'The Incredibles' (2004)
Director: Brad Bird
Voice cast: Holly Hunter, Jason Lee, Samuel L Jackson, Craig Nelson
SYNOPSIS: "Superhero Mr Incredible receives a mysterious invitation to a remote island after spending the last 15 years living a humdrum suburban existence working for an insurance company. He and his family are forced into action to save the world." (bbc.co.uk)
Quite possibly, and perhaps quite surprisingly, my favourite superhero film may well be Brad Bird's animated frenzy 'The Incredibles'. For me, it's up there with the likes of 'Unbreakable', 'Spider-Man 2' and 'X2'. Mostly because of its thrilling action, but also Pixar's enviable nous for creating film's with a strong emotional (in this case, familial) core.
Indeed, the film's central themes have provoked debate - see, for example, a recent episode of the fantastic Slashfilmcast, discussing whether a message of 'The Incredibles' is "only special people should be allowed to be special" or actually, that you should "embrace your true self". Thought provoking stuff. Either way, this is a brilliant action film and one of Pixar's finest, which is high praise. Oh and of course, not just for the kids.
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