Incredibles 2
Directed by Brad Bird
- action
- adventure
- animation
- family
The story
Elastigirl springs into action to save the day, while Mr. Incredible faces his greatest challenge yet – taking care of the problems of his three children.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated 1960s-retro animation: sleek mid-century interiors in warm teal, tangerine and cream, with crisp hard-edged lines and glossy highlights on every surface. The camera moves with a confident, kinetic energy during action sequences, swooping and tracking through city streets and cutting between rooftop chases and a lush, sun-drenched suburban home where the kitchen is always a little chaotic. The score is brassy and jazzy, with spy-movie swagger, and the sound design is busy and punchy, full of whooshes and clattering gadgets. The vibe is buoyant and playful, warm family comedy with a light, cheeky heart. It suits a Saturday afternoon with kids, a comfort rewatch, or a lively night in when you want something bright and funny. Action is frequent and cartoon-stylised, with superhero fights, explosions and a few menacing villain scenes, but nothing gory; the peril feels safe and the mood stays upbeat. Its arcs follow a exhausted dad learning to trust his family's strengths and a household juggling its own chaos together. It is for families, animation fans and anyone who wants fun, heartfelt action without darkness.
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