Another attempt by Pixar Animation Studios to make a film about every possible thing on kid's minds, THE INCREDIBLES is another attempt by the studio that ends in absolute success. With this film, the studio tackles superhero's, and does so in a very strange way. First we learn of the myriad of superhero's around in the world who fight crime in a 1950-era-esque way. However (paralleling to the demise of the 50's and that innocence) the superhero's are sued for damages and forced to go into hiding. We see Bob Parr (the former Mr. Incredible with the power of super-strength) depressed and badly adjusted to normal life at an insurance company. He's married to Elasta-girl (with the power of super-flexibility and stretch) who is now a stay-at-home mom watching over their teenaged daughter Violet (w/ the power of invisibility and the ability to create forcefields), their son Dash (w/ the power of super speed), and their infant son Jack Jack (with unknown capabilities). One day however, the normal life becomes too much for Bob and he gets an offer he can't refuse from a mysterious woman. He takes off and is thrust into a deadly faceoff with an old annoyance turned self-titled nemesis. This is all very exciting, and is accentuated by the film's clever dialogue, spoofs of James Bond (with the employment of a woman named "E" who comes up with all the gadgets), and commentary on the average american life and its methodical nature. THE INCREDIBLES is not as visually arresting as earlier (or later) Pixar films, but its is quite entertaining. If it has a fault other than 'it isn't as good as their other films' it would be that the film is a tad dark, and doesn't really balance that darkness.
The Incredibles: ★★★
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