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What Did You Think of The Incredibles?
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Jacks Sally
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My whole family really enjoyed The Incredibles 
RG62
New Member
I am a big James Bond fan, I think that the incredibles follows the James Bond tade mark, the bad guy likes the good guy but he wants to get ride off him so he can be the only one and he lives in a island,(The man with the golden gun). He is rich and has rockets and a pretty secretary (Moonraker)(A view to kill).
Just my opinion. I think that the movie is very good.
Just my opinion. I think that the movie is very good.
tirian
Well-Known Member
Like many others, I loved The Incredibles...for many reasons that some people don't like it. Keep in mind that I'm reviewing this as an animated film enthusiast; I'm not even regarding whether or not the film is suitable for young children.
First, I was excited to see that Pixar built up the storyline before the family went to the island. If the film makers hadn't spent so much time showing us Mr. Incredible's boring life and the family's "trying-to-be-normal" struggles, I wouldn't have cared when the kids started exercising their developed powers. The entire time I watched the movie, I kept waiting for the cookie-cutter rebellious teen and hyper little brother jokes that plague recent Disney films; happily, the jokes never occurred. Then after the action, we see how the super family has readjusted to the normal world. This is a very wise way to complete the story. I didn't feel the film went on too long at all. (I was also not accompanied by any small kids; but who says animation is only for them, anyway?)
Second, Pixar actually killed off the villain! Don't get me wrong--I'm not a sadist--but I was happy to see good storytelling, with the bad guy actually getting his due. Nearly every newer animated film avoids killing the villain. Maybe this is done to avoid potential "too much violence" backlash; but it ruins the story.
Third, the film was void of unneccessary stupidity, which I was really concerned about in a film marketed to kids. Oddly, while killing the villain is a "no-no" in recent kiddie fare, fart/puke/obnoxious jokes are acceptable; The Incredibles avoided that... film makers apparently even resisted the temptation to do some of these low-brow jokes with the baby!
Finally, character development was top-notch! By the end of the film, I couldn't help but feel the same warmth I have toward classic Disney characters. I can't stand 99% of Disney's new ones. Pixar's storymen are definitely superior to Eisner's Animation department.
I do have a few complaints, though. As someone pointed out, character mouth movements were a little too plastic at the beginning of the film; this was resolved within the first 20 minutes. I'm assuming this inadvertantly reveals Pixar's animation development for the film, much like Aladdin is considerably more boy-like in the Cave of Wonders than he is in the rest of the movie (and I noticed that before watching the features on Aladdin disc two!). Also, while I feel the movie length was necessary for story and character development, kids in the theater were getting uncomfortable. Pixar might be leading animation right now, but they desperately need to learn timing. Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Finding Nemo all seem WAY too long; at least The Incredibles has plot in its last 15 minutes. Still, the film is too long for kids...and anyone with ADHD. Toy Story 2 and Monsters, Inc. remain the most time-efficient of Pixar films.
Last but not least, as "incredible" as the film is, CGI simply doesn't possess the same warmth, magic, and artistic feel of the original Disney films. At least Pixar seems to recognize that; and they wisely focus on modern, cutting-edge stories that possess a good deal of believable emotion yet focus on comedy. Disney Co. animation simply doesn't have the magic touch anymore; and contrary to Eisner and his posse, the answer isn't CGI. It's "story."
First, I was excited to see that Pixar built up the storyline before the family went to the island. If the film makers hadn't spent so much time showing us Mr. Incredible's boring life and the family's "trying-to-be-normal" struggles, I wouldn't have cared when the kids started exercising their developed powers. The entire time I watched the movie, I kept waiting for the cookie-cutter rebellious teen and hyper little brother jokes that plague recent Disney films; happily, the jokes never occurred. Then after the action, we see how the super family has readjusted to the normal world. This is a very wise way to complete the story. I didn't feel the film went on too long at all. (I was also not accompanied by any small kids; but who says animation is only for them, anyway?)
Second, Pixar actually killed off the villain! Don't get me wrong--I'm not a sadist--but I was happy to see good storytelling, with the bad guy actually getting his due. Nearly every newer animated film avoids killing the villain. Maybe this is done to avoid potential "too much violence" backlash; but it ruins the story.
Third, the film was void of unneccessary stupidity, which I was really concerned about in a film marketed to kids. Oddly, while killing the villain is a "no-no" in recent kiddie fare, fart/puke/obnoxious jokes are acceptable; The Incredibles avoided that... film makers apparently even resisted the temptation to do some of these low-brow jokes with the baby!
Finally, character development was top-notch! By the end of the film, I couldn't help but feel the same warmth I have toward classic Disney characters. I can't stand 99% of Disney's new ones. Pixar's storymen are definitely superior to Eisner's Animation department.
I do have a few complaints, though. As someone pointed out, character mouth movements were a little too plastic at the beginning of the film; this was resolved within the first 20 minutes. I'm assuming this inadvertantly reveals Pixar's animation development for the film, much like Aladdin is considerably more boy-like in the Cave of Wonders than he is in the rest of the movie (and I noticed that before watching the features on Aladdin disc two!). Also, while I feel the movie length was necessary for story and character development, kids in the theater were getting uncomfortable. Pixar might be leading animation right now, but they desperately need to learn timing. Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Finding Nemo all seem WAY too long; at least The Incredibles has plot in its last 15 minutes. Still, the film is too long for kids...and anyone with ADHD. Toy Story 2 and Monsters, Inc. remain the most time-efficient of Pixar films.
Last but not least, as "incredible" as the film is, CGI simply doesn't possess the same warmth, magic, and artistic feel of the original Disney films. At least Pixar seems to recognize that; and they wisely focus on modern, cutting-edge stories that possess a good deal of believable emotion yet focus on comedy. Disney Co. animation simply doesn't have the magic touch anymore; and contrary to Eisner and his posse, the answer isn't CGI. It's "story."
Computer Magic
Well-Known Member
I finally got to see the move, I know I'm late. Good movie
When I saw "Sindrome" for the first time, I thought "Hey that looks like Heat Miser.
Then the chase seen in the forest reminded me of the Return of the Jedi speeder bike chase.
And no one found Elastigirl sexy? :lookaroun
Star Wars Trailer: I cannot wait until May 19th.
When I saw "Sindrome" for the first time, I thought "Hey that looks like Heat Miser.
Then the chase seen in the forest reminded me of the Return of the Jedi speeder bike chase.
And no one found Elastigirl sexy? :lookaroun
Star Wars Trailer: I cannot wait until May 19th.
Your analysis is phenomenal, tirian! I agree on all of your points.
One other part of the movie that I really enjoyed was all of the discussion surrounding the "super suits", especially the scenes with Edna Mode. :lol:
One other part of the movie that I really enjoyed was all of the discussion surrounding the "super suits", especially the scenes with Edna Mode. :lol:
General Grizz
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I absolutely LOVED this film. Perhaps Pixar's best. So many layers of meaning, and it was extremely entertaining.
A true "Disney" movie!! Keep it up, Pixar! :sohappy:
A true "Disney" movie!! Keep it up, Pixar! :sohappy:
tirian
Well-Known Member
As usual, I agree with the General. Ever since I saw the film, every so often, I will remember a part and start analyzing it. The film makers did a great job in giving the film context and meaning, rather than a slam-bang spectacle.
Thank God Pixar didn't follow the crowd and slap one of these "morals" onto the film:
1) Believe in yourself.
2) Take care of the ---------(insert favorite social cause here)------------.
3) Get along with each other.
Kudos to Pixar for making a film that stands on its own merits; just like the best the Walt created, Pixar makes high-quality films that happen to have morals rather than low-quality, cookie-cutter, heartless films with slapped-on "meanings."
Thank God Pixar didn't follow the crowd and slap one of these "morals" onto the film:
1) Believe in yourself.
2) Take care of the ---------(insert favorite social cause here)------------.
3) Get along with each other.
Kudos to Pixar for making a film that stands on its own merits; just like the best the Walt created, Pixar makes high-quality films that happen to have morals rather than low-quality, cookie-cutter, heartless films with slapped-on "meanings."
tirian
Well-Known Member
By the way, did anyone else notice a certain cameo near the end of the film? When the Incredibles are fighting the giant robot in Metroville and making comments about doing it "old school," the camera cuts to two old men standing nearby. One says something like, "Old school. Yep, that's the best way to do it"; and he looks--and sounds--a whole lot like Roy Disney Jr! Even my younger brother, who doesn't keep up on Disney like I do, commented that the old man "looked a lot like somebody else." When I suggested Roy Jr, my brother said, "That's exactly who it looked like!"
I wonder if this was a subtle jab at Disney's current management?
I wonder if this was a subtle jab at Disney's current management?
General Grizz
New Member
It was actually a direct tribute to FRANK AND OLLIE, two of Walt's Nine Old Men. They were true founders of animation.tirian said:
"Wear your hair back" and "be flexible" are other goods points. . .
MKCustodial
Well-Known Member
Forgive me for not reading the whole thread, since I wouldn't want to run into any spoilers (it only opens down here on December 10th), but my question is: was Randy Newman involved in this one? Among others, one of the things I didn't like in Finding Nemo was no Randy Newman song. Pixar said they didn't get him on Nemo on purpose, so that people wouldn't just assume all Pixar films had to have a Newman song, and the same went for the blooper reel during the credits. So did they keep this for The Incredibles or are we treated to another Randy Newman masterpiece?
imagineer boy
Well-Known Member
MKCustodial said:
No, its done by a composer by the name of Michael Giaccino. No song at the end at all. Just jazzy, 1960s/ James Bond style music.
disneydummy125
Member
I have to agree with a few people. I was disappointed with the Incredibles. After hearing all of these great reviews, it wasn't as Incredible(no pun intended,oh well just this once)as I had expected. Although I've never had a big thing for flashy action movies, I love Pixar and I thought that this one would be funnier. I did enjoy the little tributes to Spiderman 2 and Indiana Jones, though.
My Pixar Movies ranking:
1.Finding Nemo
2.Monsters, INC
3.Toy Story
4.The Incredibles
5.Toy Story 2
6.A Bug's Life
My Pixar Movies ranking:
1.Finding Nemo
2.Monsters, INC
3.Toy Story
4.The Incredibles
5.Toy Story 2
6.A Bug's Life
NemoRocks78
Seized
The movie passed the $200 million mark yesterday. 
Oh, and on another note....Alexander, a movie that had a $155 million production budget, has only made $13 million since Wednesday. :lol:
Oh, and on another note....Alexander, a movie that had a $155 million production budget, has only made $13 million since Wednesday. :lol:
DisneyFan 2000
Well-Known Member
One word: I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E!!!
Now, the theatre was PACKED. I was surprised because the mentality in Israel is that animation is strictly for children. What was more surprising is that everyone had a wonderful time! First there was the preview for Cars. The response from people was unexpectedly positive even though it didn't reveal too much. Now, Boudin'...
Probably the cutest and funniest short animated feature I've ever seen. Everyone was laughing out loud throughout the whole feature! I was extremely impressed even though I'm not a big fan of animated shorts. A very fun bonus and only got me more excited to see the Incredibles. 5/5 for this one!
On to the main event, The Incredibles.
Here's how I'll be ranking it:
Animation - 30 points
Storyline - 30 points
Humor - 20 points
Crowd reactions - 10 points
How does it compare to other movies this year (and other Pixar movies for that matter) - 10 points
Animation - I think anyone who claims it's less than amazing is just crazy! The enivorements were extremly detailed and different from each other. I found it amazing that Pixar managed to involve so many different settings such as a volcano, a jungle and a city. They all suited the storyline and weren't just there for the sake of beauty. The character animation suited there personality. I couldn't imagine a better drawn family. Also, a huge plus for me was that even though it looked realistic it kept a certain comic feel an animation feature should have (in my opinion). Great work! 30/30
Storyline - Overall, an amazing one. I think this has surpassed any other animated movie's storyline. It has so many levels of depth. So many meanings and things to chew on. Now, towards the middle of the movie it seemed as though they were trying to stall for time and bore us so later we'll be pleasanlty suprised with all the action. I did get bored towards the part Bob was all cheerful and happy. But rest assured, that the story only needed two minutes and it was back to being it's funny self and the action finally arrived! (This is only my opinion. The rest of the audience seemed to be enjoying themselves). Although it has it's weak parts overall nicely spread out. Humor all the way, and action towards the end. 27/30
Humor - I was laughing out loud during most of the movie. When I wasn't it seemed to fit the mood. I think too much of the movie's humor would have killed the mood.
What was a real suprise for me was the fact that all of it was not stupid humor. (farts etc…) Not too many movies have quality jokes anymore. It was a pleasant suprise. 20/20
Crowd reaction - When the movie ended, no one, and I mean no one was complaining. Amazingly even though Israel isn't too fond of the animation genre they seemed to accept this movie for its great humor and storyline. The theatre was packed yet apart from laughter no one felt the need to move around or bother other people. I'm still not giving it a perfect 10 since I can't tell what everyone was thinking. 9/10
Compared to other movies - Well, I'll compare this with two movies:
Compared to Shrek - While Shrek's humor was the 'laugh-out-loud' type some of it was just too much for me. (Was the fart in the tub really necessary?). I seemed to enjoy the Incredibles more because of its storyline, so while it doesn't beat Shrek in the comedy department the storyline was much better imo.
Compared to Spiderman - Yes, to Spiderman. The Incredibles could be made into a comic book easily but I felt Spiderman was the more heroic film. While I know this isn't meant to be strictly a superhero film it still had it's weaknesses compared to other movies of the kind (although the use of super powers was incredibly original!). 8/10
Overall it gets a whopping 94/100.
My Pixar list:
1. The Incredibles
2. Finding Nemo
3. A Bug's Life
4. Toy Story 2
5. Toy Story
6. Monsters Inc.
Now, the theatre was PACKED. I was surprised because the mentality in Israel is that animation is strictly for children. What was more surprising is that everyone had a wonderful time! First there was the preview for Cars. The response from people was unexpectedly positive even though it didn't reveal too much. Now, Boudin'...
Probably the cutest and funniest short animated feature I've ever seen. Everyone was laughing out loud throughout the whole feature! I was extremely impressed even though I'm not a big fan of animated shorts. A very fun bonus and only got me more excited to see the Incredibles. 5/5 for this one!
On to the main event, The Incredibles.
Here's how I'll be ranking it:
Animation - 30 points
Storyline - 30 points
Humor - 20 points
Crowd reactions - 10 points
How does it compare to other movies this year (and other Pixar movies for that matter) - 10 points
Animation - I think anyone who claims it's less than amazing is just crazy! The enivorements were extremly detailed and different from each other. I found it amazing that Pixar managed to involve so many different settings such as a volcano, a jungle and a city. They all suited the storyline and weren't just there for the sake of beauty. The character animation suited there personality. I couldn't imagine a better drawn family. Also, a huge plus for me was that even though it looked realistic it kept a certain comic feel an animation feature should have (in my opinion). Great work! 30/30
Storyline - Overall, an amazing one. I think this has surpassed any other animated movie's storyline. It has so many levels of depth. So many meanings and things to chew on. Now, towards the middle of the movie it seemed as though they were trying to stall for time and bore us so later we'll be pleasanlty suprised with all the action. I did get bored towards the part Bob was all cheerful and happy. But rest assured, that the story only needed two minutes and it was back to being it's funny self and the action finally arrived! (This is only my opinion. The rest of the audience seemed to be enjoying themselves). Although it has it's weak parts overall nicely spread out. Humor all the way, and action towards the end. 27/30
Humor - I was laughing out loud during most of the movie. When I wasn't it seemed to fit the mood. I think too much of the movie's humor would have killed the mood.
What was a real suprise for me was the fact that all of it was not stupid humor. (farts etc…) Not too many movies have quality jokes anymore. It was a pleasant suprise. 20/20
Crowd reaction - When the movie ended, no one, and I mean no one was complaining. Amazingly even though Israel isn't too fond of the animation genre they seemed to accept this movie for its great humor and storyline. The theatre was packed yet apart from laughter no one felt the need to move around or bother other people. I'm still not giving it a perfect 10 since I can't tell what everyone was thinking. 9/10
Compared to other movies - Well, I'll compare this with two movies:
Compared to Shrek - While Shrek's humor was the 'laugh-out-loud' type some of it was just too much for me. (Was the fart in the tub really necessary?). I seemed to enjoy the Incredibles more because of its storyline, so while it doesn't beat Shrek in the comedy department the storyline was much better imo.
Compared to Spiderman - Yes, to Spiderman. The Incredibles could be made into a comic book easily but I felt Spiderman was the more heroic film. While I know this isn't meant to be strictly a superhero film it still had it's weaknesses compared to other movies of the kind (although the use of super powers was incredibly original!). 8/10
Overall it gets a whopping 94/100.
My Pixar list:
1. The Incredibles
2. Finding Nemo
3. A Bug's Life
4. Toy Story 2
5. Toy Story
6. Monsters Inc.
