Another work of Pixar magic

Rating: 8/10 (18 February 2005)

Pixar has done it again! They managed to create a gem that kids and their parents can thoroughly enjoy, with neither age group getting too bored.
The film is about a pair of superheroes that have given up their glory days to raise a family and be as "normal" as possible. Of course that's about to change when the husband receives a message calling him to complete a secret mission, which leads to a secret revival of his superhero career...
While the movie was certainly enjoyable, it doesn't quite match up to its predecessors. The plot development was slow and a bit weak. I had a hard time finding a character to identify with. This wasn't the case with Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, A Bug's Life and the Toy Story films. Those movies all had solid plots and well-developed characters.
In sum: while the Incredibles sports excellent animation, its poor character development and a weak plot hold it a notch lower than the earlier Pixar films. They probably didn't spend as much time perfecting the story this time around.