The Incredibles

The Incredibles is a typical animated hit focused on the widest audience possible, primarily intended for American viewers who are well acquainted with comic book culture. Those who grew up on Spiderman, Batman, and other superheroes will enjoy the film, but other viewers won't be left out either. Overall impression: 75%. (01/11/2009)

I don’t know why I was wary of The Incredibles before watching it, and I successfully avoided it for a long time. But then I could no longer resist, reached for the VHS and had a royally good time!!! I'm glad to see that even from a premise revolving around real life (even if only very distantly), you can conjure up such a funny and incredibly entertaining action-packed spectacle. And I had that impression not only after the first screening, but also after the second and then after the third! And that alone, of course by my standards, is an example of bulletproof quality. 100% (24/09/2011)

Oh yeah, it's a stylish ride, surprisingly oriented imho more toward an adult audience, although there are a few infantile jokes. The characters are likable, the animation is clever, I laughed a few times ("I declare war against peace and happiness", "...and he’s got me on a platter, and he starts monologuing about how feeble I am compared to him, how inevitable my defeat is, the world will soon be his...") and the action is cool. A strong and unwavering four stars... (24/11/2009)

A beautiful homage to super-hero comics and Bond films and a visual juggernaut all in one. The animated characters are really acting, you can see the whole range of human emotions in their faces. (God, where is this technology going? I can see a movie trailer in a couple of years for maybe a comedy starring Ben Stiller, Mr. Incredible and a rendered Marilyn Monroe) The animation is excellent, the water actually looks like water, Vi and Elasti-girl's hair occasionally flutters so adorably in the wind, and... and anyway, I don't want to get into any glorified odes here. In terms of screenwriting, The Incredibles may not be as emotionally gripping as Finding Nemo, but it's a great show. I'm very happy for Brad Bird's success and the satisfaction of flopping with The Iron Giant. A little poll before closing: Who was your favorite superhero? For me, it was the incredibly cool Frozone voiced by Samuel L. Jackson, I’m glad I didn’t see him dubbed... (13/01/2005)

It is good that Pixar tackled an unusual theme for an animation in their most anticipated project, but the partial parody and tribute to superheroes are somewhat unfinished. The aspects of the table scene or the jet action mentioned several times are fine, but you can already anticipate them from the trailer. Unfortunately, in my eyes, Pixar did not achieve it, and I did not find either the family atmosphere or a reason to admire. Slow, predictable, and despite the relatively relaxed characters and plot, too easily forgettable. (24/02/2006)