Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for the kids while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world. Read more …
There’s some quibbles to be had in an over-familiar setup, and an under-served villain, but overall this is a gloriously fun family parable, and as entertaining as any superhero movie you’ll see this year.
Be sure to make family time for Bird’s flawed but dazzling sequel. “Superheroes suck,” says Violet. No, they most certainly don’t.
Like its live-action superhero movie equivalents, the huge set-pieces can grow wearing and the villain's motivation is a little redundant. Regardless, the cannily appointed voice cast and silky, almost sculpted visuals ensure that this follow-up is still somewhat super.
It’s good, but far from super.
On the evidence here, the magic that characterised its greatest films hasn’t diminished in the slightest.
The sequel to the animated masterpiece about a family with world-saving superpowers is just as thrilling and just as much fun.
Slapstick genius, profound social comment and a monstrously funny infant combine to conjure a magical second outing for the superhero family.
Incredibles 2 and the corporatisation of hope.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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