because I know some parents objected to this as well as films like Nemo, because they have subject matter that is also aimed at adults.
I just don't agree that this kind of film has any harm, at least not for most kids (some, obviously are special cases) and certainly would think that any not allowing the kids to see this but allowing them to watch commerical television are totally lost.
But that's all just my opinion, and I digress from what I really wanted to say, and that is that is dvd is way cool and highly recommended.
71 loved it!
This is a funny film filled with creative unique mind blowing twists and turns. Nothing beats a Pixar film for a good laugh when you need it. I need it these days. I didn't like it as much as Monster's Inc. but it was a close second. Definitely a must for the DVD collection.
72 Pretty good, but not for little kids
My kids' favorite characters in this movie are Dash and Jack-Jack, and mine too. Maybe I am a mother, so I love to see cool and cute little kids. The movie is good, but I feel it is for adults, teens and pre-teens. The little kids might feel a bit boring sometimes especially when Mr. and Mrs. Incredible live in their normal life. The little kids probably don't understand Mr. and Mrs. Incredible's struggle of living in a society that they don't fit in with.
Some sense is also a bit scary for my kids, but they can deal with when I told them it's not real, it's just a movie.
They like to watch Dash running and Jack-Jack anytime.
73 Incredibly awful!
My mother purchased this movie for my 4-year-old son and I am very disappointed with the content. There are LOTS of fighting scenes and guns in this movie. There are also fighting scenes where the Incredibles' adversaries die. We thought it would be a good movie for my son since he liked other Pixar movies, but this one made my jaw hit the floor within the first 20 minutes. It's waaaaay too dark for kids and too childish for adults. The baby bursting into flames at the end would probably give most kids nightmares. This was a total waste of money and should be completely avoided.
74 Another fascinanting Pixar's prodution
Pixar. How do they do it? From the studio that bought you Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc and Finding Nemo comes another blooming masterpiece. You wonder if they get ever bored of perfection. Imagine the Monday morning meeting: guys, how about making a crap film, just to keep everyone on their toes? Once again Pixar's team of geniuses have harnessed technological innovation in the service of damn good storytelling. Watch it and weep, Jeffrey Katzenburg...
Once one of the world's top superheroes, Mr Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) fought evil and saved lives on a daily basis. But fifteen years later, due to government cutbacks and pending lawsuits, he and his wife Helen (Holly Hunter) - the former Elastigirl - have moved to the suburbs where they live as ordinary mortals. Of their three children, only baby Jack Jack has yet to reveal his powers, while Violet and Dash struggle to appear `normal' and fit in at school.
As Bob Parr, clock-punching insurance agent, Mr Incredible gets to fight nothing more exciting than boredom and a bulging waistline, and lives for Wednesday night `bowling' with his old buddy Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson). (They like to sit in Frozone's car listening to the police scanner, longing for their glory days.) Itching for action, Bob is thrilled - and helpless to resist - when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top-secret assignment.
I don't want to say any more about the plot, but Pixar have done it again! Director Brad Bird, legendary in animation circles from his work on The Simpsons and The Iron Giant, has pushed his creative team to new and giddy heights, producing a film that not only looks amazing, but is a joy and a treat. (Animating fur in Monsters, Inc. was a breakthrough - here they pull off the same trick with human hair and skin.) Adults and children alike will love it.
Bird is a big fan of the 60's spy genre, and the production design is that cool blend of future-retro so beloved by Bond fans - tiki bar crossed with space ship. The supervillain's lair is especially fab and all boys will want one. But Bird's comment that he set out to make a film that is a blend of all the spy and action films that he loved and a domestic, family story rings true. For every explosion there are lots of nicely observed character moments - Violet's crush on the cute boy at school, Dash's frustration at not being allowed to participate in sports, Helen's struggle to keep morale up - that make for fully rounded, true-to-life characters. The Incredibles may be fantastic but they feel real.
The Incredibles is another instant Pixar classic, and I for one can't wait to see it again.
75 I thought this film was cool
I really enjoyed the action&the visual effects a great deal within the context of this film. I'd put this film right almost there with "Shrek" because of the concepts. it's a good film&the directing was cool.
76 Quick Review
I am not a "cinema expert" but I want to provide a few quick points.
1- this movie will keep parents/adults entertained, and enthralled with this movie from beginning to end. (children probably too).
2- laugh out loud funny
3- The plot doesn't drag anywhere. Make sure no one's trying to talk to you because you will likely ignore them.
4- Looking at the scenes cut from the movie--it was made to be upbeat and happy throughout. No real dark scenes. Even the villans aren't real scarry. Makes for a light-hearted movie.
5-If you're a boycotting Disney Christian (sigh), PIXAR just left Disney so maybe you can justify seeing this movie anyway. No hidden pagan messages anywhere. ;-)
Cheers,
Anthony
77 A GOOD MOVIE
I THINK IT IS GOOD BECAUSE THE PART WHEN EDNA SAYS NO CAPES AND I LIKE THE 2-DISC EDITION BECAUSE OF JACK-JACK ATTACK.
78 What an Incredible let-down!
I was really looking forward to watching this movie. I'd seen the commercials, read the reviews, and listened to my friends rave about how great the movie was. So, when I actually got to watch "The Incredibles", I was very disappointed. I was expecting a fast-paced, funny spoof on other super-hero movies. What I got was a boring, dark, and violent movie that did not hold my attention. There were a few good lines in the movie, such as the "mediocrity" comment and Dash's remark that when you make everyone is special, then no one is special. But for the most part, it was not the least bit entertaining. I really don't know why most people liked this movie so much. It seems like critics, reviewers, and other "movie experts" heralded "The Incredibles" as witty and intelligent, and the majority of the movie-going public decided to embrace it so they would not appear doltish or unsophisticated, ala "The Emperor's New Clothes." I realize that by voicing the minority opinion I may appear uncool, but I don't mind speaking up when a movie does not live up to the hype.
79 Another Pixar Smash...
Pixar has scored again with this film, about a family of superheroes living out in the 'burbs. Like the Toy Stories, A Bug's Life, and Finding Nemo before it, this is a movie that I, as an adult, found myself enjoying alot. I loved Batman and Superman as a kid, and this movie conjured up those good old memories for me. This film has enough action and humor for any kid and even for most adults to enjoy, so if you haven't seen it, then waste no time getting it on DVD. It is a pleaser from start to finish.
80 Good, even for grown ups!
All of my kids like this movie. I'm not a big fan of "violent" movies for my 3 year old, but I didn't think this one was that bad at all. My 11 year old twins really love it. Frankly, I enjoyed it too! It's a good addition to any Disney collection:)
81 A refreshing and new kind of animated feature
I believe this movie might go down in history as the one that cemented computer animated features as a viable and artistic form of film. Sure, Toy Story was the first, but as an overall package (writing, character depth, plot, lack of childishness and sterotypes, etc.) Mr. Incredible blows Woody out of the universe.
Congratulations to Bary Bird for having the guts to break the mold. We are gratefully spared so many aspects that, for whatever reason, just needed to be in every previous animated film. There is no montage with a sappy song in the background when a leading character comes to grip that life isn't what he/she thought (think Buzz Light Year when he learned he was a toy, or Jessie the Cow Girl when she found out her owner didn't lover her any more). There are no talking side-kick pets (think every Disney film ever made). There is no celebrity doing the main theme song (Disney again).
Instead there is just a great story with characters which, except for their super powers, are just like you and me. We can relate to them! Even the bad guy Syndrome breaks the mold. He isn't the creepy, gross, disgusting bad guy we all love to hate that is in all the Disney movies (think Jafar and Uncle Scar). He's more of a "revenge of the little guy" character who just didn't quit understand, and even though he's bad, we still find ourselves liking him just a little.
Our leading family of supers, at all outward appearances, is a very normal family. Dad hates his job, mom worries about the kids, the teenage daughter is insecure, the son is a troublemaker, and as a family they are loving but also slightly dysfunctional. The story really kicks into high gear when Syndrome arrives on the scene and the family must bond together to defeat him.
The only complaint I might have is that with a running time of almost two hours it's a tad long, but that's easily overlooked as it holds your attention throughout.
Good job, Pixar, and keep up the good work.
82 No zone Frozone
Probably the best animated film I've ever laid eyes upon! The graphics were amazing(especially the detail in the wet hair)! This DVD is a must-see!! Although I have a reason as to why I rated it 4 stars. Frozone got the short end of the stick don't you think? Must've been a "B" thing huh? Oh well. At least a brother got a part right?
83 Get this 2 Disc set, and remember to have 2 DVD players!
Where should I begin? I watched this movie with a kid sitting next to me, and while the kid laughed out loud on all the "loonie-toon" type gags, I chuckled with all the rest of the stuff that Pixer put into this film. And now, with the release of this DVD, I have been spending hours going through their special features that give us more insight about this movie! From alternate openings to behind the scenes to the additional bloopers and short films, this disc is loaded with goodies that are way worth the price!
You will probably want to play the movie disc on one player and sit your kids there, while you will go and watch the bonus disc on the 2nd player!
84 WOW!
This movie is so great! There is a lot of action and it has great mini movies too!(Jack-Jack Attack and Boundin) I think that it is one of the best Pixar movies of all time! (Not just because I know someone that works there!) It has a great story line! This movie is a MUST SEE movie! It really is incredible!
85 INCREDIBLY OVERRATED!
I really wanted to love this movie, but I found alot
of it to be boring. So many people giving this movie
5 stars, is insane! Not enough superheros in it for
me, and Frozone was left out of most of the movie.
They always do a great job on the animation, but the
story as usual, not so incredible!
86 The title says it all.
Incredible animation, incredible characters, and incredible fun. Did I say incredible enough times?
Fun storyline, fun to watch, and even exciting. Best computer animation EVER. Fun to be had by children and adults. Great stuff on disc two to watch.
If you don't enjoy this movie, you are some heartless perv so entrenched by porn movies you lost your sense of decency! {;-p
87 DVD Eggs Revisted......
As you may have already read in these reviews, almost everyone loves this animation piece. However, on Disc 2....there are some Easter Eggs, so here's how to get them. When you go to almost any given part of the menus, wait about five to ten seconds for an Omnidroid to appear in the top right hand corner. It's only available for a few seconds, so highlight it quickly. With different menu screens, there are quite a few eggs on here....including a "back-up" version of "The Incredibles" done with nothing but sock puppets. Check them all out and enjoy!
ADDITIONAL INFO: For those who want to see the sock puppet version of "The Incredibles", do this: On disc two, go to the Index menu, then click on "SETUP". If you've done it right, it should give language options for "Boundin". On this screen, the Omnidroid will appear as described before, except it will take about thirty seconds for it to appear. Be quick to highlight and click on it before it disappears! Then watch the entire movie summed up with a very cheap, but hilarious sock puppet show. I hope this helps!
88 Wonderful family film
Disney and Pixar have re-created the magic of "Finding Nemo" in this delightful family film.
The Incredibles documents the efforts of a super-hero filled family to fit in and "just be normal". When danger threatens, the family springs into action and saves the day while restoring their faith in each other. The Incredibles is a heart-felt tale of family ties and of discovering the glory within those ties.
The DVD is packed with extras, including a new animated short film title "Jack Jack Attack". While Mom, Dad, Violet, and Dash are out saving the world, baby Jack Jack is left at home with an unsuspecting sitter. When Jack Jack's superpowers begin to display themselves, the sitter is soon at her wits' end. This short film is a great addition to the over story of The Incredibles.
The Incredibles is a great family film, however, parents of small children should be aware of some violent themes such as a plane with children on board being attacked by missles. Overall, the violence is pretty mild, but small children may be frightened by the targets of the violence also being children. Use caution and your best judgement when selecting The Incredibles as entertainment for younger children.
89 Great Family Flick !!
" The Incredibles" was a terrific movie. The animation and story were second to none. Another great Pixar creation. This movie is just as much fun for adults as it was for my two kids. Can't wait for the sequel!!!
90 Incredible barely begins to describe this movie...
When I had heard that Disney and Pixar were teaming up again to release a new CGI animated release after the phenomenal success of Finding Nemo, I was interested to see what the two powerhouses would cook up. After watching The Incredibles, I wasn't disappointed in the least.
The film centers around Bob Parr, aka Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson), who is one of a group of "supers", heroes that live among the human populace who use their powers to save the world. But one day when a routine rescue leads to massive damage and a series of lawsuits and a law from Congress hit Mr. Incredible and other supers, they are forced to go underground and never use their powers again.
Over a decade later, Bob is living his life as an insurance salesman, married to Helen/Elastigirl (Holly Hunter) and father to three young children, son Dashiell/Dash who (as implied by his name) can run fast (Spencer Fox), introspective daughter Violet who has the ability to throw invisible shields (Sarah Vowell) and youngest son Jack-Jack. Unbeknownst to his family, Bob is doing some freelance hero action after getting fired for literally throwing his boss through a wall and word of it gets back to an interested individual that wants to hire Mr. Incredible.
Only later do we learn that the "interested individual" is a new arch-nemesis named Syndrome that used to be the biggest fan of Mr. Incredibles 15 years earlier and wanted to help the hero, but was turned away. He reveals that he plans to use a giant destructive robot that he created to get rid of any and all supers in the world so that he and only he can be the world's true hero, even if that means eliminating the one hero that he originally idolized in the process.
When Helen learns of Bob's dalliances (thanks mostly to the person who designed every super's super-suit) she gets a suit of her own and heads to find her husband, only to learn that Dash and Violet are along for the ride. Once the family are reunited it will take the ultimate team effort, including close family friend Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson) to take down Syndrome and his evil plans and prove that heroism is a family affair.
This film is definitely loaded with a lot of extras for those who want it, including an exclusive animated short, "Jack-Jack Attack", which is an extension of a scene where we see Jack-Jack in the care of the babysitter, Kari. This made me howl a couple of times watching Kari try to react in dealing with...well, I won't give it away but it links up to something that our little one does at the end of the movie.
Additional features include an amazingly extensive "file" on several of the supers in the film, a rather cheesy-looking "classic" Mr. Incredible cartoon (if you remember "Clutch Cargo", this is a total head trip), bloopers, an additional animated cartoon that originally was shown in theaters at the beginning of the film, deleted scenes and an alternate opening, and director commentary.
Virtually, it seems that Disney and Pixar can do no wrong seeing as how this 1-2 punch has been batting 1.000 with their films (2 Toy Story movies, Monsters Inc., A Bug's Life, Finding Nemo and now The Incredibles). Will "Cars" and "Chicken Little", both of which have trailers in the film and are expected to be the final 2 projects for the Disney/Pixar team, give them a perfect 8 for 8 hit streak? Only time will tell, but for now, The Incredibles will have to be Disney and Pixar's crown jewel...at least until the release of The Incredibles 2...:)
91 Incredible movie; Special Features are Overhyped
Can't say enough good thing about the movie itself. Incredible acting, story, animation, action, and humor. I give it 5 stars but you should know that the special features aren't what they seem to be:
-"Jack-Jack Attack" exclusive all new short film:
This is a deleted scene dressed up as a "short film". It's good, but it's just a deleted scene.
-Deleted scenes, including alternate opening:
These are just storyboards with some commentary, not finished scenes cut from the movie like you have probably been led to believe. The only deleted scene on the DVD is "Jack Jack Attack" and they're calling that a "short film".
-"Incredi-Blunders" bloopers and outtakes:
Not bloopers, not outtakes. These are unfinished shots of the film that haven't been fully rendered or animated. They are more weird than they are funny.
-Making of "The Incredibles" featurette:
A nice 27 minute featurette but don't expect to see any credit whatsoever paid to the incredible voice talents of Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, etc.. It's as if they don't even exist. What a shame.
-Seven additional behind-the-scenes featurettes:
Nice little featurettes about 3 to 6 min. long on Sound, Character Design, etc.. Not a word about the actors and their contributions. Why?
-"Mr. Incredible & Pals" cartoon with optional comtary by Frozone and Mr. Icrediblemen:
This is not a computer animated feature. They are cartoon illustrations with real people animating the mouths ala the Conan O' Brian show. Blah.
-"Vowellet" an essay by vocal talent Sarah Vowell (Violet):
The most annoying voice in the movie reads an essay she wrote about her and her dad shooting an old cannon in the mountains. Big deal.
The rest of the special features are pretty standard and not really surprising or disappointing in any way. But the ones listed above are sadly misleading and/or filler. Again, I can't say enough good things about the movie itself though. It's well worth the purchase.
92 Fun movie!
This is a wonderful movie for the whole family. The characters have a lot of personality and the story moves quickly.
93 Spend a day with 'The Incredibles'
Few things in the world of DVDs are more predictable than making-of featurettes. Pixar, the 3-D animation outfit that loves to think different, does so in the making-of content for "The Incredibles." Energetic, visually adventurous and surprisingly edgy, the half-hour docu directed by Rick Butler distills the story behind the hit film about a family of undercover superheroes -- and unmasks the offbeat gang at Pixar that made it happen.
Listen in: "Businessmen hate the film business" because they're gambling, not making widgets, producer John Walker says. Writer-director Brad Bird, an outsider, was "a strong cup of coffee" to deal with, one Pixar staffer reports with a nervous laugh. Bird says he was brought into Pixar because it really needed to be "shaken up a bit" -- and the Randy Newman music really had to go. Budget-minder Walker complains, "Whoever thought of making movies this way is out of his mind." Downright subversive by making-of standards.
The docu is backed by an unusual "more making-of" section that tops 40 minutes, with chapters allowing viewers to pursue their interests, such as story development, lighting, sets or music.
That's just the tip of Frozone's iceberg on the double-disc DVD of "The Incredibles." Most of the content is worthwhile and non-repetitive. With the double commentaries mixed in, fans could kill a day taking in the extras. Or just a fulfilling half hour with the making-of.
The Oscar-winning CG feature looks sensational in its pure digital-domain visuals. The letterboxed images set at an aspect ratio of 2.35:1 keep the action tight (avoid the full-screen version). The 5.1 Dolby Digital sound boasts EX encoding and has plenty of punch, but as is typical with Disney-related DVDs, the rear soundstage feels a bit underused.
One must-see extra is the lengthy black-and-white animatic of Bird's original opening, considerably darker than the finished intro. Like other bits in the movie, it feels like Sean Connery-era 007.
The docu crew caught Bird and producer Walker testily doing battle over finances and creative priorities, but they'd made up by the time their commentary was recorded, just before the film was released. The men speculate about reaction to "The Incredibles," but, c'mon, they knew it was in the bag.
A second group commentary with animators digs deep into animation theory and CG processes. Some of the illustrators Bird brought with him reflect on making the transition from traditional ("2-D") work to 3-D. The commentary menu contains an animated Easter egg, as do most of the other menus (wait out the music; watch for little creatures).
Other winning extras include a DVD-exclusive short featuring the cute-but-creepy baby and his panicked babysitter; the theatrical toon "Boundin' " with a fun talk from its folksy creator; a handful of segments on the way-cool retro score and its old-school recording process (actual musicians playing live, without computers!); and a faux-dated TV cartoon featuring Mr. Incredible and Frozone, who do a commentary but can't believe how stupid the episode is. Feel free to skip the character sit-downs with TV interviewers and the grating live short featuring the young woman who voices Violet Parr.
94 Pixar does it again
Outrageous movie-I did not even want to get up for a bathroom break even though I was watching the DVD-the characters are fantastic and the storyline was so original and creative. Totally recommend this movie!!!
95 Should have gotten Best Picture of the Year
The Incredibles is quite possibly the movie that should have won the Best Picture Oscar for 2005. Unfortunately, as an animated film, it simply wasn't taken seriously by the Academy, and hence was not even nominated. That was a crying shame.
This film brings together the talents of director Brad Bird - famous for the conventionally animated The Iron Giant - and CGI animation production house Pixar, who churned out the highly successful films Toy Story, Monsters Inc. and Finding Nemo. The marriage of talents was perfection, as together these folks created what would be Disney's first PG-rated animated film ever, and quite possibly the best film ever distributed by Disney, at least in the animation genre.
The plot follows Bob Parr (Craig T. Nelson), an insurance salesman who once was the beloved super-strong Mr. Incredible, except for a wave of lawsuits that have caused he and other superheroes to go underground by way of a government protection program. Bob yearns for the glory days, and he and his best friend Luscious (Samuel L. Jackson), who was once known as the superhero Frozone (a man capable of freezing the water molecules in the air), often don ski masks and go out surreptitiously saving the day as a means of reliving the glory.
Back at home, Bob's family is also dealing with no longer being superheroes. The fun part is that each one's super powers perfectly mirror the type of person they are. Helen Parr (Holly Hunter) is the wife and mother being pulled in all directions; as Elasti-Girl, she has the ability to stretch her body any number of ways. Daughter Violet is the shy, gawky pre-teen who just wishes she could disappear - except that in her case, she actually can disappear, along with forming force fields at will. Son Dash is the hyperactive kid; only he's hyperactive at speeds so fast he can't even be seen on videotape. Baby Jack-Jack is the only one who so far has yet to display any powers - operative word being "yet."
Before long, Bob gets called by a mysterious lady named Mirage, offering a chance for Bob to become Mr. Incredible once again. Only not everything is as it seems, as Bob will end up facing an old adversary, and his entire family will be pulled into super-service.
Don't let the fact that this movie is animated fool you. In the Pixar tradition, this is a movie that's fun for the whole family, not just for the kids. It isn't just a superhero movie; it works on so many more levels than that. As I stated already, the superpowers that each of these characters possesses are just exaggerations of who they otherwise are - the stretched housewife, the gawky teenager, the hyperactive kid. The film is more an exploration of these characters as individuals and a family unit then it is a spectacle of super-battles. Moments like when Elasti-Girl sees her backside in a mirror and realizes that her body has been doing some stretching in its own punctuate the film.
The voice talents are also perfectly cast. I can't say that I would have ever imagined Craig T. Nelson as a superhero, but he's perfect as Mr. Incredible, encompassing both the superhero on top of his game as well as the insurance salesman despondent and frustrated with his life. Likewise Holly Hunter and Samuel T. Jackson excel in their roles, fully embodying the parts they play. Director Brad Bird even does a cameo as Edna, the fashion designer to the supers, and it's a total hoot.
The only thing keeping this from being a full five stars is the packaging. The second disc of extras is simply boring. There are a few cute things, such as the animated short Jack-Jack Attack (which tells the story of what Jack-Jack did while his family was off saving the world in this movie). And I must give credit to the packaging of the animation errors; the errors on the Toy Story set, for example, were simply yawn-worthy, but the addition of sound effects here ratchet the whole package up a notch. However, most of the extras just don't really make the cut. This isn't the extended Lord of the Rings set; the extras are just so-so.
But the movie is five stars. And I think many will agree it deserved the Best Picture Oscar.
