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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: Comedies

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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The Incredibles est encore un bon produit provenant de Pixar [mais] dommage que l’histoire ne soit pas toujours très inspirante et ne suscite pas l’intérêt escompté.

Full Review Source: Panorama | comment 1 Comment
11/09/04
Louis-Jérôme Cloutier
Louis-Jérôme Cloutier
Panorama

The Incredibles, for all its kid-friendly sops, feels like one of the most mature movies currently gracing theaters.

Full Review Source: Creative Loafing | comment 1 Comment
11/09/04
Matt Brunson
Matt Brunson
Creative Loafing

'The Incredibles' deserves a place on the top rung of family films.

Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews | comment 1 Comment
11/09/04
John P. McCarthy
John P. McCarthy
ReelTalk Movie Reviews

As in Spider-Man 2, crime-fighting and derring-do take a backseat to domestic drama and our connections with these larger-than-life yet down-to-earth characters.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Weekly | comment Comment
11/09/04
Sean Burns
Sean Burns
Philadelphia Weekly

Gorgeously designed and animated.

Full Review Source: Montreal Film Journal | comment Comment
11/08/04
Kevin N. Laforest
Kevin N. Laforest
Montreal Film Journal

Bird continually overlays both visual and verbal gags, trusting that his audience can think fast.

Full Review Source: Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia) | comment Comment
11/08/04
Mark Palermo
Mark Palermo
Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Since it’s too much a crowd-pleaser to be critical of the violent payoff that it delivers, it’s tough not to take its apparent message seriously.

Full Review Source: MovieMartyr.com | comment 8 Comments
11/08/04
Jeremy Heilman
Jeremy Heilman
MovieMartyr.com

Pixar does it again with a comedy/action film about a family of superheroes. The writing is the real attraction. THE INCREDIBLES is subversive, heart-warming, and fun.

Full Review Source: rec.arts.movies.reviews | comment 1 Comment
11/08/04
Mark R. Leeper
Mark R. Leeper
rec.arts.movies.reviews

It is trite to say, but the only word to describe this movie is INCREDIBLE!

Full Review Source: jackiekcooper.com | comment 1 Comment
11/08/04
Jackie K. Cooper
Jackie K. Cooper
jackiekcooper.com

Wild, wondrous and utterly disarming ... sweet but never saccharine, freed from the shackles of postmodern irony and cleverness for its own sake.

Full Review Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) | comment Comment
11/08/04
Jonathan R. Perry
Jonathan R. Perry
Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)

The Incredibles isn't. It's a good movie, but it isn't the incredible type of picture we've come to expect from Pixar.

Full Review Source: Internet Reviews | comment Comment
11/07/04
Steve Rhodes
Steve Rhodes
Internet Reviews

The show itself runs a little long for an animated feature but finishes in a flurry of special effects that left me dumbfounded. Don't miss it folks.

Full Review Source: Entertainment Spectrum | comment Comment
11/07/04
Vince Koehler
Vince Koehler
Entertainment Spectrum

Overflows with slapstick and more gentle strains of humor, while a core of genuine emotion that is nothing if not ambitiously nuanced resonates throughout a script.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment 1 Comment
11/07/04
Marc Savlov
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
N/R

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Full Review Source: Entertainment Insiders | comment Comment
11/07/04
Scott A. Mantz
Scott A. Mantz
Entertainment Insiders

Pixar Animation spends an entire year on each of their mammoth productions on the scripts alone. Could this explain why their movies are consistently clever and entertaining?

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment 1 Comment
11/07/04
Dan Lybarger
Dan Lybarger
eFilmCritic.com

As one who’s ingested a lot of superhero comics, books, and movies over the years, I can attest that this works as a genuine superhero movie, not just as a family film.

Full Review Source: Aisle Seat | comment Comment
11/07/04
Mike McGranaghan
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat

Outrageously funny and imaginative...the latest thumping thrill ride in the animation genre. A snappy and smart superhero saga that’s intriguingly charming in its chaotic mode

Full Review Source: Movie Eye | comment Comment
11/07/04
Frank Ochieng
Frank Ochieng
Movie Eye

... the greatest superhero film ever.

Full Review Source: MovieCrypt.com | comment Comment
11/07/04
Kevin A. Ranson
Kevin A. Ranson
MovieCrypt.com

A fun story with some creative characters and plenty of Pixar wit.

Full Review Source: IGN Movies | comment Comment
11/07/04
Jeff Otto
Jeff Otto
IGN Movies

It would be an incredible mistake to miss this film!

Full Review Source: Juicy Cerebellum | comment 1 Comment
11/06/04
Alex Sandell
Alex Sandell
Juicy Cerebellum
 
 
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