2008 Woodie Awards
Pixar Shows Audiences they are Incredible once Again
Katie Meyer
Issue date: 11/17/04 Section: Arts & Entertainment
With each film Pixar releases, they continue to prove their filmmaking excellence and boundless creativity. The Incredibles is no exception, and is arguably the most fun audiences will have at the movie theatre all year. Director, Brad Bird crafts a perfect balance of beautiful artistry, captivating action scenes, and comedy that appeals to all demographics.
The Incredibles is the tale of a family who appear to be the quintessential suburban family, but behind their smiles and Volkswagen is a secret past. Bob (Mr. Incredible) and Helen (Elastigirl) Parr are former superheroes who are forced to go into retirement once a slew of legal action is taken against them and their superhero colleagues. Years later, Bob still yearns for the glory days of fighting for justice, but instead finds himself behind a desk pushing paper. But, it is not long before Mr. Incredible and family are soon battling evil once again.
Brad Bird is no newcomer to the film industry. He is the man responsible for 1999's animated masterpiece The Iron Giant. Although The Iron Giant is a gem of a film, it never garnered a strong audience at theatres, and yet it remains one of the most acclaimed animated features in recent times. With The Incredibles, Bird is experiencing an entirely different kind of success. It is receiving the highest praises of the year while receiving surprisingly steep commercial success as well. The Incredibles surprised media analysts and took in a staggering seventy million dollars its debut weekend, making it the second best premier for an animated feature, significantly behind Shrek 2's astounding 108 million dollar debut.
Bird takes computer animation to new heights in this film, making each scene ornate and beautiful. It's realistic images and outstanding action sequences never cease to captivate the audience. Bird's perfect use of vibrant colors and artistry is a treat for the viewer's eyes. He shows a true filmmaker's eye for the screen with his advanced and stellar cinematography. He not only uses the computer animation to simply capture pictures, but also uses it as a true form of art.
The Incredibles is the tale of a family who appear to be the quintessential suburban family, but behind their smiles and Volkswagen is a secret past. Bob (Mr. Incredible) and Helen (Elastigirl) Parr are former superheroes who are forced to go into retirement once a slew of legal action is taken against them and their superhero colleagues. Years later, Bob still yearns for the glory days of fighting for justice, but instead finds himself behind a desk pushing paper. But, it is not long before Mr. Incredible and family are soon battling evil once again.
Brad Bird is no newcomer to the film industry. He is the man responsible for 1999's animated masterpiece The Iron Giant. Although The Iron Giant is a gem of a film, it never garnered a strong audience at theatres, and yet it remains one of the most acclaimed animated features in recent times. With The Incredibles, Bird is experiencing an entirely different kind of success. It is receiving the highest praises of the year while receiving surprisingly steep commercial success as well. The Incredibles surprised media analysts and took in a staggering seventy million dollars its debut weekend, making it the second best premier for an animated feature, significantly behind Shrek 2's astounding 108 million dollar debut.
Bird takes computer animation to new heights in this film, making each scene ornate and beautiful. It's realistic images and outstanding action sequences never cease to captivate the audience. Bird's perfect use of vibrant colors and artistry is a treat for the viewer's eyes. He shows a true filmmaker's eye for the screen with his advanced and stellar cinematography. He not only uses the computer animation to simply capture pictures, but also uses it as a true form of art.