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The Incredibles 2 Review and Rotten Tomatoes Watch Thread
- Thread starter ZattMurdock
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Maybe my favorite Pixar film? Loved it even more than the original.
Brad Bird, please stop making live action films.
Brad Bird, please stop making live action films.
Sounds like my fears of I2 being a letdown were for naught. This is great news.
I was a bit worried after how disappointed I was with Coco
I was a bit worried after how disappointed I was with Coco
This is such a strange take and I've seen it on Era before despite it not making sense. L
He has directed made two live action films. One was bad, one was fantastic. He shouldn't stop making them because Tomorrowland was bad.
I wonder if Tomorrowland didn't have enough studio input or something and they let Bird go too far in a few places. Because he can make a good movie, live action or animated.
Saw it on Monday.
It's a lot of fun, with some of the best action sequences I've seen in a while. Seriously, Bird uses the camera here better than 90% of live action films.
It's not as tightly executed as the first though, and the villain in particular is a lot weaker.
It's a lot of fun, with some of the best action sequences I've seen in a while. Seriously, Bird uses the camera here better than 90% of live action films.
It's not as tightly executed as the first though, and the villain in particular is a lot weaker.
Honestly, this film is one of the rare blockbusters these days with amazingly staged action. Bird knows his shit and puts all the other superhero action scenes of late to absolute shame.
The blocking of some of the scenes is top notch and the creativity injected into the action is worth admiring. Makes Infinity War's much-touted superhero action look flat as shit.
There's actually a great interview with Bird that just came out where he speaks about his approach to choreographing setpieces.
https://nowtoronto.com/movies/features/brad-bird-director-incredibles-2/
The blocking of some of the scenes is top notch and the creativity injected into the action is worth admiring. Makes Infinity War's much-touted superhero action look flat as shit.
There's actually a great interview with Bird that just came out where he speaks about his approach to choreographing setpieces.
https://nowtoronto.com/movies/features/brad-bird-director-incredibles-2/
Nail meet head. Commence hitting.
Bird is just so incredibly talented. Live action super hero flicks action sequences simply don't compare to what he accomplishes here. You can remove the super hero disclaimer as well. Top of the class action that is equally exciting as it is beautiful to look at.
This movie was much tighter and funnier than I would've thought and thematically a Pixar short has never counterbalanced the features themes more precisely - family.
I still wish Brad would've taken Kathy and George's offer for VII. This film reaffirms why he was their first choice.
It was also great to hear Giachinno in peak form. Be sure to stay through the credits.
Bravo Incredibles 2.
The elastibike scene was AMAZING and Jack Jack was so cute I could die. I don't think any scene beats the island scene from the first one where the kids fight for the first time but what a great movie. I wish Dash did more though. They didn't give him a lot of open space to run.
I HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RABBIT
I DONT KNOW WHERE THEY GOT THE RABBIT
Saw this today. I definitely agree with the B+ sentiments, and that is only because I compare it to the extremely high quality of titles they have put out in the past. This one works well, but it is definitely middle of the road compared to their best.
Just saw it. Thought it was awesome and almost as good as the first. I grew up on The Incredibles (was 4 or 5 when it first came out, have seen it many times since) and I was prepared to be disappointed a la Finding Dory but instead I was blown away and really loved it (along with my friends). Hopefully we get a third one, The Incredibles is high-key my favorite superhero franchise lol.
I'm glad most people liked it now I'm psyched to take my kids. I was a little Leary since ZeoVGM liked it which usually means stay away!
Movie was fantastic
- It improves on the original in so many ways
- Like Bob's job thing was mostly glossed over in a montage, but Elastigirl got so many action setpieces it was kind of incredible
- And the home life, the heart of the movie, was given a lot of focus as well
- Violet's character was fantastic, and I really love how both her and Dash got to
be the hero by the end
- The focus on Elastigirl was a good one because she's such a powerful character
- I've never seen a movie that was so fun to just, watch
- The movie was really funny without forcing it
- The character theme songs, my God
- The music was amazing as all ways
- The main antagonist, while not as entertaining or as charming as Syndrome, was good in a different way. I do like how they
had a point about the superficiality of superheroes and society's obsession with having other people solve our problems
- Re: Literally any scene with Elastigirl and Evelyn
It was shockingly average I thought. While the action was incredibly well done and I loved just about every second of it, and the scenes between the family members were equal parts goofy and heartwarming... there was just... so little non-boring story?
It felt like I was watching an extremely well done superhero TV cartoon episode meshed with a Simpsons episode without much of the American society clever bite. The original Incredibles was its own thing — it was a novel "what if superheoes retired?" premise where the message was clear and made sense as it developed throughout the movie, even with all of its alleged Randianess. This one had like a couple different hints of message sprinkled in the first half that I think virtually dissappeared.
Also, a certain band of characters in this movie design-wise I loathed. Most of them looked so weird and awful.
It felt like I was watching an extremely well done superhero TV cartoon episode meshed with a Simpsons episode without much of the American society clever bite. The original Incredibles was its own thing — it was a novel "what if superheoes retired?" premise where the message was clear and made sense as it developed throughout the movie, even with all of its alleged Randianess. This one had like a couple different hints of message sprinkled in the first half that I think virtually dissappeared.
Also, a certain band of characters in this movie design-wise I loathed. Most of them looked so weird and awful.
It absolutely does not.
This movie can be praised, as it should. You don't need to put down another film with amazing superhero action to do so.
Don't worry when Comcast get's it it'll be a gritty reboot like The Mummy.
No comparisons allowed? Incredibles 2 raised the bar. Not a single moment of Incredibles 2 action was uncreative, something that can't be said about for even just any scene of Infinity War IMO.
There's a difference between comparing the two and thinking it makes the other look "flat as shit," which is ridiculous hyperbole.
I completely underestimated this movie! I loved the first one and didn't expect much out of this sequel, but I (and everyone with me) came out of the theater pleasantly surprised! It was just simply delightful.
I don't know, the fighting in Wakanda and the scene with Tony and Peter on alien ship are feeling skip-worthy right now.
Really loved it. Wish they had used the Elasti-bike, because that was the coolest action scene gimmick I've seen in a while.
Violet getting the ice cream almost made me cry tears of laughter. such fucking good visual humor in these movies
Incredibles 2 was incredible too.
I thought this was even better than the first.
Jack Jack stole the movie, and everyone and everything was better.
Well worth the 14 year wait. Movie was hilarious. But we better not have to wait another 14 for another sequel.
I thought this was even better than the first.
Jack Jack stole the movie, and everyone and everything was better.
Well worth the 14 year wait. Movie was hilarious. But we better not have to wait another 14 for another sequel.
except Violet had a bit of a wierd look early in the morning, and Elastigirl sounded like she had a retainer in her mouth the entire time she was talking
I really liked this movie a lot. The direction, the creative action, and the animation are really impressive. This sequel proved itself for me just in how computer animation has improved since the last film because it looks soo good in so many ways. It's also got some good humor and some sweet family moments that veer into cliche territory but luckily give them some fresh twists. It's just a fun straight forward adventure.
That being said, there are a lot of disappointments that I just can't shake even as the film won me over in so many ways throughout the film. For one, it doesn't live up to the first in villains, in themes, in character development (Dash is oddly not doing much as a character or even as a set of powers like they forgot to add him into the film until the last draft and even Frozone is in the film less that in the first), and it had something interesting to say and an interesting story to tell. This felt like it could be saying something or diving a little deeper into these characters but then it just fizzles out.
That's not to say this film is bad. It reminds me of Solo in just being pretty much what you'd expect but better executed and more fun than you might expect, but this goes a step further to give just a bit more fleshing out of the characters and the jokes all hit. In terms of telling a straight forward story (that is way too predictable) but still manages to feel fun and engaging throughout, it's a good sequel and above average in terms of most animated sequels or sequels in general. It stops just short of being great though. The first was great, this was just really good.
Btw did anyone see
That being said, there are a lot of disappointments that I just can't shake even as the film won me over in so many ways throughout the film. For one, it doesn't live up to the first in villains, in themes, in character development (Dash is oddly not doing much as a character or even as a set of powers like they forgot to add him into the film until the last draft and even Frozone is in the film less that in the first), and it had something interesting to say and an interesting story to tell. This felt like it could be saying something or diving a little deeper into these characters but then it just fizzles out.
That's not to say this film is bad. It reminds me of Solo in just being pretty much what you'd expect but better executed and more fun than you might expect, but this goes a step further to give just a bit more fleshing out of the characters and the jokes all hit. In terms of telling a straight forward story (that is way too predictable) but still manages to feel fun and engaging throughout, it's a good sequel and above average in terms of most animated sequels or sequels in general. It stops just short of being great though. The first was great, this was just really good.
Btw did anyone see
The Jonny Quest "Quest" logo on the building in the background? Even before they were watching the cartoon on TV, I noticed the font and had to do a double take an wonder if that was a deliberate reference. Soon after they confirmed that is was.
I watched it last night. I must say, I haven't had so much fun watching a movie in a while. Everyone in the cinema was always laughing, especially when Jack Jack was around. The action scenes were so fun and creative. I really liked some of the new heroes (Void!) and Jack Jack.
I wouldn't say the plot was anything surprising but it's not terrible. It's really entertaining to watch.
I wouldn't say the plot was anything surprising but it's not terrible. It's really entertaining to watch.
so is Jack jack supposed to be Jack of all trades or is it just because he's a baby?
in the end, i'm really happy there was no time skip. we would've missed out on jack jack and violet scenes. I don't know why anyone wanted to see these kids as grown adults
also this is easily the funniest movie of the year
in the end, i'm really happy there was no time skip. we would've missed out on jack jack and violet scenes. I don't know why anyone wanted to see these kids as grown adults
also this is easily the funniest movie of the year
Purchased tickets to take my 5 year old son to this for Father's Day. Never saw the first one but this looks like a fun movie.
I was going to do Imax but then realized Imax doesn't have the reclining seats so I went regular digital. I prefer cozy over huge screen :) I'm old.
I was going to do Imax but then realized Imax doesn't have the reclining seats so I went regular digital. I prefer cozy over huge screen :) I'm old.
It was good the only thing is why couldn't this movie come out right after the first one instead of 14 years later...if anything they need to do a time skip for the third one where the kids are older including jack jack cause he's gonna be OP as fuck and needs to be nerfed
... Wait, did no one make an OT for Incredibles II?
I'm insulted. If no one else will, I'll go whip one up later.
For shame
I'm insulted. If no one else will, I'll go whip one up later.
For shame