The Incredibles (2004)

Director:

Brad Bird

Writer:

Brad Bird (written by)

Release Date:

5 November 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

Do hero, ek awaaz!! (Hindi-language version)

Plot:

A family of undercover superheroes, while trying to live the quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world.

Plot Keywords:

Superhero | Secret | Lawsuit | Hero | Island

Awards:

Won 2 Oscars. Another 39 wins & 32 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Nov. 28

8:30 PM

NBC

Cast

Craig T. Nelson	...	Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)
Holly Hunter	...	Helen Parr / Elastigirl (voice)
Samuel L. Jackson	...	Lucius Best / Frozone (voice)
Jason Lee	...	Buddy Pine / Syndrome (voice)
Dominique Louis	...	Bomb Voyage (voice)
Teddy Newton	...	Newsreel Narrator (voice)
Jean Sincere	...	Mrs. Hogenson (voice)
Eli Fucile	...	Jack Jack Parr (voice)
Maeve Andrews	...	Jack Jack Parr (voice)
Wallace Shawn	...	Gilbert Huph (voice)
Spencer Fox	...	Dashiell 'Dash' Parr (voice)
Lou Romano	...	Bernie Kropp (voice)
Wayne Canney	...	Principal (voice)
Sarah Vowell	...	Violet Parr (voice)
Michael Bird	...	Tony Rydinger (voice)

Also Known As:

The Fantastics (USA) (working title)
The Invincibles (USA) (working title)
Untitled Brad Bird Pixar Project (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for action violence.

Runtime:

115 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish | French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS-ES | Dolby Digital EX | SDDS

Certification:

Thailand:G | India:U | Malaysia:U | Iceland:L | France:U | South Africa:PG | Sweden:7 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Brazil:Livre | Canada:G (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Québec) | Canada:PG (Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Chile:TE | Finland:K-7 | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:I | Ireland:PG | Japan:U | Netherlands:MG6 | New Zealand:PG | Peru:PT | Philippines:G | Portugal:M/6 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:All | Spain:T | Switzerland:10 (canton of Zurich) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Taiwan:GP | UK:U | USA:PG | Norway:7 | Greece:K

Company:

Walt Disney Pictures

Trivia:

Clothing, with its textures, weaving and stitching, is notoriously difficult to achieve in computer simulation. Given that there are over 95 different outfits worn by the characters in the film, a tailor was brought in to the studio to explain the intricacies of clothes design.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: The film seems to have a hard time deciding which decade it wants to be in. The architecture and furniture styling (as noted elsewhere) seems to be more in line with the 1950s, which would be accurate if we accept the Kronos database file's 'last known appearance' of Elastigirl as November 1955; however, "fifteen years later" the styles of cars seen in the streets during the climactic fight scene with the Omnidroid are still reminiscent of the 1950s; Frozone is seen using a bottle of what is clearly intended to be "Hai Karate" aftershave (not sold until the mid-1970s); and the technology (such as the computers, GPS devices, E's security system, remote controls, and so on) are clearly more in line with the 1990s.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Mr. Incredible: Is this on? I mean, can break through walls, I just can't... can't get this on...

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in "Weeds: Lude Awakening (#1.5)" (2005)

A Truly, Pardon the Pun, Incredible Movie

This is one of the finest animated films I have ever seen. Not only is it a fine animated film, it is a great film period. The film obviously takes its cue from several real life super hero comic books, especially The Fantastic Four and the Justice Society of America. The Fantastic Four comparison is obvious due to the fact that Elatigirl and Violet were obviously inspired by Mr. Fantastic (aka. Reed Richards) and the Invisible Woman (aka. Sue Storm Richards) respectively. The J.S.A. influence is a little more obscure. Several years ago, DC Comics issued a mini-series that attempted to explain the demise of the Justice Society by claiming that the group was forced to disband after their loyalty to America was questioned during the 1950's. In this film, all the heroes were forced into hiding after the government refused to pay for wrongful legal claims brought against the super heroes of this film. Also, there are many in jokes that the casual viewer might not get, but that made it enjoyable for comic book fans. This the island scenes look as if they could have been inspired by many of the series produced by Gerry Anderson of the 1960's (eg. the Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet).

Another thing that made this film unique was its look. If you notice, the city where the story takes place looks like a fairly modern metropolis. However, if you look at the cars in the film, most of them look as if they would have been more at home in the mid to late 1960's. Also, the way that many of the characters were dressed also could have put them in that time.

However, the thing that I really loved about this film was the fact that even though it was geared primarily to children, it was dark enough in theme to appeal to adults. In fact, there are a couple of scenes that you wouldn't normally associate with a film geared towards children.

This film is definitely a classic of animation and once again Pixar shows why they are the masters of computer animation.