A fantastic and topical sequel

Rating: 8/10 (1 August 2018)

The Incredibles may be my favorite Pixar film, and I was very excited for the sequel to come out. I was not disappointed. The movie is remarkable in many aspects: the direction is better than ever, the soundtrack by Michael Giacchino is just as amazing as in the first one, the characters are still adorable and relatable.
As a child I was very curious about the "golden age" of superheroes that was briefly shown at the start of the original film, and since Elastigirl is a "remnant" of this golden age, it was incredibly satisfying to see her put in the center of the story.
But what's truly amazing is the antagonist : the Screenslaver (amazing name) uses screens to hypnotize people. This serves as a way for the writers to beautifully critisize the ubiquity of screens and what they are used for: regular media, social media and the entertainement industry.
The film makes it easy for young children to understand how the excessive presence of TV or the internet can affect judgement, imagination, and ultimately how any media today can lead to a false perception of reality, by allowing the cult of certain people, and by diverting people from their own community.
Even as an adult, I really liked the message that was sent, and how it was sent, thanks to the funny, multi-layered dialogue.
It's a shame that the last segment of the film is a lot wackier than the rest of the film, but it does not ruin the film, far from it. Overall it's a masterpiece.