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THE INCREDIBLES

(2004)

With the voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Jason Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, Brad Bird, Sarah Vowell, Spencer Fox
Diected by Brad Bird
Style: Computer-generated
Reviewed by JL

THE INCREDIBLES is perhaps the best computer-animated blockbuster to come along since Disney/Pixar's TOY STORY (1995) portended the downfall of traditional hand-drawn animation. In addition to its rousing super-hero action and sharp comedy, THE INCREDIBLES also finds time for some incisive social commentary, suggesting that we are all victims of the vapid political correctness that has usurped basic right-and-wrong morality in today's world. The animation is dazzling (a given in a Pixar film) and the voice work is outstanding, especially the performances of Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter. The film is also something of a rarity in these times, a personal work by writer-director Brad Bird, who was afforded the freedom to make the film he wanted without corporate or committee input. Not just a great animated film, THE INCREDIBLES is one of the best films, period, of the young century (which may not be saying much, but that doesn't diminish its worth). ½ - JL

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