Another excellent, fun animated superhero outing

Rating: 8/10 (14 June 2018)

'Incredibles 2' is the long-awaited (14 years!) sequel to one of Disney-Pixar's best films. Bucking the norm, this film is actually better than the original - it's more assured, the CGI is fantastic, the action scenes almost flawless and there's plenty of humour and life-like family interaction. That being said - it's almost worth the entry fee to see the short film at the start, 'Bao' - it's also hilarious, and poignant.
It's like putting on an old shirt - it's familiar, but comforting and not tired. Mr Incredible/Bob (Nelson), Elastigirl/Helen (Hunter), their kids - Violet (Vowell), Dash (Milner) & Jack-Jack (Fucile) - are back as the super-powered family, along with Frozone/Lucius (Jackson). This time, after a 'Civil War'-like ban on superheroes is implemented, philanthropists/siblings Winston (Odenkirk) & Evelyn (Keener) campaign to have superheroes made legal again by putting them - well, Elastigirl - back in the spotlight. Odenkirk's voice is so recognisable and his character even looks like a young Saul Goodman!
As well as being a bit of a pastiche of comic book films - you basically have Superman, Mr Fantastic, Invisible Woman, The Flash and Iceman - 'Incredibles 2' transcends the parody, and plays as an exceptional superhero film in it's own right, with the set-up, early victory, apparent loss and inevitable triumph due to teamwork. What makes it all work is how they interact and make it feel like a real family. Jack-Jack being cute and having hilarious giggles also helps! Great for all ages.