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If you don't go see The Incredibles, you suck.
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Best Pixar movie yet.
Brad Bird + Pixar = Genius.
Brad Bird + Pixar = Genius.
That's not in the movie. Pixar simply needed to get a teaser out the door and they only had that one set completed, so that's what they ended up doing. Of course, I thought that teaser was pretty damned funny too, I was actually a bit disappointed that it wasn't in the movie in some form.Overseer said:
Saw this last night. It's definitely up there with Spider-Man 2 as best superhero movie ever and movie of the year material. I feel it's Pixar's best work yet. The Incredibles did Bond better than Bond. Most likely, it did Fantastic Four better than the Fantastic Four movie will do it next year. Hooray for Brad Bird!
The Cars trailer was pretty disappointing, but I didn't think the Incredibles trailer was a "gotta see it" trailer either. Hopefully, Cars gets a major redesign to broaden the appeal. Boundin was alright, but they've done way better. The Episode III trailer was pretty "meh." George Lucas is dead to me now.
The Cars trailer was pretty disappointing, but I didn't think the Incredibles trailer was a "gotta see it" trailer either. Hopefully, Cars gets a major redesign to broaden the appeal. Boundin was alright, but they've done way better. The Episode III trailer was pretty "meh." George Lucas is dead to me now.
My sister suprised me and dragged me to this today. Of coarse last minute enough to miss star wars trailer, grr. It was better then I expected. Definitely aimed at angst male though, I did not feel in least the character attactment or emotion that I got from Monsters or Nemo. Some animation, especially jungle was unreal. Quite surprise to see them up bar again. But "metropolis" setting at end didnt work for me. Didnt fit in with setting and looked really fake to me. One few times where seeing this with ton of kids, screaming, talking and kicking your chair actually adds to experience-recommended.
Shouta
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Saw the movie yesterday, very awesome. Just amazing in every sort of way.
I think my only major complaint is that the climax didn't have enough tension built up. I have a few other ones (a little more teamwork based stuff for the family but it was expected that they wouldn't since this was their first fight together as a team) and not enough Samuel L. Jackson (Frozone, that name had me rolling).
Did anyone catch some of those hero names shown in the film? I mean that the hell, "Tradewind"? :lol
I think my only major complaint is that the climax didn't have enough tension built up. I have a few other ones (a little more teamwork based stuff for the family but it was expected that they wouldn't since this was their first fight together as a team) and not enough Samuel L. Jackson (Frozone, that name had me rolling).
Did anyone catch some of those hero names shown in the film? I mean that the hell, "Tradewind"? :lol
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
It needs to be said...
Elasta-Girl is phat as sh!t!
Elasta-Girl is phat as sh!t!
Smiles and Cries
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DaCocoBrova said:
I'd hit it like rubber
DaCocoBrova said:
The funny thing is Pixar probably designed her that way to show off middle-age weight as a negative, and you can tell that because of the mirror scene. However, what they did was gave her a nice J.Lo, Beyonce type shape. If her weight gain was supposed to be a negative then they should have also made her bigger in the waist.
I saw The Incredibles yesterday. I don't think it's the best movie Pixar's ever made, but it's still great. Mr. Incredible was my favorite. You can just see him go through so many emotions, etc. One thing that was weird was when characters were shown in shadows against brightly lit backgrounds,
They almost looked like 2-D cel animations instead of 3-D CGI in those instances. Just a trick of the light, but I thought that was weird/neat.
As for Boundin', it was okay and the message was good , but it seemed too simple somehow.
As for Cars, I don't know what to make of it. Nothing in the trailer made me want to see it, but then again, the trailer didn't really say that ,uch about the movie itself, so we'll see.
Episode III trailer: I saw more of Alec Guiness in that preview than I did the movie itself, it seemed. Way too short, didn't say much, but I guess it was just meant as a short teaser anyway. Can't say the same for Christmas With The Kranks, in which it seems the entire plot is spelled out, so no reason to see the film.
like the sheep in the shadow of the bush at the beginning of Boundin' and Mirage set against the bright sunlight aboard the ship.
As for Boundin', it was okay and the message was good , but it seemed too simple somehow.
As for Cars, I don't know what to make of it. Nothing in the trailer made me want to see it, but then again, the trailer didn't really say that ,uch about the movie itself, so we'll see.
Episode III trailer: I saw more of Alec Guiness in that preview than I did the movie itself, it seemed.
Way too short, didn't say much, but I guess it was just meant as a short teaser anyway. Can't say the same for Christmas With The Kranks, in which it seems the entire plot is spelled out, so no reason to see the film. Well, with the weekend over, The Incredibles has a 97% at rotten tomatoes, estimated to have made 70.6 million over the weekend, and has become possibly my favorite film of the year, no question favorite animated.
I really hope Brad Bird gets an Oscar for this. Shrek 2 just doesn't deserve it for simply a string of gags.
I really hope Brad Bird gets an Oscar for this. Shrek 2 just doesn't deserve it for simply a string of gags.
Haha, we're doing a movie night tonight and watching Shrek 2.. but yeah, I don't think Shrek 2 was very good at all. I thought the first one was better and neither of them can top a Pixar film.
The Incredibles just creams everything else out there right now.
It's rubbing elbows with my 6 other top films of the year: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Village (this is me remember-my favorite movie is Signs), Napoleon Dynamite, The Life Aquatic (yes, I don't even have to see it to know), Garden State and I, Robot (suck it down, that was an awesome movie).
Man, in retrospect, GREAT year for movies.
The Incredibles just creams everything else out there right now.
It's rubbing elbows with my 6 other top films of the year: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Village (this is me remember-my favorite movie is Signs), Napoleon Dynamite, The Life Aquatic (yes, I don't even have to see it to know), Garden State and I, Robot (suck it down, that was an awesome movie).
Man, in retrospect, GREAT year for movies.
my favorite character by far was dash.. I have never seen a screen superhero so in love with his/her powers. not even spider-man.. the energy and the look on his face as he's discovering what he can do.. priceless.
as for elastigirl, I don't agree for a second that they were making fun of middle aged women.. to the contrary I think they were showing them/her off as beautiful. look at how many people in here are talking about hitting that.. pixar knows this (hell, they're a bunch of middle age guys). they were clearly showing that even when you hit your 40's and you aren't feeling at all glamorous, there are still hundreds (probably thousands) of internet forum posters who would tap your ass in a second.
as for elastigirl, I don't agree for a second that they were making fun of middle aged women.. to the contrary I think they were showing them/her off as beautiful. look at how many people in here are talking about hitting that.. pixar knows this (hell, they're a bunch of middle age guys). they were clearly showing that even when you hit your 40's and you aren't feeling at all glamorous, there are still hundreds (probably thousands) of internet forum posters who would tap your ass in a second.
omg that was incredible! (bad pun) Best film ive seen this year, easily the best pixar movie, easily the best looking CG movie ever, the animation on elastagirl and Frozo (was it frozo? samuel l jacksons character) was breathtaking, and the hair when they fell in the water?!? WOW.
Also a hell of a lot funnier to an adult than even Toy Story was, The Underminer "I live under you all but nothing is below me!", LMAO.
SO action packed too, but it never got old thanks to the awesome CG.
please please PLEASE turn this into a series (of movies).
Also a hell of a lot funnier to an adult than even Toy Story was, The Underminer "I live under you all but nothing is below me!", LMAO.
SO action packed too, but it never got old thanks to the awesome CG.
please please PLEASE turn this into a series (of movies).
I couldn't disagree more... it ended right where it needed to.......Ghost said:
at absolute most I would want a John Lassetter/Toys Story 2.. pull it out from left field, surprise us all, and THEN leave it.. but I would much rather have another original brad bird movie instead more..
Prince of Space
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Saw it last night. Awesome, awesome movie; easily Pixar's best, and a great follow-up to Iron Giant for Brad Bird. My only complaint was
and that the movie needed more Sam Jackson, but other than that, great movie. Easily Pixar's best since Toys Story 2.
the climax with the baby almost getting kidnapped felt a bit tagged on
I'll settle for more from Brad Bird in any form we can get it, whether that be another Incredibles film from Pixar or the long talked about Ray Gunn or any of the other many original ideas he supposedly has had bouncing around his brain for the last decade. I'm hoping the success of this and the special edition of The Iron Giant (well, I hope it sells well) will give him some more power in whatever he'd like, in whatever form of animation he believes best for the project.
Not to my knowledge, no. Unless there was something more to that and it went by me.My F*cking Grandpa said:
Ghost said:
True but I'd like to see Pixar continue thriving on their originality and keep pushing out new stuff. It takes a lot of time and work to finish an animated movie. You need to be inspired the whole way through, and if the Pixar crew tires out on the same characters, then I can imagine the studios moving away from the fun they usually have. I'm sure half the fun is seeing how something comes out of nothing except ideas, and watching it take shape. Look at Disney back in the early years, never made a sequel. They were forced into Toy Story 2 btw. That was a case where they had to band together and create something with no lack of soul or creativity. They achieved it there with what many believe was their strongest effort(I say Incredibles personally), but in no way should they have to do it again. Just continue supporting Pixar, I think what they're doing now with new masterpiece after new masterpiece is more amazing and exciting to follow than other companies making sequels.
And speaking of which, Shrek, their one giant hit they're fucking milking. What is it, up to Shrek 4 they already have in the works now? *shudders*
Dan said:
Poor Pixar. They made Toy Story 2 when they were still able to fight for their franchise. Now they're handicapped and just have to move on. I'm sure they'll never allow what's about to happen with it, ever happen again. Rotten evil empire. Those kinds of companies just disgust me, especially when you compare them to everything right about animation and movies in general, with Pixar.
Azwethinkweiz
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My F*cking Grandpa said:
Wasn't it carved into the wall of the cave next to where he found the superhero skeleton? It wasn't his first guess, so I'm guessing he remembered it and took a shot in the dark.
Cyan said:This was a terrific movie. One of Pixar's better efforts--which is saying something.
There were some things I didn't like. It made me kind of sad when Mr Incredible. This movie was definitely much darker than previous Pixar films. Overall, though, it was great. Great characters, great animation, fun story... and it all felt so true to life, somehow. The family, I mean.finds the huge list of other superheroes who'd been killed by the droid thingy
Oh yeah, also I'm pretty sure the character's name was. A character named Gayzor would be a little... iffy.Gazerbeam. You know, like he shoots laser beams out of his eyes, Cyclops style? And no, it's never explained how he found the password
One more thing. I'm so clever, when the main villain first appeared, I immediately said."Uh-oh, he's got a cape!" (The E. Mode scene was shortly before Syndrome first shows up.) Sure enough, that's how he bit it in the end
Yeah, I noticed that and was wondering why they felt so real and I think Brad Bird really brings that to his work. Simpons for example. Iron Giant had the same impact for me as well. He doesnt hold back anything because it's an animated film and he doesnt create his films because they're animated. They just work as strong stories alone. Then he benefits that story with animation and art and creativeness. I just find antics about his characters from his dialogue to their human-like quirks detailed by the animation that are so real.
I think each director of these Pixar films adds his own flair. Lasseter's stuff feels detached from reality and even parodies it in a lot of ways but with no lack of emotion. It's pure magic. Stanton gives a sense of wonder and a new perspective on things from a Bug's view, a fish's. He puts you in their shoes and their tale. And I think with new directors like Jan Pinkava, who added a billion or so quirks to make Geri come alive as an old man, we'll get guys pushing themselves to new heights wanting to live up to the genius that Pixar has been.
Oh, and a small bit on when Syndrome first appears.
Before his face is even shown, just a bit of his hair in darkness my little 12 year old brother says excitedly "that's Incrediboy when he's older!". I was like "huh.. wha.. wow.. you're right I think... Thanks for ruining it for me!"
you know, working at pixar must have been what it was like to work in termite terrace, or mgm with hanna and barbera along with Tex Avery, or Disney when the films really were produced by Walt himself.
It just blows my mind that for 9 years now these guys haven't missed once. And from what is now being said about cars (5 different stories intersecting throughout the movie) I really feel next year will be a tenth anniversary to truly behold.
anf for those who mention bugs life, I don't count that as a miss. a) I really enjoy bugs life.. it may not be their best, but it is still just an extremely enjoyable movie, and b) bugs life was still better than every other animated movie that came out that year.
It just blows my mind that for 9 years now these guys haven't missed once. And from what is now being said about cars (5 different stories intersecting throughout the movie) I really feel next year will be a tenth anniversary to truly behold.
anf for those who mention bugs life, I don't count that as a miss. a) I really enjoy bugs life.. it may not be their best, but it is still just an extremely enjoyable movie, and b) bugs life was still better than every other animated movie that came out that year.
for those questioning exactly what level Bird's involvement was on the simpsons, here it is from his own mouth:
http://www.theonionavclub.com/feature/index.php?issue=4044
Brad Bird said:
http://www.theonionavclub.com/feature/index.php?issue=4044
My thoughts on The Incredibles are very simple; despite having to et up at 3:45 am to catch a flight, I still chose to go see it at 9:45, meaning I'm running on two hours sleep and I have two midterms tomorrow...and I'm STILL glad I went to see it.
Far and away, the best computer animation seen yet in the genre. Just an absolutely gorgeous and stunning film which was a visual masterpiece.
To start...Cars. And...meh. Admittedly, the pit crew cars made me chuckle, but other than that, I have faith in Lasseter but the teaser does nothing for me.
Boundin', on the other hand, myself and the people I was with really enjoyed. It was nonsensical enough to work. It was cute, yes, but it also had this brilliant sense of style...like the Jackalope just boundin' around...great stuff. And the owl jumping out of the hole...classic.
The Incredibles is not my favorite Pixar film. And, it did not have the best action sequence (This belonging to the incredible door chase at the end of Monsters Inc.). What it did have, though, was a brilliant sense of adventure and fun. It's action sequences made you go "Holy shit" far too many times to count, and the amazing ways they could use their powers just kicked ass. At the same time, it had plenty of insane comic moments. Edna Mode as a character, especially her
, along with what is like my favorite line of the whole film.
Syndrome:
The audience broke out into complete laughter...it came out of nowhere. Syndrome as a character was plain old awesome...I love how he was not some super-villian. He wiped his nose with his finger at one point...he was as bumbly as they can be, and that thusly rocked.
The film, though, will be the Pixar stepchild, at least to this point. A bloody brilliant one, but a stepchild nonetheless. It didn't have cutesy funny moments. It had cool moments. It has its wit and charm, but it isn't like the other Pixar films. It lacks a cute side that I don't think it needed, but it made it feel different than the other Pixar films.
In the end...awesome movie. Hope to see it again at some point, to soak it all in.
Far and away, the best computer animation seen yet in the genre. Just an absolutely gorgeous and stunning film which was a visual masterpiece.
To start...Cars. And...meh. Admittedly, the pit crew cars made me chuckle, but other than that, I have faith in Lasseter but the teaser does nothing for me.
Boundin', on the other hand, myself and the people I was with really enjoyed. It was nonsensical enough to work. It was cute, yes, but it also had this brilliant sense of style...like the Jackalope just boundin' around...great stuff. And the owl jumping out of the hole...classic.
The Incredibles is not my favorite Pixar film. And, it did not have the best action sequence (This belonging to the incredible door chase at the end of Monsters Inc.). What it did have, though, was a brilliant sense of adventure and fun. It's action sequences made you go "Holy shit" far too many times to count, and the amazing ways they could use their powers just kicked ass. At the same time, it had plenty of insane comic moments. Edna Mode as a character, especially her
cape montage
Syndrome:
You married ELASTIGIRL. Oh I can't believe this...and it looks like you were BUSAY!
The audience broke out into complete laughter...it came out of nowhere. Syndrome as a character was plain old awesome...I love how he was not some super-villian. He wiped his nose with his finger at one point...he was as bumbly as they can be, and that thusly rocked.
The film, though, will be the Pixar stepchild, at least to this point. A bloody brilliant one, but a stepchild nonetheless. It didn't have cutesy funny moments. It had cool moments. It has its wit and charm, but it isn't like the other Pixar films. It lacks a cute side that I don't think it needed, but it made it feel different than the other Pixar films.
In the end...awesome movie. Hope to see it again at some point, to soak it all in.
Ignatz Mouse
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Well, I really, really liked it, but I don't think it lives up to the hype.
A few observations:
1) It's almost more of a Bond parody than super-hero parody. Which is fine-- they did a great job with it, especially the music.
2) Brad Bird has played a bit of Metal Gear Solid, eh?
3) Until I saw it, I didn't realize just how Fantastic-Four inspired it was, including the costumes (squint, and imagine that they're blue). And of course, the last shot of the movie is an FF homage.
4) This movie is good, but not a patch on Iron Giant-- which is one of the best animated films EVAR.
A few observations:
1) It's almost more of a Bond parody than super-hero parody. Which is fine-- they did a great job with it, especially the music.
2) Brad Bird has played a bit of Metal Gear Solid, eh?
3) Until I saw it, I didn't realize just how Fantastic-Four inspired it was, including the costumes (squint, and imagine that they're blue). And of course, the last shot of the movie is an FF homage.
4) This movie is good, but not a patch on Iron Giant-- which is one of the best animated films EVAR.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
Was it just me, or did the ending feel more like an introduction? Like this was only the beginning...
They should make this a series.
The guards in the lockers?
A film that I have never seen. All attempts made to purchase the DVD result in the 'no longer in print...' response. I know there's a new DVD coming... When?
They should make this a series.
The guards in the lockers?
A film that I have never seen. All attempts made to purchase the DVD result in the 'no longer in print...' response. I know there's a new DVD coming... When?
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
DaCocoBrova said:
The guards in the lockers, and pretty much all of the two sneaking sequences. You can almost see the "!" in the air above the guards' heads.
As for Iron Giant-- see if you can at leat rent it.
the disc coming out next tuesday should have been the disc warner released in the first place. I can't believe how much warner shit on that movie. :\
hopefully now with the success of I! The Iron Giant will finally be recognized by the mass market as the piece of animation history it is.
I swear to god, everytime I watch
, I choke up big time. One of the most touching scenes in all of film.
hell, I choked up now just thinking about it.
hopefully now with the success of I! The Iron Giant will finally be recognized by the mass market as the piece of animation history it is.
I swear to god, everytime I watch
the giant tell Hogarth to stay there, and hogarth finally tells the giant he loves him, and the giant says it back and then flies into space like superman and saves the town
hell, I choked up now just thinking about it.
Tommie Hu$tle
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I will say this Elasti-girl had the best interpertaion of stretching powers I have ever seen. She could easily kick Mr. Fantastic's ass. The fight she had in the doorway was awesome.
Spectral Glider
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Ignatz Mouse said:
Which is why I thought is was so great because it took influences from all sorts of things and did it well. With the Bond and FF references, that's why the music had to have that 60s vibe to it. Just perfect. And some of the cars he drove had that 60s Bond/Batmobile feel. The way they blended all the references/influences with great writing is why it works...especially when you compare it to something like Sky Captain, which had plenty of homages but none of them put together very well.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Spectral Glider said:
I agree about Sky Captain. I was charmed by that movie, but nothing much from it made an impression on me.
I did like the pastiche of homages and styles, that was one of the best things about the movie. I can't quite put my finger on what didn't meet my expectations (which were very high) except perhaps that it didn't have enough of what I was expecting. Or that the aging-Superhero-guy thing has been done to death. If it had been all Elastigirl I probably would have liked it more-- she totally rocked.
I liked it-- I'll certainly buy it and watch it from time to time-- but it's a little bit of a disappointment after both Pixar's prior films and Iron Giant.
Spectral Glider
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Ignatz Mouse said:
Well, I did have zero expectations as I loved Toy Story, but it never drove me to want to see all their movies. This one just kind of came out of left field for me.
The aging superhero thing has been done, but I don't know of any that went through the whole super family concept so well. Granted, they kinda glossed over how affected the kids were by their situation, but they did ok with the amount of time they had. Though, I did think they could have used more Sam Jackson. But overall, I was very impressed. The fact that it didn't have any of that sing songy, Randy Newmanish syrup was a big plus in my book too.
Warm Machine
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Incredibles was excellent. There is just so much in the movie to enjoy. The faux james bond 60's world of the future combined with contemporary technology was excellent. So many iconic superhero sequences wrapped arounda story that just keeps moving forward. The utter cleverness in the action scenes was amazing.
If you come out of that film hating it you better check yourself because I think your soul may have been stolen.
+1 for Michael Giancchino who previously did the music for Medal of Honor and Call of Duty.
If you come out of that film hating it you better check yourself because I think your soul may have been stolen.
+1 for Michael Giancchino who previously did the music for Medal of Honor and Call of Duty.
absolutely.. that is what I was saying.. no question she was unhappy, but you have many people here (and probably most males to themselves in the theater) that this chick is hot.. a very nice play by Bird.. something that can be enjoyed by the men yet felt by the women.tmdorsey said:
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Elastigirl had an ass I know that much.
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