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

Brad Bird’s THE INCREDIBLES from 2004 is my favorite Pixar film. For years, fans clamored for a follow up and this past summer, Bird’s INCREDIBLES 2 was finally released. After so much anticipation, does it deliver? I’d say mostly yes. I think that when there’s so much wait between entries in a series, fans tend to dream up scenarios for the characters and then are let down when the end product doesn’t match what they had in their heads. With that in mind, I attempted to be as open as possible and I came away mostly satisfied. The film begins literally right where the last one left off, with the Parr family facing off against the Underminer. In a thrilling sequence, the villain escapes, but not before inflicting massive property damage on the city. This incident, along with the events of the first film, forces the government’s hand and the family will no longer receive assistance for relocation or any other services the now outlawed superheroes might require. When Mr Incredible (Craig T Nelson), Elastigirl (Holly Hunter), and Frozone (Samuel L Jackson) are contacted by the wealthy sibling owners of a telecommunications company (Bob Odenkirk and Catherine Keener) with a proposition to make some money while endeavoring to get superheroes decriminalized, they jump at the opportunity. Soon, though, they’ll face the threat of the mysterious Screenslaver who mesmerizes opponents and seems to be a tech genius. The sequel expands the universe of the first film by adding additional superheroes voiced by the likes of Sophia Bush and Phil LeMarr. We also have Jonathan Banks returning as the Parr family’s government handler and Isabella Rossellini as an ambassador that’s pivotal to the reinstating superheroes in the public’s good graces. The voice acting is excellent across the board, but this is Hunter’s moment to shine. As the first film mostly revolved around the bombastic, slightly lunkheaded, but well meaning Mr Incredible, this sequel shines the spotlight on the tenacious and capable Elastigirl. It’s a good move as it allows a fresh perspective on Bird’s fascinating universe. Themes include the empowering of women, overreliance on technology, and, as with the first film, the importance of family. Execution of these themes and the story itself is well done and feels like a natural progression from the first film. As with all Pixar films, the artwork and animation are gorgeous. Watching this on 4K UHD was amazing as the amount of detail was stunning. Elastigirl’s nighttime motorcycle and train action sequence was breathtaking in its clarity and presentation. Additionally, Michael Giacchino’s peppy retro score provided some welcome pace to a story that could’ve used some slight trimming. So yes, Bird’s script needing some snips is one of my nitpicks. Though even at 118 minutes, I was never bored. The other small complaint I had goes back to what I had envisioned in my head. I really wish we could’ve seen the Parr family fourteen years on instead of immediately after the last film’s ending. As I said, though, that’s not really a fair criticism. I’m very happy with Brad Bird’s INCREDIBLES 2. There are some minor missteps, I feel, but it’s overall a thrilling and entertaining film. The returning cast doesn’t miss a beat and newcomers more than hold their own. The expansion of Bird’s playground feels organic even while touching on nostalgic notes. This is a gorgeous film, as you might expect, and I highly recommend watching it on 4K UHD if you can. Even though I just watched this one for the first time, I’m already hoping for another entry. If that’s not the sign of a solid franchise, then I don’t know what is.

The original "The Incredibles" film may arguably be my favorite Disney • Pixar film, so you can imagine my excitement and worry when it was announced Brad Bird was going to continue the family adventure. The film itself was all around great, but it wasn't worth the wait. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," and it seems that Disney • Pixar and Mr. Bird chose to ignore that age-old saying in making this worthy sequel to its classic predecessor. While the original achieved its greatness from its family team theme and nostalgic homage to classic superheroes, this film seems to reach for greatness by doing the unexpected, plot-wise. But I won't spoil the twists here. If you liked the original, you shouldn't dislike its sequel. The 4K comes from a 2K scan - WHY? WHY IN GOD'S NAME WOULD YOU DO THAT, DISNEY?! - and the upgrade from the standard Blu-ray presentation is in the HDR. If you're like me, and you absolutely cannot stand the fact that movie studios are finishing films in any resolution less than 4K, especially films shot on 4K or greater resolutions, particularly computer animated films that require only a 4K export of the animation rendering, do not think that getting the standard Blu-ray will be "good enough". The HDR and closer resolution difference make up-scaled 4K films worth shelling out the few extra bucks to get the best possible presentation. The Dolby Atmos track is a treat for any audiophile because - surprise - Disney has opted to only put the Dolby Atmos track on the UHD presentation of the film. Another bonus "treat" of the UHD presentation is watching the film as it was originally released with a certain scene that included a lot of flashing lights. While it was in the theaters, there were a lot of complaints that the flashing lights affected photosensitive viewers, and they replaced that effect with another one while still in theaters. Now you can see the film as it was originally intended by Mr. Bird and company. If you're a some-what purist like me, then you'll appreciate that. I definitely recommend adding this film to your collection, and if you don't already own the original film, pick that up as well!

Incredibles 2 Review: We’ve waited 14 years since the last Incredibles movie and now we finally have it. The movie was pretty good, not as good as the first but still pretty good. The voice acting was great as usual. I thought Michael Giachino’s score was even better in this one. The animation looked much better, which shouldn’t be a surprise since technology has improved a lot since the first one. The villain in this one is the Screen Slaver. I thought they were a cool idea and not a descent villain, but Syndrome was much better in my opinion. The motive were clear for the villain but they just didn’t seem to be that great. The reveal for the villain was super predictable. Literally everyone in the theater called it from the start. The movie overall was mostly predictable which I was expecting just a little bit more surprise and something new. Some new characters were introduced which I thought weren’t needed. They also didn’t have much depth. The movie was funny. Everybody was laughing and having a fun time. I think everybody who watches this movie will have a great time. It was enjoyable and reminded me of my childhood. There were some problems and it wasn’t as good as the first one. However it was still pretty good. My Grade: B+

I enjoyed the sequel just as much as the first. I had several friends say that the first was much better, but everyone in my family enjoyed this one as much as the first. One of the things that I enjoyed the most is that it took the whole mom is the home maker and dad is the breadwinner plotline and turned it on its head. ****incredibly mild spoilers**** Mr incredible is stuck at home with Jack Jack and the kids doing the normal "mom" duty and it is kicking his butt. While in the meantime, Mom is out playing the superhero and kicking butt. So it's a nice message to highlight the importance of all the superhero moms that stay at home every day and take care of the house while people work and say you couldn't handle a day in my shoes. All the while it does that with a carefully crafted interesting story to keep you entertained and make you laugh and still surprise you in the end. The steel book is just a little nicer looking and feeling than the paper copy of the cover. If that isn't worth $5 to you then just stick with the standard boxing instead of the steel book.

I love this movie, just like I loved Incredibles 1, although it was released 14 years ago. Hard to believe it was that long ago. Anybody who knows comics knows that Incredibles is a straight ripoff (powers, family dynamic, plot (they even have the Mole Man, A.K.A the Underminer!) of Marvel's Fantastic Four. In fact, Incredibles #1 and #2 are both far superior to all 3 of the live-action Fantastic Four movies (Ugh! Sorry. There were 4, counting that horrible thing by Corman!). The idea of a family of superheroes is prominent in both Incredibles films. That is also what characterized the early Fantastic Four comics, but has failed to be realized with their live-action movies. My wife and I laughed and cried all the way through both Incredibles movies. We raised our children during #1 and watched them become mature adults during #2. Both movies hit home with me and my family.

I'm a big fan of The Incredibles. Disney and Pixar did it right the first time they got it right the second time. Incredibles 2 kind of picks up right after The Incredibles defining the underminer and the very beginning mr. incredible finds out about Jack Jack's powers and it just goes on and on and on. The second installment is one of the few that actually is just as good as the original. You got Craig T Nelson as Mr Incredible very good actor, Holly Hunter as Elastigirl, and Samuel L Jackson as Frozone. That cast and itself is just great. The storyline the graphics everything makes this just a great movie all around. Whether you're an adult or whether you're a kid this is a must-have for collection if you have The Incredibles you have to have The Incredibles 2. Just like always Disney and Pixar another homerun can't say anything bad about this. The only thing I can maybe say bad as the extras could have been a little bit better that's why I would say four and a half stars out of five.

At first, I wasn't that into the steel books for DVDs when they were released, but then after a while, I grew more attracted to them and the designs they used for movies/tv shows, especially if it was a better-looking design than the other choices offered. When I saw the steel book cover for The Incredibles 2 being a washing machine with their uniforms in it, I decided I had to purchase it, even though I don't plan on buying Steel Books or Limited Edition steel books for every movie/tv show I enjoy. The fact that I get 4K, Blu-Ray, and a Digital Copy all in one is amazing. I don't have a 4K TV yet, but in the future when I'm able to get a good deal on a 4K OLED/AMOLED curved TV I want, I'll be able to enjoy the upgraded specs, but for now I am happy just using the digital version to watch The Incredibles 2 on my MacBook Pro & iPad Pro.

Sequels have the difficult task of trying to match or surpass the original. Incredibles 2 does a nice job of being a worthy sequel, giving us a different story with a nice blend of action scenes and dialogue moments. A little role reversal with Elastigirl being the focal point of action and Mr. Incredible having to play the frustrated stay-at-home dad, including a subplot with Violet. They introduced some new Supers, a new villain, and new powers for Jack Jack that combined into a nice blend of plot, humor, and action. The only warning is that it is a PG movie, and some very young children may be scared of the villain “Screenslaver.” So if you enjoyed the first one, definitely worth adding to your home movie collection.