Incredible!

I saw The Incredibles last night. It was fantastic. Quite possibly my favorite of the Pixar flicks. Check out what the critics have to say:

Planet Sick-Boy: "Okay, another dollar for anyone who thought Craig T. Nelson would ever be mentioned in the same essay as “the best film of the year.” Actually, the voice-work in The Incredibles is easily its weakest aspect. Or maybe it just seems that way because Bird’s storytelling is so damn strong, and the Pixar animation once again breaks the very ground it destroyed last year. If you can, pay attention to the character’s hair and clothes, and the effects that water has on them. Look at the way the scenes are lit, and at the shadows that light creates. Pardon me for the Joel Siegel moment, but it’s all pretty fricking incredible."

Flick Filosopher: "[Director Brad] Bird's most outrageous and delightful invention, however, is Edna Mode (whom Bird himself voices, to hilarious effect), the gnomelike fashion designer-slash-mad scientist who creates superhero costumes. Her explanation of why capes are a bad idea is instantly one of the classic moments in all of film history."

Christian Spotlight on Entertainment: "Unlike the Shrek films, which are often crass and crude, the humor in The Incredibles is clean fun. Sadly, there are two fleeting instances of God’s name used vainly. However, there are several issues that can be used to initiate discussions of spiritual matters. Early in the film, for instance, Mr. Incredible jokes that he wishes he would not have to save people again after he has already saved them once. He jests, “Why can’t they stay saved?” Of course, this serves as a great bridge to speak about the One Hero who saves people with total efficacy and for eternity, Jesus Christ."

Whatever. Just go see this movie. If you have kids, I bet you'll like it better than them. And while you're at it, check out The Iron Giant on DVD. Same writer/director.