A glorious continuation of a classic.

Rating: 8/10 (30 June 2018)

You know what's incredible? That it took 14 years to get this long-desired sequel. About dang time! Anyway, "Incredibles 2" is finally here and I got to see it in the cinema. Normally, when Hollywood takes years to get a sequel out it tends to suck, but thankfully that is not the case here. Director Brad Bird was very mindful of what worked in the first film and continued the story in the appropriate manner.
Plot: Picking up right where things were left off, the superhero family still faces difficulty wanting to save the world when supers are still banned worldwide. It is here that they are approached by Winston Deavor, TV tycoon and longtime fan, who wants to improve the public image of supers by broadcasting their endeavors in the hopes of making them legal, to which Bob and Helen agree to play along. Things seem to be looking up for them until the mysterious Screenslaver decides to complicate matters.
Bird makes the interesting choice of reversing the roles of the parents, this time having Helen/Elastigirl playing hero and Bob/Mr. Incredible caring for the kids. This led to some great development since they are now somewhat out of their established roles in the first film and facing the inherent challenges that come with them; Bob struggling to raise his kids is both endearing and relatable to anyone who has children. The kids themselves have more to do this time around as well, especially baby Jack Jack with all the crazy powers he's gaining. Most of the actors return to their roles with one exception and they all fit like a glove; Sam Jackson and Bird as Frozone and Edna are still fun to watch. New heroes are introduced as well and each brings their own flair to the table, though only one, a portal-opener named Void, is fleshed out. The villain, while not as entertaining as Syndrome, definitely stands out and offers both substantial threat and interesting commentary, though the character's motivation does overlook a vital detail within the world's lore. The action and animation are top notch as ever as they take full advantage of the characters respective abilities, especially the train scene involving Helen on a motorcycle, and the music is still catchy as hell.
Part of me was afraid that this film wouldn't live up to the hype and my expectations, but that was all laid to rest after watching this. "Incredibles 2" is a worthy sequel through and through. If you love the first film, then do see for yourself.