'Incredibles' Wasn't What I Expected

Rating: 7/10 (16 November 2004)

The Incredibles:
Toy Story, Monster's Inc, and Finding Nemo all had one thing in common, they were great family films! They were funny without being crude, and once in a while had some comical violence. The Incredibles was nothing like its predecessors! I was surprised at how much non-comical violence it had! Many bad guys met explosive ends. It is somewhat expected though because it was PG and it was directed by Brad Bird (director of the Simpsons, and Iron Giant). It nevertheless wasn't very funny like the other Pixar films, and it just didn't have the feel of a Pixar film, it was more of a mix between Spy Kids, and X-Men.
Bob Parr (voiced by Craig T. Nelson) was known to all as Mr. Incredible, but now the he has retired to a quiet life in the suburbs and a job as an insurance salesman. But after a mysterious person summons him to a remote island, he springs back into action, along with his superpower-endowed family; Elastigirl (Holly Hunter), Dash, and Violet Parr. Then the plot thickens (maybe too much for a kids movie) when a crazy little scientist tries to take over as the Ultimate Superhero.
The movie is actually pretty good if you think of it more as an action film, then a comedy/kids movie. The effects once again have gotten even more realistic, every explosion actually looks real! The characters are also really funny at points! Especially Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson), and a little man by the name of Gilbert Huph (Mr. Incredibles boss). There were parts where I laughed out loud, but they were few. One other upside is the previews before the movie! There is one incredibly awesome looking Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith trailer, due out in May of next year! Be sure to see that!
All in all: 7 out of 10
Rated PG for action violence.