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Directed by Brad Bird, The Incredibles revolves around former high-profile superhero Bob Parr (aka Mr. Incredible), who has not-so-successfully settled into suburban life along with his wife and kids ... read more read more...under the watchful eye of the Superhero Protection Program. A far cry from the "glory days" during which "supers" were a welcome addition to society, the Parrs' living situation was brought on after a series of superhero-related lawsuits forced them into hiding. When not trying to fight small-time crime undercover with fellow former superhero Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson), Parr (voice by Craig T. Nelson) is muddling through the corporate world as a paunchy, emotionally unsatisfied insurance claims adjuster. His family is like any other with some notable exceptions -- his daughter has the uncanny ability to become invisible and create impenetrable force fields at will; his son, Dash, can run at incredible speeds; his wife, Helen (Holly Hunter), is known in super circles as Elastigirl, one of the most respected (and pliable) superwomen of her time. Just when it looks as if things can't get any worse for Bob, he gets a summons to show up at a remote island to receive instructions for a highly classified assignment, which he promptly accepts. Thrust back into the world of fighting crime, the Incredible family is back in familiar territory -- saving the world from Syndrome, a jilted former fan of Mr. Incredible. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

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DVD Release Date: March 15, 2005

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  • August 4, 2012
    The Incredibles is Pixar Animation Studio's sixth film. In my opinion, it's their best one yet.

    The story starts out with Mr. Incredible. He's the world's best superhero, and he's at the top of his game. After another day of saving lives, he gets married. (As Robert Parr, his... read more secret identity)

    Everything seems perfect for him and his bride, fellow superhero elasticgirl, until he gets sued. Right before the marriage, he saved a man who was committing suicide. He sues for 'pain and suffering' from his fractured neck. Soon, more people start to sue other superheroes. The lawsuits were costing the government millions. That's when superheroes were told to hang up their capes.

    Fifteen years later, Robert Parr is trying to live a normal life. And failing. He hates it. He wants to feel the thrill of being a superhero again. After some more events, he gets fired. All seems lost. Then suddenly, he gets an offer to become a superhero again. To defeat a robot created by an organization, that overcame them. To get paid triple his old salary. He accepts. After defeating the robot, he spends months reconnecting with his family and enjoying life.

    Then the plot changes. The head of the company is exposed. He wants revenge on Mr. Incredible for not letting him be his sidekick when he was younger. He thought the robot would destroy him. So, he plans on becoming the best superhero by creating false adversaries and getting false glory. Twisted isn't it?

    But there is more going on. His wife starts to suspect Robert is cheating. She goes to the island were Robert is being held captive (She uses a tracking device; she doesn't know that he is resuming secret hero work) and brings the children. Here's where the story picks up; Robert and his family start to thwart the evil, and after a series of blockbuster events lead to an ending of 'incredible' proportions.

    Consensus: The incredibles is a brilliant movie. It's a real breath of fresh air to have something as thoroughly exciting and as multiply satisfying as this. 99/100
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    July 28, 2012
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    Pixar's most violent film ever (not that it's very very violent) The Incredibles fires out on all cylinders and heightens up peril in the world of Disney. Though quick-paced and slightly difficult to keep up with, the movie strikes hard and retaliates even harder. 4.5/5
  • June 15, 2012
    Pixar's take on the superhero genre yields incredible results (no pun intended). Dialogue is witty, the action is extremely fun, and the characters are great.
  • February 26, 2012
    The Incredibles, directed by Brad Bird, is one of the finest action movies of not just the Pixar animated era but any era really. It has a really fantastic story, great visual work, wonderful voice acting and a tightly-edited framework that's both fun and engaging, as well as act... read moreion-packed. Unfortunately, like every film that she's in, the presence of Holly Hunter brings the film down a half star for me. I really dislike Holly Hunter. I find her so ridiculously annoying. The way she speaks, acts and even the way the animators made her character's expressions and lip movements reflective of her annoy me. It's a shame really because I really do enjoy this movie, but I just wish they had gone with another actress to play her part. The character could have been more memorable and much more fun to me if they had. Other than that, this is fanastic movie.
  • February 13, 2012
    Fun and sexy.
  • January 9, 2012
    My eight year old nephew's choice and what a great choice, I thought it was brilliant.

    Great animation, great storyline, great characterisation and very funny on an adult and child level.

    VERDICT: Difintiely worth a watch even if you have no children to watch it with.
  • September 20, 2011
    The main characters are a perfect reflection on the modern family and the action and violence excites flawlessly.
  • September 5, 2011
    THE INCREDIBLES is a fun, cool, action-packed, totally awesome superhero movie...if you're a little kid who is unfortunate enough to not even have seen any of the SUPERMAN movies. Don't get me wrong, Pixar has had some fantastic ideas, most of which were brilliantly and creative... read morely tackled. Sadly, this is not one of them. It was a mediocre idea, and it missed its target by a LOT.
  • August 20, 2011
    'The Incredibles'. Darker than your average Pixar movie, this superhero spoof has to be up there with the best superhero films of all time.

    It works as a family / marital dramedy, it works as a spoof, but my god the ingenuity in some of the action sequences is what stands out th... read moree most! The characters powers are blended together really cleverly time and time again, and when you think about how linear action sequences can be when there's an ensemble team, 'The Incredibles' and Brad Bird look all the more special.
  • August 5, 2011
    A animated acheivment, whoever didn't enjoy this masterpiece is ridiculous. Robert Parr (Craig T. Nelson) is the father of three kids and is married to Helen Parr (Holly Hunter). He was a famous superhero back in the day named Mr. Incredible but now the government has forced th... read moree supers to stop protecting them for law reasons, and Robert never got over it, he misses his glory days. After being fired, he is offered a job at a anonymous company to help people again, and he accepts. But what he doesn't know is the owner of the company is a old aquaintance who will send him and his family of superheroes on a wild adventure. This is the best animatedsupero fil ever, I kbow thats not saying much but its still incredible. The plot is great for all ages, and awesome action. The music is catchy and cool. A great film for everyone, what a masterpiece.

Critic Reviews


J. R. Jones
June 20, 2007
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

The sleek computer animation is spellbinding as usual. Full Review

February 9, 2006
Time Out

Bombastic finale aside, it's a cut (and an age-range) above the simplicities of Finding Nemo. Full Review

Andrew Sarris
December 16, 2004
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

The often wry and pointed dialogue reminded me of the glory days of radio. Full Review

Anthony Lane
November 9, 2004
Anthony Lane, New Yorker

The folks at the movie's heart are exaggerated way beyond our capacities but not quite beyond our imaginings. The title is unjust; these are the very slightly credibles.

James Berardinelli
November 6, 2004
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

Exemplary mixture of top-notch storytelling, visual razzle-dazzle, accessible humor, and involving action. Full Review

Stephanie Zacharek
November 6, 2004
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

The Incredibles has that rare quality of feeling modern and classic at the same time. Full Review

Jennifer Frey
November 5, 2004
Jennifer Frey, Washington Post

As always, Pixar excels with its animation, but what makes this family film even more appealing is the smartness of the script, which is clearly written, end to end, to appeal to adults as well as chi... Full Review

Todd McCarthy
November 5, 2004
Todd McCarthy, Variety

Deliriously smart escapist fare. Full Review

Peter Howell
November 5, 2004
Peter Howell, Toronto Star

Families will flock to and enjoy this movie, but it's likely only adults will really get it. Full Review

Carla Meyer
November 5, 2004
Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle

The Incredibles, the latest animated wonder from Emeryville's Pixar Animation Studios, will intrigue adults as well as 7-year-olds. In fact, the adults might be more intrigued. Full Review

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Facts


    • Syndrome: Oh, ho ho! You sly dog! You got me monologuing!
    • Violet Parr: We act normal, mom! I want to 'be' normal! The only normal one is Jack-Jack, and he's not even toilet trained!
    • Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible: [whispering] Listen closely. I'd like to help you but I can't. I'd like to tell you to take a copy of your policy to Norma Wilcox on... Norma Wilcox, W-I-L-C-O-X... on the third floor, but I can't.
    • Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible: Did you get away with it?
    • Helen Parr / Elastigirl: Don't incourage him!
    • Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible: I'm not incoraging him, I'm just wondering if he got away with it.
    • Dash Parr: No force feilds!
    • Violet Parr: You started it!
    • Gilbert Huph: I'm not happy Bob, not happy.

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