Incredibles 2

It has been 14 years since The Incredibles released on the big screen in 2004 and is considered to be one of Pixar’s best releases. With its groundbreaking animation, relatable storyline, and an exceptional villain, fans wanted more from the superhero family that is made up of Bob Parr (Craig T. Nelson), Helen Parr (Holly Hunter), Violet Parr (Sarah Vowell), Dash Parr (Huck Milner), and the adorable Jack-Jack Parr (Eli Fucile). Fast forward to 2018, the Parrs are back in action juggling superhero work with their family antics once again.

Incredibles 2 picks up directly after where the first movie left us with The Underminer (John Ratzenberger) attempting to cause chaos among the citizens by robbing money from a bank but ultimately failed when our favourite superhero family stepped in to interfere with his robbery. However, the government isn’t too happy about the result judging from the amount of property damage caused by the Incredibles. Due to their actions, the “Super Relocation” program is shut down forcing Supers across the world to permanently adhere to their secret identities. While in hiding, the Incredibles were contacted by Winston Deavor (Bob Odenkirk) who is a strong believer in Supers and proposes a publicity stunt to regain the public’s support and trust in Supers.

After the long 14 year wait, it is finally good to see these characters that fans love back on screen again with their polar personalities that bounce off each other really well. Helen aka Elastigirl, is given more screen time as she takes centre stage in Deavor’s plan which sees her use her powers of elasticity in multiple creative ways which will give Mr. Fantastic a run for his money. While Elastigirl is off doing superhero work, Bob, or Mr. Incredible, is responsible in babysitting the kids which he isn’t particularly good at. He struggles in helping Dash with his mathematical homework and is clueless on how to deal with Violet’s romantic problems with her crush. This world that Bob involuntarily dove in is hilarious and entertaining to watch which proves mothers out there are really the best human beings in the world.

But the scene stealer is obviously Jack-Jack. Whenever the cute baby pops up on screen, he charms his way to audiences’ hearts with his adorable smile and bubbly manner. There is a fight scene involving a racoon which is probably the highlight of the entire movie. Come to think of it, all of the action scenes in the movie are enjoyable to watch especially when other Supers get to show off their abilities. The animation also has come a long way since 2004 with visuals that are detailed and carefully done.

As enjoyable Incredibles 2 may be, its villain is quite forgettable and predictable. The movie tries to make a plot twist towards the end but audience could see it from miles away which affects the movie’s big reveal. It must be difficult to follow up a villain as good as Syndrome in the previous movie that has so much conviction and reasons that rest in such a grey area. Not saying that the villain for Incredibles 2 is weak in any manner, it is just not as impactful and eye-opening as Syndrome who left such a mark in movie history.

All in all, Incredibles 2 stayed away from Pixar’s curse of sequels (remember Cars 2 or Cars 3?) and delivered what a proper sequel should have been – bigger action, better animation, and an overall good time. The movie ends almost the same way how The Incredibles ended a couple of years ago, but if Pixar decides to make a third movie, please don’t make your fans wait for another 14 years.

[4/5]