Another Good Pixar Film, but not as Great as Others

Rating: 6/10 (25 April 2005)

It's hard not to like a Pixar movie. I have enjoyed them since I first saw "Luxo, Jr." and their other exceptional short films. The animation in Pixar films is extraordinary, but it is the characters that make the movies so enjoyable. Since they are family-oriented, they also have to find the magic that makes the movies entertaining to both adults and children.
There are two distinct parts to this movie. In the first part, the Incredible family is trying to live as normal people in society, although they have extraordinary skills. In this part of the movie, the Pixar magic is in full swing. The characters are interesting and the humor is sometimes nuanced and sometimes right down the middle.
The second part of the movie is oriented more toward the action and the Incredibles as action heroes. I think this movie is oriented much more toward the kids and I found it to be less interesting.
It's still an entertaining movie, but I don't think it is quite up to some of the other Pixar movies such as "Toy Story". If you have young kids, it is a good bet. If your kids are grown, as mine are, and you are viewing this with adults, it's still entertaining, but not quite as much of an easy recommendation.