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The Incredibles (2004)

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Reviews Counted:224

Fresh:217

Rotten:7

Average Rating:8.3/10

Consensus: Even though The Incredibles is more violent than previous Pixar offerings, it still a witty and fun-filled adventure that almost lives up to its name.

Runtime: 1 hr 55 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

US Box Office: $261,409,367

Synopsis: Combining a family-oriented superhero adventure with the brilliant animation of Disney's Pixar (the creators of MONSTERS INC. and FINDING NEMO), THE INCREDIBLES charts new territory in the... Combining a family-oriented superhero adventure with the brilliant animation of Disney's Pixar (the creators of MONSTERS INC. and FINDING NEMO), THE INCREDIBLES charts new territory in the technical wizardry of computer-generated cartoons. Using complex angles and a filmic sensibility, the animation feels like live action, and smart techniques such as cuts to "grainy film stock" give this movie instant sophistication. Writer-director Brad Bird, with his creative storytelling and well-paced character development, does the rest. This tale is set in a slightly futuristic society where superheroes are no longer appreciated (Read: But I didn't want to be saved!) and are forced to assume a very low profile. So, for Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson), his wife Elastigirl (Holly Hunter), and his three fledgling superhero kids, maintaining a lifestyle of mediocrity in order to appear normal causes constant friction. When the opportunity suddenly arises for the Incredibles to use their powers to fight evil, it's trial-by-fire to learn to work as a superteam. Together they must stop the maniacal Syndrome (Jason Lee) from unleashing a murderous robot in a big city. Fast action and violence involving large explosions make this a film that is better suited for older children rather than the very little ones. Yet family themes and comic episodes prevail, with eclectic characters like Edna the fashion designer (voiced by Bird himself) and the iceman Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson) adding extra moments of fun. [More]

Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee

Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, Elizabeth Peña, Brad Bird, John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn, Jean Sincere, Spencer Fox, Sarah Vowell

Director: Brad Bird

Director: Brad Bird
Screenwriter: Brad Bird
Producer: John Walker
Composer: Michael Giacchino
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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Luke Buckmaster

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 27 2004 11:15 PM

In Film Australia

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Explodes with humour, ingenuity and a freshness.

Full Review Source: | comment 1 Comment | Dec., 22 2004 02:40 AM

Urban Cinefile

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2.5/4

David Nusair

...far from engrossing...

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 20 2009 06:57 AM

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Steve Biodrowski

This truly is a film that turns is every bit as incredibly good as it has been made out to be.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 06 2009 10:04 AM

Cinefantastique

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Devin Faraci

Frame for frame, The Incredibles is as good as any live action superhero film ever made, and often far more convincing.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 27 2009 03:16 AM

CHUD

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4/5

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comment Comment | Oct., 18 2008 09:00 AM

Sunday Times (Australia)

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5/5

Daniel Etherington

Wonderful stuff.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 31 2008 08:10 AM

Channel 4 Film

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5/5

Rob Gonsalves

It re-animates the thrill, not just the nostalgia, of old-school comic books and pulp adventure.

Full Review Source: | comment 1 Comment | Sep., 24 2007 08:34 AM

eFilmCritic.com

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4/4

Joe Lozito

In a word: Incredible.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 14 2007 06:34 AM

Big Picture Big Sound

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J. R. Jones

The sleek computer animation is spellbinding as usual.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 20 2007 06:41 PM

Chicago Reader

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Bombastic finale aside, it’s a cut (and an age-range) above the simplicities of Finding Nemo.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 09 2006 03:16 AM

Time Out

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5/5

Mark Sells

When it comes to animation, it doesn’t get any better than this.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 06 2005 07:43 PM

Film Threat

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4.5/5

Pete Vonder Haar

A movie that demonstrates once again why the studio continues to leave competing product from the likes of Disney and DreamWorks in the dust.

Full Review Source: | comment 1 Comment | Dec., 06 2005 07:43 PM

Film Threat

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4/5

Uri Lessing

...the real secret to Pixar’s greatness lies not in the animation, but in their wonderful choice of stories that appeal to both children and parents.

Full Review Source: | comment 1 Comment | Jul., 25 2005 03:24 PM

www.kcactive.com

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4/5

Colin Kennedy

Brad Bird strays from the Pixar formula but still delivers enough colour and thrills to keep the faithful happy.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 25 2005 03:34 AM

Empire Magazine

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Nick Schager

The year’s foremost animation showstopper.

Full Review Source: | comment 1 Comment | May., 04 2005 11:10 AM

Lessons of Darkness

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3.5/4

Wesley Lovell

Luckily, the genre has not submerged completely and, with the help of films like "The Incredibles", hope for a solid future is within the audience's grasp.

Full Review Source: | comment 1 Comment | Apr., 17 2005 03:15 AM

Oscar Guy

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Jorge Avila Andrade

'Divertida, honesta y extremadamente inteligente, es un claro ejemplo del nivel de arte que puede llegar a alcanzar el cine. Sencillamente inolvidable'

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 04 2005 08:57 PM

Moviola

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comment Comment | Mar., 07 2005 03:45 AM

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Ethan Alter

Remember about four months back when almost every movie critic on the planet was proclaiming Spider-Man 2 The Best Superhero Movie Ever Made? Yeah, well they were all wrong.

Full Review Source: | comment 2 Comments | Mar., 05 2005 10:29 PM

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