Mediocrity at its best

Rating: 5/10 (8 November 2004)

Giving characters a plastic-like appearance might have worked for Pixar's previous Toy Story, but doesn't work in the context of superheroes trying to cope with real life. Mr. Incredible (aka Bob Parr) and family all look like action figures and don't mesh with the film's attempt to portray the hassles of real life.
In media and press releases, Pixar writers and animators have expressed a desire to tell unique stories rather than repeat some of the same themes. But apparently, that goal was never given a high priority since old James Bond and Powerpuff Girl elements are not only included for clever parody, but serve as pillars of the plot.
The Incredibles never draws audiences into the everyday life aspect, which any viewer can experience without the aid of a screen, nor does it draw the moviegoer into the comic book/superhero realm, which is more of a smash em' up, beat em' down stream of headache inducing action. Giving Pixar filmmakers credit that is due, it should be noted that the film, being filled with likable characters and voices actors, isn't a bad film, it simply promises more than it can deliver. The Incredibles manages to be a mediocre movie, while telling kids and adults to reach their full potential.