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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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Wow. I mean, really -- Wow!

Full Review Source: Window to the Movies | comment Comment
11/04/04
Jeffrey Chen
Jeffrey Chen
Window to the Movies

Funny and frantic? Sure -- but The Incredibles is also one of the greatest adventures the movies have given us.

Full Review Source: Netflix | comment Comment
11/04/04
James Rocchi
James Rocchi
Netflix

Brace yourself for something more sophisticated and ... adult. The Incredibles is not cut from the same touchy-feely ... mold as Toy Story, Monsters Inc. or Finding Nemo.

Full Review Source: Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) | comment Comment
11/04/04
Bob Bloom
Bob Bloom
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

Amazing, amusing action-adventure.

Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
11/04/04
Mark Halverson
Mark Halverson
Sacramento News & Review

The Incredibles is the coolest movie ever made. It rolls Marvel Comics, James Bond and Jonny Quest into the ultimate Saturday morning cartoon sugar buzz.

Full Review Source: Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) | comment Comment
11/04/04
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

I sincerely hope that there’s an Incredibles 2 somewhere down the road. These characters are too endearing and way too much fun to be left hanging at the end.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
11/04/04
Erik Childress
Erik Childress
eFilmCritic.com

A class act and a heck of a lot of fun.

Full Review Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | comment Comment
11/04/04
William Arnold
William Arnold
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Simply put, The Incredibles is!

Full Review Source: Nolan's Pop Culture Review | comment Comment
11/04/04
Michael A. Smith
Michael A. Smith
Nolan's Pop Culture Review

A brilliant blend of fast-paced comedy, dazzling visuals and heartfelt emotion that put most other contemporary films-animated or otherwise-to shame...

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
11/04/04
Peter Sobczynski
Peter Sobczynski
eFilmCritic.com

Pardon me for the Joel Siegel moment, but it’s all pretty fricking incredible.

Full Review Source: Planet Sick-Boy | comment Comment
11/04/04
Jon Popick
Jon Popick
Planet Sick-Boy

Easily the best and brightest family-friendly movie of the year.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
11/04/04
Desson Thomson
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
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One of the year's most clever and visually arresting computer-animated films.

Full Review Source: USA Today | comment Comment
11/04/04
Claudia Puig
Claudia Puig
USA Today
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[An] unprecedented film that is not just a grand feature-length cartoon but a grand feature.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
11/04/04
Kenneth Turan
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
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It's hard to imagine anyone not being utterly enthralled by the timeless charms and dazzling animation prowess of The Incredibles.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
11/04/04
Wade Major
Wade Major
Boxoffice Magazine

A laugh-out-loud funny, adrenaline-fueled romp.

Full Review Source: Arizona Republic | comment Comment
11/04/04
Bill Muller
Bill Muller
Arizona Republic

Made with so much wit, such cinematic savvy, and such a brilliant instinct for the way real bodies move through space, that it has more ontological authenticity than a lot of films featuring people who actually exist.

Full Review Source: Slate | comment Comment
11/04/04
David Edelstein
David Edelstein
Slate

Pixar has delivered its first pure action picture, while still managing not to lose sight of its preoccupation with family.

Full Review Source: San Jose Mercury News | comment Comment
11/04/04
Bruce Newman
Bruce Newman
San Jose Mercury News

A movie with the sweet soul of Toy Story and the boisterous spirit of Spy Kids.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | comment Comment
11/04/04
Carrie Rickey
Carrie Rickey
Philadelphia Inquirer

A fun-filled foray into animated action, fantasy and adventure.

Full Review Source: Newsday | comment Comment
11/04/04
John Anderson
John Anderson
Newsday

Pixar's new animated action-comedy, about a superhero family stuck in middle-class suburban exile, comes tantalizingly close to greatness.

Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
11/04/04
A.O. Scott
A.O. Scott
New York Times
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