Incredibles 2 [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [2018]

I have always found The Pixar animated movies to be very well done. With the exception of the Good Dinosaur, and the unnecessary Cars franchise. The first Incredibles movie was enjoyable to me, it was full of heart and showing that even with powers, people would struggle with things beyond their control. It was about family and having to make difficult choices for them. The second movie continues that story arc, what would a parent do so their children could have a better future. I really Liked this movie. The animation is on point. The voice acting is always great, and I liked the story. I do hope they make a third one, but if they don’t, then these are enjoyable enough for many viewings.

After all these years, it was surprising to hear of an Incredibles sequel, and as the first was such a success, there was no guarantee that a second movie would measure up. I loved the story arc of the over-stressed family unit coming together and ultimately lending strength to each other when they needed it most, and it seems to have taken a long time to come up with a new plot worthy enough to make a second chapter. Fortunately, the family and their story are not lost in Incredilbles II, and the continuity from the first to the second is seamless. So far, these movies are good enough to look forward to a third chapter, and I hope it doesn't take as long!

Incredibles 2 opens where the previous film left off. Bob and Helen are quietly raising their family of little super hero's but the Super's are no longer favored by the public. So Helen goes back to work. Bob is left to raise the family at home, as Helen is pressed back into her Super Hero role to get public opinion back to the pro-super side. Things don't go as planed, as the smallest in the family, Jack-Jack manifests his powers for the first time. It's all mayhem in the household, but Bob keeps it under raps, so Helen can do her job. It's all great fun, and good entertainment for the whole family.

The movie itself is better than the first (and I loved the first) but THIS REVIEW IS JUST FOR THE STEELBOOK: For the premium they put on these I was honestly expecting something better. I saw the pictures but kept hoping it wasn't the "final art"....alas, it was. It's disappointing overall. The interior art is great, and would have honestly looked better if they'd reversed the interior and exterior art. If you're a collector like me you may want to pass on this and hold out for a better version down the line. This is a rare "whiff" from Disney, who usually put out excellent steelbooks.

Is it as good as the first? No. Does it have that magic Pixar moment where you get swept up in emotions at some weird story point and start to cry? No. (Not for me anyway...) Is it a good movie? Yes. It's a fun continuation of the characters. You get to know them a little better, they get thrown into a new situation that is fun and entertaining, and you get to meet some new ones along the way. It is a little predictable - but that's okay. It's a good flick and fun for the whole family... and something I won't dread when the kids make me watch it for the twentieth time.

Although a great movie, the audio needs to be turned up in order to hear this movie; The sound dynamics and bass aren't very good, but at least the video quality is nice. Typical effort by Disney - they ruined the audio on the 4K + Blu-ray releases of Black Panther, Thor: Ragnarok, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2, just to name a few, and Incredibles 2 is no exception. Shame. Do not buy if you're looking for high quality version of this film or if you have a high-end surround sound system, you will be disappointed.

Im one of those people who wanted Incredibles 2 for years... and it did not disappoint. Well done across the board, the type of movie that makes me believe in the value of a sequel. The design of the steelbook is a bit lacking in my opinion... would have much rather it was stylized like the rerelease of the 1st movie. But thats purely subjective. Only downside was the frustrating and bad store experience picking up my preorder. But I cant hold that against the product itself.

I think the way they swap the roles of Mr and Mrs Incredible from the first film to the second film is pretty clever (and honestly it makes sense in the terms of the film). As a dad who works, I often imagine how difficult it would be to all of a sudden become the primary caretaker of the kids without day to day help. This film has a lot of relatable moments as well as some suspenseful ones. High quality follow up (probably better than the original too).