The best super-hero movie, JAMES BOND flick and "Jonny Quest" episode, all rolled into one outstanding package.

Rating: 10/10 (13 February 2005)

It took me forever to finally get out and see this film with my wife, and it was worth all the long weeks I had to wait. Take all the best conventions of the super-hero genre, mix in a bunch of "James Bond" nods & influences, add the best elements of the very best "Johnny Quest" episodes and sprinkle liberally with warmth, humor, '60s architecture & design, a swingin' soundtrack and Saturday-morning thrills, and you have THE INCREDIBLES, quite possibly one of the greatest movies I've ever seen, simply because it taps into everything I loved as a child, while telling a rock-solid story that adults (and certainly parents) will appreciate.
I don't want to spoil it for anyone else who hasn't seen this film yet, or are waiting for the DVD, but suffice to say, you will not be disappointed in THE INCREDIBLES if you happen to love: 1) CGI animated movies, 2) the super-hero genre, 3) a good action flick, 4) a moving family-bonding story, or 5) GREAT movies in general.
THE INCREDIBLES is an absolute JOY to watch and look at, and even to listen to (dig the John Barry-inspired score, which I plan on picking up on CD this week). It's funny and warm, without resorting to an overabundance of cheap laughs and gags, and it's suspenseful and gripping, without resorting to too many "dark themes" or angst. All around, Brad Bird, Pixar & Co. have struck the PERFECT balance for a super-hero action/adventure family comedy.
As a died-in-the-wool movie, animation and comic book nut, I can safely say that THE INCREDIBLES stands proudly among the very best of the super-hero genre films, including the original SUPERMAN, X2: X-MEN UNITED, SPIDER-MAN 2 and BATMAN. It truly is THAT good.