Incredibles [WS] [2 Discs] DVD

The Incredibles
Directed by Brad Bird, The Incredibles revolves around former high-profile superhero Bob Parr (aka Mr. Incredible), who has not-so-successfully settled into suburban life along with his wife and kids under the watchful eye of the Superhero Protection Program. A far cry from the "glory days" during which "supers" were a welcome addition to society, the Parrs' living situation was brought on after a series of superhero-related lawsuits forced them into hiding. When not trying to fight small-time crime undercover with fellow former superhero Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson), Parr (voice by Craig T. Nelson) is muddling through the corporate world as a paunchy, emotionally unsatisfied insurance claims adjuster. His family is like any other with some notable exceptions -- his daughter has the uncanny ability to become invisible and create impenetrable force fields at will; his son, Dash, can run at incredible speeds; his wife, Helen (Holly Hunter), is known in super circles as Elastigirl, one of the most respected (and pliable) superwomen of her time. Just when it looks as if things can't get any worse for Bob, he gets a summons to show up at a remote island to receive instructions for a highly classified assignment, which he promptly accepts. Thrust back into the world of fighting crime, the Incredible family is back in familiar territory -- saving the world from Syndrome, a jilted former fan of Mr. Incredible. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide

Cast Craig T. Nelson as Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible Holly Hunter as Helen Parr / Elastigirl Samuel L. Jackson as Lucius Best / Frozone Jason Lee as Syndrome Wallace Shawn as Gilbert Huph Sarah Vowell as Violet Parr Spencer Fox as Dash Parr Brad Bird as Edna Mode Elizabeth Peņa as Mirage John Ratzenberger as The Underminer Jean Sincere as Muriel Hogenson Dominique Louis as Bomb Voyage

Crew Ralph Eggleston - Art Director Jen Rudin-Pearson - Casting Matthew Jon Beck - Casting Mary Hidalgo - Casting Kevin Reher - Casting Brad Bird - Director Stephen Schaffer - Editor John Lasseter - Executive Producer Michael Giacchino - Composer (Music Score) Lou Romano - Production Designer Patrick Lin - Cinematographer Andrew Jimenez - Cinematographer Janet Lucroy - Cinematographer John Walker - Producer Doc Kane - Sound Mixer Randy Thom - Sound/Sound Designer Michael Silvers - Sound Editor Brad Bird - Screenwriter Gary Rizzo - Re-Recording Mixer Randy Thom - Re-Recording Mixer Alan Barillaro - Supervising Animator Steven Clay Hunter - Supervising Animator Tony Fucile - Supervising Animator Kyrsten Mate - Supervising Sound Editor Teresa Eckton - Supervising Sound Editor Rick Sayre - Supervising Technical Director Teddy Newton - Character Design Tony Fucile - Character Design

The Incredibles
Until The Incredibles, human characters had, for the most part, been missing from Pixar films, mostly because rendering realistic human facial expressions and movement in a computer-animated form is very difficult. If too good a job is done, audiences are somewhat disturbed by the realism, but if the characters do not look realistic enough, they become harder to connect with emotionally. Director Brad Bird has figured out how these characters look and move. Their superpowers allow the proper amount of suspension of disbelief to allow any viewer to think these are real people. Once again Pixar has cast actors rather than stars. Samuel L. Jackson is the closest thing to a star in this film, and he has surprisingly little screen time. Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter are note perfect as the husband and wife superheroes. Nelson comes up with a voice to match his oversize physique and ego but does not make the character a buffoon. Hunter, whose voice has always been one of her most underrated weapons, sounds like both a strong-minded mother of three, a superhero, and a long-time wife still very much in love with her husband. Their work, along with the visual scheme of the film and the screenplay, makes their marriage emotionally engaging. Bird himself turns in a screamingly funny performance as Edna, the very short and very imperious fashionista who creates outfits for the superheroes. Sarah Vowell and Jason Lee also turn in excellent work in their animated debuts. While it would be accurate to say the film lacks the emotional weight of the Pixar classics Finding Nemo and Toy Story 2, it would also be accurate to say that very few films do. The Incredibles is undeniably winning Hollywood entertainment. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
 

Brad Bird: Academy, Best Original Screenplay (nominated) Doc Kane: Academy, Best Sound Mixing (nominated) Gary Rizzo: Academy, Best Sound Mixing (nominated) Michael Giacchino: Broadcast Film Critics Association, Best Score (nominated) Michael Giacchino: L.A. Film Critics Association, Best Music Score (winner) Michael Silvers: Academy, Best Sound Editing (winner) Randy Thom: Academy, Best Sound Editing (winner) Randy Thom: Academy, Best Sound Mixing (nominated)

Academy, Best Animated Feature (winner) American Film Institute, Best Film (winner) Broadcast Film Critics Association, Best Animated Feature (winner) Broadcast Film Critics Association, Best Popular Movie (nominated) Golden Globe, Best Picture - Comedy or Musical (nominated) L.A. Film Critics Association, Best Animated Film (winner) National Board of Review, Best Animated Film (winner) New York Film Critics Circle, Best Animated Film (winner) Producers Guild of America, Best Picture (nominated)

General Specifications: Language Options: English, French, Spanish Subtitle Options: English, French, Spanish Sound Processing: DD-EX: Dolby Digital Surround EX (simulated 6.1) THX: THX-Certified Mastering Additional Features: Filmmakers' audio commentaries "Jack-Jack Attack" -- Jack-Jack challenges Kari the babysitter in an exclusive, all-new animated short Academy Award-nominated Pixar Animation Studios short film "Boundin'" "Incredi-Blunders" bloopers and outtakes Deleted scenes and alternate opening Top-secret files on all the supers Behind-the-scenes making of The Incredibles And much more DVD Aspect Ratio: Aspect: WideScreen MPAA Rating: PG DVD Discs Included: 2 DVD Sides: 2 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 115 min   DVD Chapters: Side #1 -- The Incredibles 1. Golden Age [:26] 2. Weddings & Lawsuits [1:36] 3. 15 Years & 50 Pounds Later [:09] 4. After School [:09] 5. Family Dinner [:09] 6. 2 Ex-Supers [7:02] 7. A Super Defeated [2:18] 8. Help Wanted [1:58] 9. Nomanisan [3:36] 10. New & Improved [2:01] 11. Helen Suspects [:14] 12. Helen & E [:14] 13. An Important Meeting [:14] 14. E's Lab [1:19] 15. Secrets Revealed [6:08] 16. Suiting Up [3:48] 17. Missile Lock [:15] 18. Out to Sea [:17] 19. Good Guys/Bad Guys [:17] 20. Elastigirl Returns [:17] 21. Caves & Rockets [:46] 22. Lost & Found [:21] 23. 100 Mile Dash [:38] 24. Reunited [:40] 25. Bob's Confession [1:12] 26. Frozone & Honey [6:32] 27. Omnidroid Attacks [4:34] 28. Road Trip [2:52] 29. The Incredibles Vs. the Omnidroid [1:07] 30. Past Vs. Future [3:59] 31. Happy Endings [3:07] 32. End Credits [1:10] 1. Golden Age [:26] 2. Weddings & Lawsuits [1:36] 3. 15 Years & 50 Pounds Later [:09] 4. After School [:09] 5. Family Dinner [:09] 6. 2 Ex-Supers [7:02] 7. A Super Defeated [2:18] 8. Help Wanted [1:58] 9. Nomanisan [3:36] 10. New & Improved [2:01] 11. Helen Suspects [:14] 12. Helen & E [:14] 13. An Important Meeting [:14] 14. E's Lab [1:19] 15. Secrets Revealed [6:08] 16. Suiting Up [3:48] 17. Missile Lock [:15] 18. Out to Sea [:17] 19. Good Guys/Bad Guys [:17] 20. Elastigirl Returns [:17] 21. Caves & Rockets [:46] 22. Lost & Found [:21] 23. 100 Mile Dash [:38] 24. Reunited [:40] 25. Bob's Confession [1:12] 26. Frozone & Honey [6:32] 27. Omnidroid Attacks [4:34] 28. Road Trip [2:52] 29. The Incredibles Vs. the Omnidroid [1:07] 30. Past Vs. Future [3:59] 31. Happy Endings [3:07] 32. End Credits [1:10]