Incredibles 2

The wait has paid off this time. The first one remains untouchable, but most animated series would kill for a sequel of this quality. Perhaps the adults will enjoy Incredibles II more than the kids, because the childish jokes are few and far between and what comes to the fore is a story that manages to entertainingly combine the work and private lives of a family of five and, next to imaginative action scenes, inadvertently serves the superhero version of female social emancipation. Perhaps I expected it to be funnier and visually bolder, but I’m very happy with the final result and I will say right away that if Brad Bird is left at the helm, I will wholeheartedly welcome another sequel. At least Jack-Jack and Frozone, with Samuel’s traditionally delicate voice acting, still have plenty to offer. (29/10/2018)

The first one is better. I guess I didn't expect the second one to surpass it, but it's still one of the most entertaining Pixar movies of the last few years and definitely the best sequel. Brad Bird serves up some truly monumental action sequences, and there's no shortage of them. They can be breathtaking and spectacular when the fate of an entire town is at stake, and playfully entertaining and funny when Jack-Jack gets in on the action. Moreover, the script gives plenty of room for both Elastika's heroic antics and Mr. Incredible and his struggle with fatherly duties, and together, it's a great complement. Again, this is an excellent family action flick that doesn't try to go to great lengths to appeal to kid audiences. So it's a bit of a bummer that the plot itself is unnecessarily predictable and unsurprising, but not so much that it spoils the experience. Pixar has done a good job. (02/08/2018)

Better than the first film in place, but also not quite as good in places, so it’s a draw. Despite the predictable story, it has so many fantastic twists that it doesn’t matter. Parents will find it easy to identify with the dark bad guy, because it touches a nerve when he tries to explain (chillingly) that TV just isn’t everything. Fourteen (!) years later, Brad Bird picks up where the excellent first film left off, reflecting the current role of women in society, putting the man on maternity leave. He sets up a mirror wherever he can. Jack-Jack, who pulls out all the stops, steals the entire movie. Giacchino’s music is maybe even sweeter than last time. (08/08/2018)

After fourteen long years, we've finally get the sequel to one of Pixar's best classics: the Incredibles are back and still going strong! The sequel offers a good dose of brisk action, solid animation and many funny moments, especially provided by little Jack-Jack and good old Edna. As for the crime-plot, it was somewhat predictable, which might have been a problem in another genre, but this is a film primarily made for the average viewer. Though it is a fact that one expects a bit more from contemporary animated films after watching Coco, but this is not a criticism as much as a reminder. Above all, though, it is a pleasant two hours spent in the cinema with the “red” family, who mostly manages to deal playfully with both the villains and the tribulations of family life. (16/09/2018)

I'll be in the minority here, but for me it's still better than the first installment. The Incredibles sequel actually goes much more in depth on the family issues, and most importantly isn't afraid to plant an even more complicated evil into the plot than the previous installment. While the central plot is predictable, the character of the main villain aptly reflects the risks and confusions of today's times, where the greatest danger by far is the virtual environment and the unlimited ways to misuse information technology for your own interests. The film is once again pushed high above average among animated films by the very respectable action scenes and of course the Incredibles family in all their glory, where the brutally cute Jack-Jack still steals almost all the attention for himself. (05/03/2019)