The Supers are back, bringing back the similar family dynamics and an upgraded fun ride. Disney's Incredibles 2 bring back the red and black suited family back on the screen after a long gap of 14 years and give it a boost, both in the relation of powers and the patent superhero action with a thrilling climax.
The film begins exactly where it ended in the prequel, with the Incredibles fighting the evil, while superheroes remain illegal. Then comes Winston Deavor (Bob Odenkirk), a superhero fan who wants to help bring Supers back. He calls forth Elastigirl to join him on his mission, enlisting her to commit public acts of crime-fighting and introducing her to his sister Evelyn. As Helen goes off to bring more Supers back on the map, Mr Incredible aka Bob, struggles with the more domestic duty of being an in-house parent. Meanwhile, and while on the mission, Helen confronts the Screenslaver – a mysterious villain who hijacks screens in order to project hypnotic images to can brainwash viewers.
Director Brad Bird once again presents his innate understanding of the animated superhero genre with an engrossing feature. The heroes are flawed, but humane and it is that balance between superpowers and emotions that bring humour to the screen. The addition to this family is Jack-Jack, the infant son of Bob and Helen, who we discovered has powers in the last film, only to find out that was but a glimpse. The infant is gifted with incredible potential, a supernova of a dozen superhero abilities.
It's interesting how Bird plays with the women dynamics in the film, making Elastigirl the face of this mission and Evelyn as a genius brain behind the curtain. In contrast there is Mr Incredible, his vanity and doubt, and his coming to terms with them after a brief struggle with his inner prejudice.
With a PG rating, the film appeals to a generation which has grown up in the times of Marvel and DC, and so provides a relief from the intense world of moral in a simple yet thoughtful way. It cashes in nostalgia for older viewers and brings an animated, adorable freshness into a crowded superhero universe for the young ones.
However, the film feels slightly stretched before the climax, almost as a replay of the original film’s tale, working to prove its relevance. However, superhero fatigue doesn’t exist when there’s a compelling story to be told.
Overall, Incredibles 2 is a charming, adorable and a fun-filled sequel of a Disney classic. Was the decade-long wait worth it? Yes. Should we wait for the third instalment? Maybe. Only if they explore more on Jack-Jack powers and don't let him grow up.
PS: Enter the theatre early to experience Disney's short film Bao. The meaningful short is adorable and heart-warming at the same time. Disney has made its own Baghban and this will make of tear-up because of its cuteness, rather than drama.
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