Incredibles 2 (2018)

	Also Known As: -
	Year of first release: 2018
	Director: Brad Bird (The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Tomorrowland, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol)
	Actors (voices): Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell
	Country: USA
	Genre: Animation, Action
	Conditions of visioning: 03.10.2018, in-flight entertainment 10" screen
Synopsis: The family of Mr Incredible and Elastigirl is contacted by a private entrepreneur on a venture to rehabilitate super-heroes.
Review: I have always loved the first The Incredibles for its mix of children story and adult spy movie, for its several levels of viewing. This sequel comes far too late and with far too few great ideas like the first one had. But I had seen the uninteresting trailer and was ready for it. The movies starts right when the first finished 14 years ago, and it is funny that the quality of the special effects barely improved since the original masterpiece. It was maybe partly done on purpose for continuity. The story includes everything that was to be expected: a new villain of course, manipulation, the kids using their powers, more supers, more Jack-Jack fun, and the continuation of the reflection on work vs. family. Indeed this time Elastigirl takes the lead while the father stays at home to take care of the kids. But I didn't get caught by the movie like I was by the first, and for example I have no memory of its soundtrack while I still surprise myself humming the tune of the theme from the first movie. In the end it was easy to watch, but contrarily to Toy Story 2 which was so good it was upgraded from direct-to-video to theatrical release, Incredibles 2 would have been fine in video only.
Rating: 4 /10