Combining a family-oriented superhero adventure with the brilliant animation of Disneys Pixar (the creators of MONSTERS INC. & FINDING NEMO), THE INCREDIBLES charts new territory in the technical wizardry of computer-generated cartoons. Using complex angles & a filmic sensibility, the animation feels like live action, & smart techniques such as cuts to grainy film stock give this movie instant sophistication. Writer-director Brad Bird, with his creative storytelling & well-paced character development, does the rest. This tale is set in a slightly futuristic society where superheroes are no longer appreciated (Read: But I didnt want to be saved!) & are forced to assume a very low profile. So, for Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson), his wife Elastigirl (Holly Hunter), & his three fledgling superhero kids, maintaining a lifestyle of mediocrity in order to appear normal causes constant friction. When the opportunity suddenly arises for the Incredibles to use their powers to fight evil, its trial-by-fire to learn to work as a superteam. Together they must stop the maniacal Syndrome (Jason Lee) from unleashing a murderous robot in a big city. Fast action & violence involving large explosions make this a film that is better suited for older children rather than the very little ones. Yet family themes & comic episodes prevail, with eclectic characters like Edna the fashion designer (voiced by Bird himself) & the iceman Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson) adding extra moments of fun.