hate to go the obvious route, but yeah, it's incredible

Rating: 9/10 (27 November 2004)

I have a lot more trouble enjoying movies than I used to. I blame video games, which give me an expectation that entertainment will completely absorb me. So when I see a movie that completely immerses me, entertains me and even, in spite of being a comedy, can be moving and just a touch insightful, I have to jump up and shout bravo (at least figuratively: I did not actually jump up in the theatre and say bravo).
A very funny and imaginative film, The Incredibles takes a clever premise and follows it through to the end with precision. The basic action story outline is fairly predictable and by the numbers - I was ahead of it every step of the way - but it's all done with a wonderful sense of humanity and humor that feels organic to the story rather than forced and slapsticky (as can happen with many animated films). The best thing in the movie is the fashion designer, surprisingly voiced by director Byrd. She's just hysterical.
Really a must-see movie.
ADDENDUM: Watched this movie again 14 years later on TV. If I were writing a review now I would give it 8 rather than 9, but I'll leave the original rating. This time I thought it was a cute, fun movie, but only the last third was really full out terrific, a just amazing mix of action and comedy.
Still, highly recommended.