THE INCREDIBLES

Rated PG (for mild language and crude humor). 115 minutes. Written and directed by Brad Bird.  Ok for kids 6 and up.

In this Pixar animated comedy, Mr. Incredible/Bob (Craig T. Nelson) is forced into the Superhero Relocation Program after being grounded by lawsuits (not everyone wants to be saved, apparently). His wife, Elastigirl/Helen (Holly Hunter) is raising their kids in a white-brick ranch in the ‘burbs, while Mr. I battles traffic in his econo-car and deals with imbeciles at his job as an insurance salesman.

But cubicle life is getting the big guy down. He wants his glory days back. So when the evil Syndrome (Jason Lee) threatens to conquer the world with giant robots, Mr. I springs into action and soon finds himself on a Riven-like tropical island kicking butt and battling foes – until he gets caught and has to be rescued by his wife and kids (Sarah Vowell and Spencer Fox), who have their own superhero powers.

Rounding out the cast is Samuel L. Jackson as Frozone, another superhero from the old days, and Brad Bird as Edna “E” Mode, an Edith Head-type character who designs superhero costumes and doles out advice.

THE LOW-DOWN: This is a fun movie filled with great characters, comic action, and some biting satire about modern-day America (“They keep finding new ways to celebrate mediocrity,” sighs Mr. Incredible). A true family movie that celebrates families.

SCORE: 4 out of 4 Reels.

Jane's Reel Rating System:

One Reel – Pathetic. Even The Force can’t save it.

Two Reels – Tolerable. Coulda been a contender.

Three Reels – Pleasant. Something to talk about.

Four Reels – Wow! The stuff dreams are made of.

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