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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 Peņa, 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 folks at Pixar Animation Studios can't seem to make a bad movie.

Full Review Source: Reno Gazette-Journal | comment 1 Comment
11/05/04
Forrest Hartman
Forrest Hartman
Reno Gazette-Journal

A brilliant satire on modern American life.

Full Review Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch | comment Comment
11/05/04
Calvin Wilson
Calvin Wilson
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

As always, Pixar excels with its animation, but what makes this family film even more appealing is the smartness of the script, which is clearly written, end to end, to appeal to adults as well as children.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment 1 Comment
11/05/04
Jennifer Frey
Jennifer Frey
Washington Post
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Not only does 'The Incredibles' advance the art of animation, it takes the genre out of the ballpark.

Full Review Source: CineScene.com | comment 1 Comment
11/05/04
Mark Sells
Mark Sells
CineScene.com

Deliriously smart escapist fare.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment 1 Comment
11/05/04
Todd McCarthy
Todd McCarthy
Variety
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Brad Bird's richly imagined, retro-moderne homage to the superhero-fueled daydreams of his youth creates a vibrantly original mythology.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment 1 Comment
11/05/04
Maitland McDonagh
Maitland McDonagh
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Families will flock to and enjoy this movie, but it's likely only adults will really get it.

Full Review Source: Toronto Star | comment 1 Comment
11/05/04
Peter Howell
Peter Howell
Toronto Star

The Incredibles is beautiful to look at, but even more lovely beneath the computer-generated surfaces.

Full Review Source: Dallas Observer | comment Comment
11/05/04
Robert Wilonsky
Robert Wilonsky
Dallas Observer

The Incredibles, the latest animated wonder from Emeryville's Pixar Animation Studios, will intrigue adults as well as 7-year-olds. In fact, the adults might be more intrigued.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment 1 Comment
11/05/04
Carla Meyer
Carla Meyer
San Francisco Chronicle

A real banshee of zip and zoom (and often terrific design), The Incredibles takes off excitingly whenever it moves fast.

Full Review Source: San Diego Union-Tribune | comment Comment
11/05/04
David Elliott
David Elliott
San Diego Union-Tribune

An exceptional film in many ways.

Full Review Source: Sacramento Bee | comment Comment
11/05/04
Joe Baltake
Joe Baltake
Sacramento Bee

A visual stunner.

Full Review Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | comment 1 Comment
11/05/04
Jack Garner
Jack Garner
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

A genuine laugh riot.

Full Review Source: Reel.com | comment Comment
11/05/04
Pam Grady
Pam Grady
Reel.com

Entertaining from start to finish.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Daily News | comment 1 Comment
11/05/04
Gary Thompson
Gary Thompson
Philadelphia Daily News

A spirited state-of-the-art riff on vintage James Bond movies and the superhero ethos of the 1950s and '60s.

Full Review Source: Orlando Sentinel | comment Comment
11/05/04
Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel

At 115 minutes, this is the longest computer-animated cartoon ever, and the setup might test the patience of younger viewers. But what a payoff!

Full Review Source: Oregonian | comment Comment
11/05/04
M.E. Russell
M.E. Russell
Oregonian

Even by Pixar standards, The Incredibles is unexpected, a mold-breaking computer-animated adventure that pleases the eye, bends the mind and, ultimately, lifts the spirit.

Full Review Source: Newark Star-Ledger | comment Comment
11/05/04
Lisa Rose
Lisa Rose
Newark Star-Ledger

A visually thrilling experience.

Full Review Source: Miami Herald | comment Comment
11/05/04
Rene Rodriguez
Rene Rodriguez
Miami Herald

An astonishingly smart satire of superheroes, James Bond movies and, just for fun, socially engineered mediocrity.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Daily News | comment Comment
11/05/04
Bob Strauss
Bob Strauss
Los Angeles Daily News

It's witty, clever and pushes the technical limits of computer animation but it's as much an imitator as it is an innovator.

Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
11/05/04
Louis B. Hobson
Louis B. Hobson
Jam! Movies
 
 
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