The Incredibles 2

The second movie I saw today on our double feature marathon. "The Incredibles" has been said to be the most perfect superhero movie of all time. The real question is can the second film hold up to the original? The obvious question for every sequel honestly. Was it any good, or was a super let down? Lets find out:

The Incredibles 2- I remember racing out to get a copy of this film on DVD as soon as it came out. I truly enjoyed the film. Then for some odd reason, it took Pixar and Disney 14 years later to come out with a sequel. I mean, this animated family feels like a Fantastic Four movie done right. It goes further than just get the bad guys its the family demographics as well. 

Plot- It takes place literally from the 1st movie with our heroes trying to stop the villain The Underminer. Supers are still outlawed by the government, and the battle with The Underminer solidified it. Our super parents not knowing what to do to support their family is approached by an entrepreneur, Winston Deavor and his sister, Evelyn. They want to bring supers back in a positive light, hopefully removing the law. Elasticgirl goes into action while Mr. Incredible stays home with the family, by the requests of Winston.

This movie really has some moments that hit home with regards to the family functions. It was cool seeing Elasticgirl being the focus of a hero this time. When there weren't any action sequences I found myself laughing from the characters interactions with each other. This movie was really good, and i recommend seeing this with the family. You even get to see some supers fighting against each other.


Final Verdict- 7/10, a great feel-good animated movie for all ages.

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Finding Dory

Hey everyone, back again to dive into some of these animated movies of the summer. One in particular for me, because it has that nostalgia feel for me is this one from Disney and Pixar. Lately, animated movies more and more follow the formula making everything for all ages, which has bright colors, flashy things, and cute characters for the children, and hidden adult jokes that fly over children's heads. Now did this one movie hold up to the original, or did I want a refund so I can buy a fish filet from Mickey Ds? Lets find out:

Finding Dory- The big animated genre has moved on from the typical hand drawn style, and full on computer animations. The companies have really focused on story lines to appear to all genders and ages. "Finding Nemo" was a story about a dad who lost everything in a blink of an eye, and became an over protecting father to hold onto what he had left of his family. Once again in this film it's the search of a sense of belonging, and finding ones parents for Dory. Weird, why its called "Finding Dory" when she's trying to find her parents, I dunno, doesn't matter.


Plot- Dory begins getting flashes of her past, even though she has the worst memory of all time. She, finally, can recall something from her past, and its about her parents and past. Dory is overcome to go and find her parents, and asks her buddy Marlin to come help her.

Ok, the movie does many things right. First off, it got the original cast to voice act the fish we remember and adored. Second, the movie really plays at the heart strings so much, by making you laugh one minute, and really sensitive the next. The new character Hank voiced by Ed O'Neill was hands down my favorite of the film. I hope they make a movie called, "Finding Hank". I just love these types of feel good stories, because nowadays we just need them more than ever.


Final Verdict- 8.8/10- Go see this movie with your kids or date night.


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