The Incredibles

Audiences everywhere are waiting for the masterminds behind "Toy Story," Monsters Inc." and last years highly overrated "Finding Nemo" to make a flop, to disappoint them, to send people away wanting their money back, an inevitable situation yes, but audiences will have to wait a little longer, because Disney and Pixar's latest outing "The Incredibles" lives up to it's title, and it's following as a truly incredible film. Anxieties are to be expected, Disney doesn't exactly have the cleanest record, but whether you want to or not this film is a must see for the holiday season. The plot is apparent from previews; retired superheroes are brought back into the business of saving the world, along with the rest of the family. It sounds ridiculous but somehow amidst a stellar soundtrack, remarkable voice talent, a plot worthy of the classic James Bond films, and the most impressive animation possibly ever, viewers are caught up in the totally believable world of superheroes with faults not unlike their own. One memorable scene features the heroin\mother Elastigirl stretched between three rooms and an elevator while fighting a handful of guards, realistic? No, entertaining? The auditorium roared with laughter. However it's not all fun and spandex; the movie deals with even deeper issues than those of "Finding Nemo", whose main character's only threat was a well-deserved frying pan. People actually die in this movie, the villain is some redeemable misunderstood child, but a destruction-obsessed maniac, and even the marriage of Mr. And Mrs. Incredible is in dire situation from time to time. The true wonder of this movie is that it entertains on all levels. No matter what age, people can find something to enjoy. This film resonates with movie magic not something to be confused with typical new film hype. It has the elements to be a classic, to go down forever in the archives of animated glory, only time will tell, but from where I'm standing the future is bright for this tour de force of a fabulous motion picture!

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