Here is another "Incredible" Pixar presentation, branching into more teen-adult entertainment quite nicely. The storyline is great: force super creatures out of their familiar elements and give them a non-super existence. Next, tempt them to use their powers. Upon seeing the end of this gem, I immediately prayed for a sequel, something that John Lasseter and company will likely (and wisely?) not do. Pixar is king because the story drives the animation. The voice talent does not overwhelm the story, forcing characterizations to bow to preconceived images. Nightmareworks still shouts about the "Look at all the important stars who appear in our work" while delivering the same tired smirks since Ants. As for me, I'll take Pixar's balance every time. As for 2D animation, some of it has worked quite nicely (Mulan, Aladdin). Give a good story line to talented people and wise audiences follow. Thanks for the early Christmas present, Pixar.
Review of The Incredibles
