Pixar animation studios has had a tremendous run of movies from Toy Story to Monsters Inc., to Finding Nemo. It’s safe to say that The Incredibles had a big reputation to live up to — and it succeeds masterfully. The Incredibles is an adventure movie in every sense of the word. And while it doesn’t quite match the magic of Finding Nemo, the animation, storyline and particularly the music are all top-notch.

The Incredibles tells a story about a family of superheroes forced to live a “normal” life. Mr. Incredible, stuck in the kind of job most of us dread, yearns for the glory days of saving the world and being, well, a hero. So when opportunity presents itself for Mr. Incredible to get back in the game, who can blame him for jumping at the chance — even if it does seem a bit shady. Before you know it, the world is in danger and as you could have guessed, only the superheroes can save the day.

As silly as it may sound, what is particularly enjoyable about The Incredibles is its humanity. We can identify with the characters, even the villain, and aside from their super powers, Mr. Incredible and his family really are no different from the rest of us. As expected the animation is amazing, and since this flick is rated PG there’s plenty of bang for your movie-going dollar. Perhaps the most charming aspect of the movie is the musical score. Lifted right from the pages of classic James Bond and Mission Impossible, the jazzy soundtrack jives perfectly with the story and the action.

Overall Grade: B

Enjoy this one folks. It’s pure entertainment.

Topics: Film Review, Sci-Fi
Filed under: Film

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