The best Pixar movie. Ever.

Rating: 10/10 (14 November 2004)

The easiest '10' I've ever given a movie on IMDb. 'The Incredibles' lives up to it's name, and then some
Here we have Bob Parr (a.k.a. 'Mr. Incredible') and his wife Helen (a.k.a. 'Elastigirl') trying to live a comfortable life in the suburbs having been forcibly retired from their work as super-heroes. The reason for their retirement? Too many lawsuits from collateral damage caused by their super-hero activities. (Only in America)
But Mr. Incredible just can't stay away from the hero business, and goes out saving people under the cover of 'bowling night.' He hates his job as an insurance claims agent, and just wants to go back to the fame, glamour and fun of super-herodom.
When a mysterious woman finally gives him a chance to get back into action, Mr. Incredible jumps at the opportunity, and the fun of 'The Incredibles' only begins.
Of all the movies in the Pixar stable, this one may be the most intelligent, best written and best realized since Toy Story. In some ways, it even surpasses it. The pacing, writing and visualization are all first-rate. Easily the best film of 2004, even with the likes of 'Kill Bill Volume 2' competing against it. No doubt this film will cater to a MUCH larger audience than Tarantino's recent masterpiece, and is actually much more fun to watch!
The style hearkens back to the days of the late 60's, early 70's, with a huge dose of James Bond influence, and a bit of the 'Bat Man,' 'Jonny Quest' and 'Thunderbirds' TV shows thrown in. Of course many people have mentioned the Fantastic Four connection, which is very obvious, though the trials and tribulations of the Incredibles are unlike anything the FF crowd ever had to endure.
But don't take my word for it, go see 'The Incredibles' for yourself, and enjoy the best treat that Hollywood has given us this year.
My rating: 10 out of 10.