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The Incredibles
2004 115 min United States of America PG 6+
★8.4
Action, Adventure, Animation, Family
Director: Brad Bird
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Description
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.
Budget:
$92M
US Gross:
$261.44M
Worldwide:
$631.44M
Starring
Craig T. Nelson
Actor
Samuel L. Jackson
Actor
Holly Hunter
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2005
— Best Animated Feature
Academy Awards 2005
— Best Sound Editing
Saturn Awards 2005
— Best Animated Feature
Academy Awards 2005
— Best Original Screenplay
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2005
— Best On-Screen Team
Academy Awards 2005
— Best Sound
Saturn Awards 2005
— Best Animated Feature
Saturn Awards 2005
— Best Original Score
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2005
— Best Video Game Based on a Film
Golden Globe 2005
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Saturn Awards 2005
— Best Screenplay
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2005
— Best Picture
Key opinion
The Incredibles is widely celebrated as a milestone in animation that successfully bridges the gap between family-friendly entertainment and sophisticated adult themes. Its synthesis of superhero action, suburban satire, and poignant character development makes it a standout entry in the Pixar catalog.
| Theme | The film features distinct, charismatic characters whose emotional growth and family dynamics drive the narrative more effectively than the superhero plot itself. | |
| Production | The animation exhibits exceptional technical mastery, particularly in its expressive character facial movements and detailed, diverse environments. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay cleverly subverts genre tropes by blending high-stakes action with relatable, grounded domestic challenges. | |
| Score | The score and voice acting are consistently highlighted as high-quality elements that elevate the overall cinematic experience. | |
| Accessibility | The film's appeal is universal, successfully balancing irony and social commentary for adults with dynamic, fun adventure sequences for children. | |
| Runtime | While many praise the energetic pacing, some viewers find the film’s significant runtime excessive, leading to fatigue during the middle acts. |