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The Incredibles

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The Incredibles (2004)

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Reviews Counted: 218 Fresh: 211  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. 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. more
 
Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hr 55 mins
Theatrical Release: Nov 5, 2004 Wide
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 technical wizardry of computer-generated cartoons. Using complex angles and a filmic... [More]
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. [Less]

Genre: Action/Adventure

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

Director: Brad Bird
Screenwriter: Brad Bird
Producer: John Walker
Composer: Michael Giacchino

DVD Info

Release:

Nov 15, 2005

[DVD Details]
  • The Incredibles
  • Disney Presents a Pixar Film, THE INCREDIBLES. 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. "It's James Bond, Indiana Jones, and the X-Men all rolled into one." -- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
  • Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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    It re-animates the thrill, not just the nostalgia, of old-school comic books and pulp adventure.

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    09/24/07 08:34 AM
    Rob Gonsalves
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    In a word: Incredible.

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    07/14/07 06:34 AM
    Joe Lozito
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    The sleek computer animation is spellbinding as usual.

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    06/20/07 06:41 PM
    J. R. Jones
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    Bombastic finale aside, it’s a cut (and an age-range) above the simplicities of Finding Nemo.

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    02/09/06 03:16 AM
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    When it comes to animation, it doesn’t get any better than this.

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    12/06/05 07:43 PM
    Mark Sells
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    A movie that demonstrates once again why the studio continues to leave competing product from the likes of Disney and DreamWorks in the dust.

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    12/06/05 07:43 PM
    Pete Vonder Haar
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    ...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.

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    07/25/05 03:24 PM
    Uri Lessing
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    Brad Bird strays from the Pixar formula but still delivers enough colour and thrills to keep the faithful happy.

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    06/25/05 03:34 AM
    Colin Kennedy
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    The year’s foremost animation showstopper.

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    05/04/05 11:10 AM
    Nick Schager
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    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.

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    04/17/05 03:15 AM
    Wesley Lovell
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    'Divertida, honesta y extremadamente inteligente, es un claro ejemplo del nivel de arte que puede llegar a alcanzar el cine. Sencillamente inolvidable'

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    04/04/05 08:57 PM
    Jorge Avila Andrade
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    03/07/05 03:45 AM
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    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.

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    03/05/05 10:29 PM
    Ethan Alter
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    The Incredibles has humor, thrills, and adventure, but most of all it has heart.

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    02/27/05 10:47 PM
    John J. Puccio
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    [It] goes beyond the pretty visuals and the slam-bam action to get us under the skin of a family trying hard to be something they're not.

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    01/04/05 02:06 PM
    Anthony Del Valle
    Las Vegas Mercury
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    It’s the thrilling, personal storytelling that elevates [the film] into not just the best animated movie of the year... but also one of the best movies of 2004, period.

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    12/28/04 07:54 AM
    Brent Simon
    Now Playing Magazine
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    Los Increíbles es lo más parecido que vas a poder encontrar a una montaña rusa (...)

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    12/26/04 11:02 AM
    Enrique Buchichio
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    Explodes with humour, ingenuity and a freshness.

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    12/22/04 02:40 AM
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    The often wry and pointed dialogue reminded me of the glory days of radio.

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    12/16/04 05:59 PM
    Andrew Sarris
    New York Observer
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    Bird's satiric take on suburbia, conformity and forced notions of equality is surprisingly sophisticated and biting for an animated feature, matched by a visual panache that is often breathtaking.

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    Kevin Lally
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