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March 2005
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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.
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Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide |
