The action sequences are also much better than anything I've witnessed in Michael Bay's flicks.

Rating: 9/10 (24 July 2010)

Toys? Check. Bugs? Check. Fishes? Check. Monsters? Check. And now superheroes. The Incredibles, winning two Oscars from four nominations, breaks new ground in animation technology. Brad Bird (The Iron Giant) directs and writes the all-too-familiar story of superheroes trying to save the day. But with the wit and enthusiasm that has never been seen before.
Forget about Batman, or Spiderman, this is a creative and original story that will warm the hearts of most viewers. Those who still think animation is for lollipop-licking kids might want to consider the possibility of altering their perception.
The Incredibles is a family-oriented motion picture that adults (never mind kids) will enjoy. When kids ask their parents if they like cartoons like Dinosaur or Madagascar, the latter will comment, "Yeah, I absolutely love it!", but in pretense so as not to offend their child. It's highly unlikely that the scenario will repeat for The Incredibles.
It boasts glorious, realistic animation, and unbelievable human characters that most will associate with. There's enough clever humor to keep the film in high spirits. The action sequences are also much better than anything I've witnessed in Michael Bay's flicks.
Repeated viewings only heighten one's admiration for the film. In terms of technical excellence, this is probably the best Pixar film to date. It packs a lot within two hours, providing solid entertainment at its best. While I stress that Monsters Inc. is still my personal favorite, The Incredibles has overachieved to the extent that the latest Pixar 'flop' offering, Cars, look uninspired in comparison.
One can only hope that Brad Bird's next collaboration with Pixar in Ratatouille (releasing in late 2007) will be able to restore some much-needed confidence.
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