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The Vorlon wife and I went to see “The Incredibles” tonight. It was quite enjoyable. I think I’ve seen almost all of Pixar’s films.
Yes, it was hokey as all get out. It is animation. But I was struck by its wholesomeness. There was actually an intact family unit. There was the father, the mother, a daughter, a son, and an infant of undetermined gender. Is it just me or does it strike you as strange that the only intact family we see is a fictional one in animation?
There are the obligatory fantastic scenes for this type of movie. There are scenes where characters defy the laws of physics, but the dialog and relationships seemed ever so – human. The father in his job, the stay-at-home wife, the sibling rivalry, it all seems so natural. At the same time, the family stuck together like glue.
One line really stood out for me. In the scene, the mother is instructing her two children how they should do whatever they can to protect themselves.
"I expect you to trust me. These people will try to kill you, so don't give them that chance. Doubt is a luxury we can't afford anymore."
Although I expected all the good characters to survive the encountered, I knew the movie was not going to pull any punches.
I recommend you see it.
Posted by Ted at November 13, 2004 9:35 PM