Legacy Reviews- The Incredibles

[Invero]

True that... i'm guessing that it hit the cutting room floor because of time constraints. That or everyone had already seen it

It actually wouldn't have fit in with the movie... The suit in the teaser is red... however, when he was 'fat' he had his original blue suit. It wasn't until he got into shape that he wore the new suit, which, since being new, should have fit.

 

[imagineer99]

It actually wouldn't have fit in with the movie... The suit in the teaser is red... however, when he was 'fat' he had his original blue suit. It wasn't until he got into shape that he wore the new suit, which, since being new, should have fit.

Which proves that the teaser was made before all aspects of the movie were finalized.

 

[Legacy]

Or the teaser was just made as a very effective joke, developed only for the purpose of getting people's attention and bringing them to the theater. I've noticed a lot studios doing that recently.

 

[MouseMadness]

Okay, I haven't had the kids write out reviews... yet... but as I predicted the 2 year old called it "good" :lol: and the 5 year old said, and I quote, "Perfecto!" :lol: The only one of my kids whose attention was lost was Leah, and being 2, she can get away with it. I think more than anything I was impressed with some of the issues it chose to tackle, and the profound lines that came out of it. Four out of four stars from me.

 

[Testtrack321]

For the whole suit thing, I mean, the guy answers the Incredible phone! It was developed JUST for the theater as a teaser trailer. Same thing for Monster's Inc with Mike and Scully entering a room. I mean, they both don't go in at the same time, but that dosn't matter, it's a teaser trailer. Part of Nemo's teaser ended up in the final movie (school of fish giving directions) but the other part didn't (Dorry scaring them away, Marlin telling her to stay put, the quote "Nothin' in my noggin!")

 

[Indy95]

What is the world coming to when we start saying that Disney's animation teams will screw up a franchise? (don't answer that)

And all of the Pixar teaser trailers are about scenes that are not in the movie. The purpose of these trailers is simply to "sum up the characters" in about a minute or two. Realistically, there isn't a scene in the movie that can do this effectively and not give away a major plot point.

But all asides...er...aside, the movie was drop-dead gorgeous. Being a big superhero fan, I loved every minute of it. (And being a Star Wars fan, I have a feeling that I would rather watch two hours of Darth Vader coming out of that machine than the rest of the movie put together. *Sigh*) And I think the reason why nobody would "fall in love" with a particular character is because the movie was more of an ensemble piece and less of "Mike and Sully." In fact, I liked all of the characters more or less equally, with the nod going to "super-fanboy" Syndrome (If any diehard comics fan would become a villain, that's EXACTLY what he would be like). I can see how the movie could jump right over most kids' heads, though I imagine it would make #1 on any ten year-old boy's favorite movie list. I don't know if this would be my favorite Pixar movie, because they're all so different! We'll just have to see about that one. Hey, you caught me in a monologue!

 

[Legacy]

And Jason Lee was great as Syndrome. That was an absolutely genius casting choice on Pixar's part.

 

[tigsmom]

Just got back from seeing this movie...it was great!
You were right on the money with your review.

 

[Figment1986]

Just remembered.. I saw this movie like last sunday... (got to get my head checked..) anyway.. Great movie.. it had forshadowing... and since i am a great pay attention to detail notice things that are utalized latter in the movie.... Great story and love the baby... (sorry for reserecting the dead... just had to.. :lookaroun)

 

[Roric]

I loved this movie... the digital imagery was just amazing. It almost looked like stop motion filmmaking (remember the Christmas time Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer special?), its just so hard to believe sometimes that this was all done on the computer. At any rate, I was engrossed into the movie so much that I never checked the time or even fidgeted, which is impressive for me.

seeing this review in 2025.. anyone still alive?

 

[Roric]

Yep. That weekend will also (most likely) have a Spongebob review as well. After the Sunset and Polar Express are in line for this weekend.

Still alive?

 

[Roric]

I know i'm not one for sequels...

but this one needs a sequel

#3 is coming hopefully 2027!

 

[mkt]

#3 is coming hopefully 2027!

21 years after I posted.

 

[mkt]

Ever since Pixar has been producing full-length films, many people have been proclaiming how Pixar somehow started to out-Disney Disney. They have developed story-driven, character-rich films that hearken to some of Disney Animation’s classic movies. Starting with Toy Story and moving through Finding Nemo, Pixar has had a string of hits that just keep getting better and better. The Incredibles takes a sharp turn into a darker, more ominous world for Pixar.

And they just keep getting better and better.

Fifteen years ago, after a string of expensive lawsuits, super-heroes have been forced into hiding and must maintain normal, mundane lives. This has caused Bob Parr, the former Mr. Incredible, to sink into a pit of overwhelming average-ness. He longs for the past, despite the wishes of his wife, Helen (formerly Elasti-girl) and best friend Luscious (formerly, Frozone). However, after being fired from his job, a mysterious job surfaces that sends him a jungle island owned and controlled by his new arch-nemesis, Syndrome. When Helen realizes not all is well, she heads off towards the island to save her husband, and is joined by her two eldest children; brooding teenager, Violet, and eager prankster, Dash. What follows is an exhilarating romp filled with action, excitement, truly jaw-dropping visuals, and enough tongue-in-cheek humor to keep even the most sullen adult smiling.

That is probably the greatest aspect of this film. Syndrome puts it best when talking to Mr. Incredible, who is threatening to crush his assistant, coyly smiles and says, “That sounds kind of dark for you.” It is dark. Explosions and violence abound in this film, but it comes across as feeling gratuitous. It’s a super-hero movie, and as a result some face-less bad guys are bound to get the tar beat out of them. It happens in this film, and I think it is very refreshing to see a different type of attitude emerge out of Steve Jobs’ studio.

Despite the violence and fights, the family and its relationships provide the heart and soul of the film. More so for parents, the characters are more real than talking toys or missing fish. They represent fears and ideas that ever adult faces. The frustration of feeling like you’re stuck going nowhere, while your dreams have you doing so much more; the fear of your children being hurt while still allowing them to grow up; the consequences of destroying dreams. All of these things are dealt with in The Incredibles, and to see Pixar do such an adult movie is such a testament to how good these guys really are.

Children may not like this movie as much as Finding Nemo. Young boys will like it for the action, but I don’t expect it to have the universal appeal of Pixar’s previous releases. However, I feel almost as if this movie is a reward for the parents who may not have completely enjoyed A Bug’s Life but still had to see it numerous times. The Incredibles is just that; incredible. I honestly think it’s the best thing Pixar has ever done. But I’m a twenty-one year old male. I like dark movies.

3 ½ OUT OF FOUR STARS

Overall Summary- It gets bumped a bit for not being universally appealing, but it gets accolades for not being a kiddy-flick. It’s very adult for Pixar, which make it that much better.

Miss you Jeff! Hope life's good.