The Incredibles TwoDisc Collectors Edition

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Sabra Dambrose says...

This 2 DVD release of The Incredibles is truly something to rave about. The movie plot is well thought out and voiced by the actors; the cinematography, choreography and animation are superlative; and Pixar makes a movie about characters you can actually care about! The picture quality is flawless. The movie even won Best Animated Feature Film of the year at the Oscars just two weeks ago! What a coup! GRIN



The story (as some people may know) is about a family called The Incredibles. At first Mr. Incredible is doing what any normal superhero would do, you know-save the city from destruction and balance this with family life. Then because of politics and lawsuits against superheroes as a group the family is forced into a "relocation" program because it is no longer so wonderful to be a superhero anymore! (They even are given new names to protect them against the proliferation of lawsuits against the do-gooder superhero group! Now are they the Parr family.) Mr. Incredible (now going by the name Mr. Parr) is bored and miserable (to say the least); he gets an offer to do some extra work and he takes it. (I'm keeping this part brief to avoid plot spoilers.) Ultimately, things turn rotten and then Mr. Incredible HIMSELF has to be rescued instead of the other way around! Moreover, look for some well written great scenes regarding the family's personal issues: how the people in The Incredibles family deal with being different; how Bob and his wife deal with the fact that she is comfortable as a mother while he still craves the superhero "lifestyle;" how the issue of mortality is played out; and what the children go through as they try to conceal their differences from most others in the world. Yes, the film is essentially an action movie with some violence but don't let that fool you. There are quite a few poignant moments here. The PG rating is because of a few of the action scenes; so remember that this movie is not the best choice for toddlers or children who might get upset by it. Some people also say it's a few minutes too long-again, DON'T let them or even Amazon reviewers tell you that; this movie is terrific and I was really sorry when it ended! The last hour especially is action packed and very well done!



The movie won a second Oscar for sound editing at this year's Academy Awards ceremony; and it was nominated for an Oscar for its achievement in sound mixing but that's just the tip of the iceberg. The two DVD set is presented here with an almost endless assortment of "incredible" (!) extras! There are two full length commentaries on disc one. One commentary is by Director/Writer Brad Bird and Producer Jon Walker and some of the animators do an audio commentary on the second track. The first track is indeed more personal since the two men had such a close personal relationship; but the second track is a real must for the serious animation enthusiast who's got to know about the process of animated film production. There are so many deleted scenes! I can't remember when I saw a two DVD set with so many deleted scenes-decide for yourself which ones might have worked well in the movie! There is the exclusive short "Jack-Jack Attack" about Jack finding out he has special powers while Kari the babysitter is there with him. There's the extra "Incredi-Blunders" and TWO features (not just one) about the making of this movie. There'll be very little left unanswered for anyone after they watch both of these! The interviews with Director Brad Bird are captivating and really informative! GRIN



Something else that is interesting is the extra "Vowellet," an essay by Sarah Powell, who voices Violet Parr: a great insight regarding Powell's perception of voicing an animated superhero. Then there's "Boundin'," a short Oscar nominated feature about a sheep with a bad haircut!My personal favorite of the shorts would have to be "Mr. Incredible and Pals," a short made to resemble something found after being lost in a vault somewhere since the 1960s. The characters in this animated short move their mouths the way animators drew the mouths at that time. This extra includes Frozone and a mute rabbit named Mr. Skipperdoo.



Obviously, this is a grand slam home run for Pixar-and WE reap the rewards watching it over and over again! I highly recommend this two DVD set. When choosing it, remember that this is sold in EITHER full screen or wide screen; both versions are not being sold within the same package. Regardless of which view you choose you can't go wrong since Pixar has produced the full screen version so that all the action is viewable on your screen. Go ahead; try to find a better developed and reproduced two DVD animated movie-you'd be mighty lucky to achieve this; I don't think there's anything else around as well done as this!

Posted on April 13, 2011

Jinny Madhavan says...

I always watch animated movies with a heavy thumb poised over the Fast Forward or Eject button. The INCREDIBLES is perhaps the first animated feature that I loved as much as any of my live action favorites like SPIDERMAN, X-MEN or even LORD OF THE RINGS.



The script is flawless and the characters have more depth and longevity than a Woody Allen film.The pacing is brisk and my wife and I have put in the BONUS FEATURES showing the JACK JACK ATTACK short more often than we watch the movie.It has to be one of the funniest shorts in animation history.



This is one of my favorite movies of all time.

Posted on April 13, 2011

Katharyn Kleidon says...

I had this DVD for the longest and never watched it because my 5 year old always wanted to watch Ice Age instead.This past weekend he finally said he wanted to see it.



I must say I am really surprised by this movie, I already expected the kid to like it but I really liked it as well.The graphics and animation in this movie were very well done; some scenes looked like the real thing particularly the water and overhead view of the forest.Every detail was taken care of and it is obvious that a lot of work was put into this movie.Heck even the broccoli on Dash's plate looked good enough to eat.



The movie also sounded very good coming out of my out of date but pretty good home theatre system.The sound effects were crisp and the speech was easily understood and was not drowned out at all by the sound effects.



The actual plot was very good as well and the movie was very well written.At some parts of the movie I even forget it was actually an animated kids movie.It is certainly a movie both kids and adults should love.Its about 2 hours long, but it is able to keep youngins entertained long enough before they get up and start running around.



Highly Recommended.

Posted on April 15, 2011

Etta Hagood says...

I won't spend too much time repeating the praise others here have given the film; it has a great story, great characters, and great animation. I don't have any kids, but I bought it. It's the only Disney movie I own.



Even if you've seen it before, the special features alone will make it worth buying this DVD set. The best feature is the short film "Jack Jack Attack", which shows what happened to Kari (the baby sitter). There's also an interactive listing of every superhero mentioned in the movie, a "Clutch Cargo"-style cartoon featuring Mr. Incredible and Frozone (watch it with the commentary!), and a lot of behind-the-scenes documentaries. Very funny and interesting stuff.

Posted on April 16, 2011

Devorah Golbin says...

This was an impressive film.I have not had the best of luck with PIXAR films lately.I didn't really see the creativity in Monsters, Inc and Finding Nemo literally gave me the sweats when I watched it, so there was some hesitancy to see what PIXAR could do to topple their past mega-hits.Well, what they crafted was something so out of left field that even I, the movie kinda guy, never saw it coming.They made a very witty, intelligently clever, powerfully smart adult cartoon.While there were elements throughout the film that I felt children would enjoy, I did feel as if 92% of this film was invested with the intelligent adult in mind.There is great respect paid to the superheroes of my father's generation as well as a specific intent to downplay the "cute" element and keep us glued to our seats with action, suspense, and some of the most ingenious animation to be seen this side of the Mississippi.



From beginning to end, this film reeked perfection in a way that other films only aspire to smell like.It not only gave us this huge pre-story about what was happening in the world of superheroes (a concept that seemed taboo in the past), but it also gave us this enormous family dynamic that allowed each character to be built from the floor up.Each of our characters has their own dilemma, their own style, and their own hurdles that they need to cross, and Brad Bird gives them each their moment to shine.While he does focus heavily on our "head of family" Mr. Incredible, he gives so much attention to detailing the rest of the characters and scenes that you never feel this uneven balance.This is a story about family, about realizing that you are "super", and that powers are not needed to realize this.These are huge issues to cover in a animated film, but Bird succeeds in these three ways:



First, he gives the film the time that it deserves.This is not some mere 89 minute film that never develops anything, never takes a chance, nor allows our characters to shine, but instead a very hefty 121 minutes of sheer pleasure.This is also why I think Bird had adults in mind while creating this visual feast, I know of very few children's films that are that extensive, normally you loose the child too quickly, but perhaps Bird wasn't aiming towards that audience.At least, that is what I witnessed.



Second, Bird gives us this huge world that is not surrounded by animated boundaries.We do not stay in just one city, we do not loiter around the superhero's house all day, and we do not get pulled into normal animated clich

Posted on April 16, 2011

Lucienne Cavaleri says...

The genre of family-oriented computer animated feature film, invented and pioneered by Pixar Animation Studios, has seen a great decline in the past couple of years. Now, every other movie studio churns out another one in hopes of being the next Toy Story or Finding Nemo. In this reviewer's opinion, the formula has gotten incredibly stale. It's the same thing over and over again - Lots of humor and silliness for the kids, with some clever pop-culture references for adults, lots of talking inanimate objects voiced by recognizable and popular celebrities, a song by a bankable pop star. Wrap it all up in a bright, shiny package and advertise it on Nickelodeon and network TV and you've got a recipe for success. This formula has now been repeated ad nauseam by the movie studios yet parents, in lieu of more intelligent and creative children's entertainment, snatch it up. Just look at the crop of upcoming CG family movies slated for 2005. There are at least four, maybe five.



However, if there is anything that you can depend on in the dreary world of computer animated movies, it is the name Pixar. Those five letters are quite simply synonymous with quality. They started the genre and still no one does it better. From Toy Story to Monsters, Inc. to Finding Nemo, Pixar has consistently produced astonishingly high quality films in both entertainment and artistic value. Pixar's latest, The Incredibles was written and directed by Brad Bird who gave us the wonderful 1999 film The Iron Giant. It is yet another staggering success for Pixar Animation Studios.



The Incredibles is not just another fine computer animated movie, it completely reinvents and transcends its tired genre. The film boasts extremely sharp writing and plotting (rewarded with a Best Original Screenplay Academy Award nomination), excellent voice acting, extraordinary conceptual design and, most importantly, the audacity to break from the mold and do something different. This is first hinted at by the film's rating; The Incredibles is Pixar's first PG-rated movie. It is not just an assortment of jokes and pop-culture references, it is a fully-realized story focusing on human (sort of) characters and the struggle of living in a society that you don't fit in with. There are no talking fish, no talking bugs, no talking toys. It's a real movie with real heart told with extraordinary skill and style. It was well-deserving of its Best Animated Feature Academy Award, however the fact that its only competition was Shrek 2 and Shark Tale diminishes that achievement. Yes, it's also an incredibly fun story about superheroes with lots of stunts, action, giant robots, superpowers and an evil villain. I found it to be one of the most satisfying, and best, movies of 2004.



Don't be deterred by the fact that it's computer animated and that it's from the makers of Finding Nemo. You don't have to be a child or a parent (I myself am neither) to love this film. It's a great movie that anyone can love and appreciate.

Posted on April 18, 2011

Ezra Cawley says...

I have been and shall remain a lifelong fan not only of movies, but of comic books, heroes, etcetera.The delightful and refreshing The Incredibles blends both together for me - heroes and movies.



I'll be honest - in the past (with the exception of the first 2 Toy Story movies), when a trailer for a Pixar film was released, I was less than enthused.I have, however, seen every Pixar film and loved them all.The trailers never looked appealing to me until the Incredibles.Shrek, Shark Tale, Ice Age - they've got zip on Pixar!



Getting back to my review of this film, all I can say is The Incredibles is a winner on all levels.Animation is top notch (increasingly better with each film), voice acting (and the casting selection) is superb, cinematography (even though it's digital) is exceptional, and the score (especially with The Incredibles) is a perfect fit.



The premise is a fitting portrait of today's world.All the super heroes go into hiding and melt away into 'normal life' because of lawsuits pop up from individuals who didn't want to be saved, therefore causing a public superhero backlash.Naturally, it doesn't take long for heroes to re-emerge and once again save the day from terrible peril while being hoisted back into the public spotlight...that's enough premise/plot...just sit back and delight in the masterfully crafted film by Brad Bird (The Iron Giant) known as The Incredibles.



Whether you're an adult, child, or man-child, this movie will take you in and make you forget you're watching a movie.The visuals and story is captivating and well written.After just having suffered through about 1/3 of the 77th Annual Oscars (many thanks to the creators of TiVo), the highlight of the night for me was The Incredibles winning Best Animated Feature of 2004 (and Clint Eastwood winning Best Director and Best Picture for Million Dollar Baby).I was so worried that the vacuous Hollywood types were going to give the BAF Oscar to the vapid Shrek 2.Thank God the voting members have some sense!



If you like quality films, purchase this DVD now and don't look back.Enjoy!

Posted on April 18, 2011

Carey Sakurai says...

What a fascinating break from Pixar's usual jig of toys and furry creatures and the pat themes of parenting. This is all grown-up stuff but told with wit tighter than the spandex on our lovable Parrs family.



The setups are clearly a throwback to older cartoons I've seen reruns of: Marvel Comics, Johnny Quest, Thunderbirds, even a welcome dose of James Bond.



But it goes far beyond in musing over the private and often troubled lives of heroes once they shed their skin-tight robes and resume their secret identities. They talk like us, bleed like us, love like us, and you could almost imagine these heroes as next-door neighbors going off to their daily chores, which often involved saving the world from Armageddon.



The film's production values are topnotch. The CGI is slick yet life-like, and the imagination behind some of the superheroic ruses is uncanny.



The humor is sharp even when it flirts with comic book conventions without insulting them. For instance, a hilarious joke comes from a fashion designer who costumes superheroes but rants against capes as accessories. There's a funny montage of superhero mishaps that illustrate her point.



The background score recreates the sound of 1960s spy music so rousingly one could mistake it for a lost John Barry Bond soundtrack.



Barring a minor slow patch three-quarters into the movie when we slack off to discover the normal lives of our heroes, this is a gut-busting, heartwarming tale, as perfect a family film as any in the last decade. Must-own DVD.

Posted on April 18, 2011

Jenni Hamel says...

I was completely unprepared to like this computer-animated film.A smart, witty script, excellent animation by Pixar, and the talented voices of Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, and filmmaker Brad Bird have combined to create a winner that both kids and adults will appreciate, albeit on different levels.Mr. Incredible (Nelson) loves saving the world, even though he likens it to cleaning a room only to turn around and find it messy again.His soon-to-be wife Elastigirl (Hunter) is just as tough in her pursuit of justice, and often comes to her beloved's rescue.The city is full of super heroes who do the work of police and who receive thunderous applause after their life-saving exploits.Unfortunately for the super heroes, their glory days fade in a hail of lawsuits (people don't want to be saved and others use their injuries while in peril against the super heroes), and so all those with superpowers must enter normal life in a kind of witness-protection program.The Incredibles, now with three children, face a mundane life as Bob/Mr. Incredible supports the family with an insurance adjuster job, and Helen/Elastigirl struggles to stop sibling squabbles.Helen and Bob have become archetypal suburban parents, arguing about the kids and chores.Bob and his friend Frozone (Jackson) long for the good old days when they felt like real men.When Bob blows his cover, he is recruited by the mysterious Mirage (Elizabeth Pena) for some top secret superhero work.Of course, Helen knows nothing about it--she's too busy dealing with baby Jack Jack, risk-taking Dash, and reclusive teenager Violet.Predictably, Bob gets into trouble, and Helen has no choice but to don her old costume.Fashion designer Edna (Bird) gives the Incredibles both the push and the pizzazz they need to reclaim their rightful spots as superheroes.



The strength of this movie is the action-packed plot coupled with witty satire about contemporary American life.Like all aging suburbanites, the Incredibles have developed beer guts (Bob) and wide hips (Helen).They argue about issues that couples argue about everywhere, from financial concerns to not taking asked-for advice to ignoring the needs of the other.The young Helen is a feminist who refuses to leave saving the world "to the men," but she becomes a stay-at-home mom who shuttles the kids to and from school, cooks family dinners, and finds herself responsible for almost all of the kids' upbringing.The young Bob revels in his prowess, but in middle age he is beaten down by bureaucracy and a junky car.Small details, such as the "graduation" between fourth and fifth grade and the way lawsuits twist the truth, make these otherwise extraordinary people ordinary.



This sharp-witted adventure movie will delight both kids and adults.The hilarious extra "Jack Jack Attack" should not be missed, especially since it fills in some details referred to in the movie itself.Buy or rent this movie - and prepare yourself for some real entertainment.

Posted on April 20, 2011

Earlene Ziller says...

Everyone should already know that this is one of the best animated movies out there.I love Happy Feet also, but i think it comes in second to the Incredibles because the Incredibles isnt as long as Happy Feet so children of all ages will love it without getting sleepy near to the end.Adults will absolutely love this movie too because the jokes are made to entertain people of all ages.



Wonderful Film!

Posted on April 20, 2011