Review of Incredibles 2 (2018) by Luke E — 24 Jul 2018

Pixar's famous superhero family is back in an all new action/adventure extravaganza from the one and only Brad Bird. Despite the 14 year wait for this film it most certainly delivers on it's quality in both story and animation.

Right from the get go, this film gets the action moving at an incredibly fast and energetic pace, that may give a lot of other superhero films of today a run for their money (or not). Even if you're very comic book literate, the comparisons the Incredibles draw are unavoidable, but they're also serviceable to continuing what the original film established.

That isn't to say with it's colourful characters, intelligent plotting and heartwarming subject matter the film isn't without it's flaws. While following on from the first film, it feels more like an extension than a sequel that would've been relevant if it had been released a decade ago, not to mention if thinking ahead gets the better of the viewer, they would've already guessed the identity of the film's villain very unsurprisingly.

That's not to say the villain is weak, their intentions are effective, especially when it comes to the consequences of superhero actions, not that we haven't seen it before. However, I'm relieved to say the film is a worthy sequel that's entertaining as it is being a follow-up that's just as good as it's predecessor even if it doesn't surpass the original.

Overall, it's a Pixar sequel that earns it's place as being a 'good film' that stands on it's own.