The Incredibles
The Incredibles

The Incredibles

2004Movie115 minEnglish

Bob Parr has given up his superhero days to log in time as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his formerly heroic wife in suburbia. But when he receives a mysterious assignment, it's time to get back into costume.

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IMDb8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic90/100
Google Users94%
Director: Brad BirdGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

In a world where superheroes are forced into hiding and live mundane suburban lives, the Parr family gets a chance to fight crime again when Mr. Incredible receives a mysterious communication. Bob Parr, a.k.a. Mr. Incredible, and his wife Helen, a.k.a. Elastigirl, along with their superpowered children, must rediscover their abilities and unite to save the world from a new threat. The film explores themes of family, identity, and embracing one's unique talents.

Critical Reception

The Incredibles was a massive critical and commercial success, widely praised for its stunning animation, sophisticated storytelling, and adult-oriented themes within a family film. Critics lauded Brad Bird's direction, the voice acting, and the clever deconstruction of superhero tropes. It resonated with audiences of all ages, becoming a beloved Pixar classic.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually spectacular and emotionally resonant animated film that cleverly reimagines the superhero genre.
  • Praised for its witty dialogue, engaging characters, and thrilling action sequences.
  • Lauded for its sophisticated themes that appeal to both children and adults.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved "The Incredibles," frequently highlighting its humor, action-packed sequences, and relatable family dynamics. Many appreciated the film's intelligence and its ability to entertain a broad audience, with particular praise for its unique take on superhero narratives and strong character development.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, and nominated for Best Original Screenplay. Also won Annie Awards for Best Animated Feature, Best Directing in an Animated Feature Production, and Best Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production.

Fun Fact

The design of the villain Syndrome's remote control device was inspired by a popular 1980s toy called a "Speak & Spell."

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

It's got a sort of "Batman" meets the "Man from U.N.C.L.E." feel about it as the "Parr" family try to get on with their lives after their brave and courageous superhero existence was kiboshed by some daft lawsuits and government cold feet. ...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

I sort of watched them out of order. I wasn't really privy to the existence of The Incredibles until my fiance wanted to rent the sequel...and then I went back and watched the first one. I have to say that I liked 2 more, but only becaus...
r96sk

r96sk

I don't like this as much as most do, but <em>'The Incredibles'</em> is definitely a fun watch. I enjoy how the film starts out, as it introduces the characters and tells some backstories. However, once the film becomes more serious it k...