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    The Incredibles

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    “The Incredibles” is aptly named. Not only does it deliver the eye-popping action you want in a blockbuster, it features nuanced characters, loads of comedy, a great villain and complex subthemes. It’s a picture anyone will enjoy.

    Fifteen years after their government-mandated retirement, Bob Parr – formerly known as Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson)– his wife Helen – formerly Elastigirl (Holly Hunter)– and their three children, disappearing, forcefield generating Violet (Sarah Vowell), speedster Dash (Spencer Fox), and non-powered infant Jack-Jack live a quiet suburban life. Bored with his job as an accountant, Bob receives an invitation to relive his glory days by tracking down and containing a runaway battle robot on a remote island for an exorbitant paycheck.

    It’s a superhero story, a terrific one. When given the chance to flex his herculean muscles, Mr. Incredible is a force to be reckoned with. His battle with the Omnidroid will have you on the edge of your seat, particularly when he realizes years of sitting in his cubicle have made him squishy. We’ve Marvel's Mr. Fantastic numerous times on the big screen and none measure up to the moves displayed by Elastigirl when she inevitably realizes her husband is in trouble. Once we learn who is behind the Bond Girl-like, mysterious Mirage (Elizabeth Peña), he's equally compelling. This film's villain's got the kind of memorable lines that punch through your armor and straight to your heart.

    There are many subthemes found through “The Incredibles” that will resonate with adults. This mission Mr. Incredible is on? It’s basically the result of a mid-life crisis and his frequent outings late at night, the rejuvenation he experiences after putting the costume on again, the brand new car he buys… it makes Helen wonder if he isn’t having an affair. It’s never mentioned on-screen (of course not, it's PG Rated) but it’s hard not to see themes of impotence, dissatisfaction with mediocrity, a desire to stand out among the crowd – or alternatively blend in, and child neglect in what is also a very funny film that use the medium of animation creatively. You’ll never think of this film as a cartoon; it’s much too rich to simply be moving drawings.

    This is the kind of story that’s hermetic. It’s so tight you wonder how many times writer/director Brad Bird wrote and re-wrote scenes until it was able to effortlessly cram everything you see in its 115-minute running time. The voice work is perfect, the action satisfying, the characters rich, the comedy inserted at just the right moments, and it all looks great. It’s been 14 years and we’re still talking about this film so it’s obvious, but even when it was first released it was clear that “The Incredibles” was destined to endure. (On Blu-ray, June 16, 2018)

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    adamwatchesmovies@  19.6.2018 age: 26-35 2,867 reviews

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