The Incredibles
2004
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 .. Read more
| Starring | Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee |
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| Director | Brad Bird |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Animated, Audio Descriptive, Children, Comedy, Family |
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The Incredibles
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.
| Starring | Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, Spencer Fox, Sarah Vowell, Brad Bird |
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| Director | Brad Bird |
| Studio | WALT DISNEY HOME VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 51 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Animated, Audio Descriptive, Children, Comedy, Family |
| Language | English, English Audio Description |
| Dubbed | Hindi |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Subtitles | English, Hindi |
| Released | DVD: 18 Mar 2005 Production year: 2004 |
| Format | DVD |
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48 out of 61 people found this review helpful
Incredible is the right word
You save a guy's life and what thanks do you get? In 'The Incredibles', the latest wonderful offering from Pixar, superheroes are being put out of business when injured pedestrians start filing lawsuits against them. Mr Incredible(Craig T Nelson) has been forced to shelve his superhero antics and settle down for a 'normal' life as lowly insurance clerk Bob Parr. 15 years later he's living with his wife Helen(Holly Hunter), the former Elastigirl, and their three kids.
Bob occasionally stops a few minor crimes with his friend Lucius(Samuel L Jackson), who was once Frozone, but the thrill isn't the same. All that soon changes though, when he receives a mysterious request to fly to a volcanic island and save it from a rampaging machine. But when he finds himself in trouble, it's time for his family to put their superpowers to the test.
Brad Bird and Pixar always seemed like a great mix and 'The Incredibles' delivers beyond all expectations. As you'd expect, the film looks sensational with the animation techniques appearing sharper and brighter than ever before. But the strength of Pixar's films has never been down to the way they look. It's all about the script which once again is tight, witty, intelligent and full of surprises.
The characters are memorable too, with the distinctive voices of Nelson and Hunter breathing life ito Mr Incredible and Elastigirl, and Jason Lee doing a good job as the chief villain Syndrome. Brad Bird himself offers a hilarious cameo as Edna, the eccentric designer of The Incredible's outfits, but Samuel L Jackson doesn't really make much of an impression with his brief screen time.
Bird handles the numerous set-pieces with a master's touch(Elastigirl's door trouble and the moment the kids first use their powers are particular highlights) and the villain's world-domination plan is more believable, and developed with more skill, than in many live-action superhero films.
This is truly breathtaking stuff, one of the films of the year and one of the best animated films I've ever seen. Thrilling, hilarious, tense and often quite moving, it's an exhilarating and completely satisfying experience. When the credits have rolled, there's only one nagging question which remains...
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32 out of 56 people found this review helpful
Jaw-droppingly abysmal
Did I see the same film as these people? This film starts flat and weak and graduates to bum-numbingly tedious. Judging from the audience response at the cinema (less than a quarter full, depite being a Saturday) where I watched it, I wasn't alone in my opinion. Even the kids didn't laugh and quite a few left early. This film is totally deviod of the richness of the Shrek series. I can't imagine why they thought this script was worth filming. Clearly most of the budget went on the advertising. One to aviod.
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