The Incredibles!
What a rare thing to be excited about a movie and then to have it surpass even your wildest expectations.
It's one part James Bond, two parts Lee/Kriby Fantastic Four, with the best animation and voicework available. It's design concepts are an ode to the swinging 60's the way Batman: The Animated Series took its design cues from the 40's, creating a present that strongly resembles the past. Retro chic with a moder polish. But I'm blathering.
I can't think of another American animated film that was more paced like an actual movie. Most American cartoons have breakneck paces, as if they're scared they'll lost their potential audience. Toy Story 2, for all its qualities, is a well-oiled plot machine, chugging along without a moment's hesitation or contemplation. The Incredibles, meanwhile, takes its time and has stretches of quiet amidst the mayhem, and it's all the richer for it. It also features some of the best action sequences I've seen in some time. Why don't they make more animated action moives? It's a medium that's only beholden to the director's imagination. You can do anything without having to worry about actors or special effect or what have you. Maybe I just want more decent American animation out there. The Incredibles is a hell of a step.
God, I just loved it. It's Pixar's best movie, and that's saying quite a bit.
It's one part James Bond, two parts Lee/Kriby Fantastic Four, with the best animation and voicework available. It's design concepts are an ode to the swinging 60's the way Batman: The Animated Series took its design cues from the 40's, creating a present that strongly resembles the past. Retro chic with a moder polish. But I'm blathering.
I can't think of another American animated film that was more paced like an actual movie. Most American cartoons have breakneck paces, as if they're scared they'll lost their potential audience. Toy Story 2, for all its qualities, is a well-oiled plot machine, chugging along without a moment's hesitation or contemplation. The Incredibles, meanwhile, takes its time and has stretches of quiet amidst the mayhem, and it's all the richer for it. It also features some of the best action sequences I've seen in some time. Why don't they make more animated action moives? It's a medium that's only beholden to the director's imagination. You can do anything without having to worry about actors or special effect or what have you. Maybe I just want more decent American animation out there. The Incredibles is a hell of a step.
God, I just loved it. It's Pixar's best movie, and that's saying quite a bit.
posted by Jeff at 1:02 AM
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So Coach Hayden Fox's acting is up to snuff?
He's really excellent. It's an inspired choice, I think. Someone who I never would have thought of, but turns out to be perfect.
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