Incredible Questions
Category: Movies...
Posted Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 08:56 PM [GMT-6]

MLB and I saw The Incredibles today and, frankly, some things didn't make a lot of sense to me. [Caution: Potential spoilers ahead]

  • Of all the people in the world who might have some self-image issues, wouldn't you think that Elastigirl would be the best-equipped to deal with them? So why was she so obsessed with the size of her superhero-suited rearend?

  • Should Baby Jack Jack's ability to do a credible imitation of Rosemary's Baby be considered a legitimate superpower? Or is he really the yang to Frozone's yin?

  • That lame cartoon that preceded the movie...what was that all about? What an embarrassment (I noticed the credits gave thanks to Steve Jobs; they should have given him an apology).

  • Did anyone else feel like they were sometimes watching a remake of the X-Men movies, which were themselves remakes of comics? There must be a cosmic truth being played out here, but darned if I know what it is.

  • Can somebody please explain to me what a hottie like Bomb Voyage saw in that loser Syndrome? I know it wasn't his 'do.

Overall, we enjoyed "The Incredibles," but didn't find it laugh-out-loud good like, say, "Shrek II." It also seemed a bit slow in places, particularly in the beginning, and I wonder how well it keeps the attention of younger viewers.

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I loved the beginning cartoon... the little lamb dancing and jumping and bouncing...

Posted by: Jon at November 23, 2004 10:35 PM

Maybe so, but I kept hoping for an appearance of Elmer Fudd and his trusty shotgun.

Posted by: Eric at November 23, 2004 10:47 PM

Elastigirl's worried about her figure? That has to be some sly directorial joke.

"Can somebody please explain to me what a hottie like Bomb Voyage saw in that loser Syndrome? I know it wasn't his 'do."

Sure. On one condition. You have to first explain what attractive hotties still see in this guy!

Posted by: Mr. Freen at November 24, 2004 01:48 AM

Eric, re: "I wonder how well it keeps the attention of younger viewers ..."

We got to experience that firsthand last week. Our 10-year-old was invited to a birthday party that included an afternoon at the cinema, watching "The Incredibles." They were joined by a number of friends and classmates who also happened to be in the theatre, for a total of abot 25 kids.

At the same time, there was another group (a 'Mothers Day Out' bunch, I think) of 20 or so kids who likked a little younger, maybe 7'sh.

A lot of other kids - of all ages - scattered around the theater with their families, including our 8-year-old.

The general concensus seems to be they all had a blast. Lots of laughing at the funny moments, shouting at the exciting moments, cheering at a couple of points ... all of which several parents joined-in.

Chatter in the corridor, after the film, showed a lot of enthusiasm, and more than a few requests to see it again some time.

One of the perq's of being a parent is the excuse of being able to yield to a lifelong temptation to once again watch a movie like a kid ... no matter how old and serious you've become. :-)

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Eric, and everyone that visits this blog - I hope Thanksgiving offers a special opportunity for you and yours to celebrate the thanks we feel throughout the year, for the gift (the blessing) that never stops giving.

Posted by: Jeff at November 24, 2004 09:06 AM

One of the perq's of being a parent is the excuse of being able to yield to a lifelong temptation to once again watch a movie like a kid ... no matter how old and serious you've become. :-)

Great point, Jeff! Plus, seeing a movie with a bunch of your pals somehow makes everything better when you're that age. It's not simply the movie itself...it's the whole experience.

And thanks for the Thanksgiving greetings (we won't get into an endless spiral of reciprocal thanks, will we?)...right back atcha!

Posted by: Eric at November 24, 2004 09:13 AM

You have to first explain what attractive hotties still see in this guy!

Ummm...his merry-go-round?

Posted by: Eric at November 24, 2004 09:14 AM

"Does this costume make my butt look big?"

Actually, I thought it was a wry reminder of her Everywoman status, and let's face it, we can all use a little duality now and then.

Posted by: CGHill at November 24, 2004 07:58 PM

Actually, I thought it was a wry reminder of her Everywoman status...

Charles, I thought this was the theme of the whole movie.

Posted by: Eric at November 25, 2004 11:42 AM
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