In 2004, Walt Disney released THE INCREDIBLES to tremendous worldwide acclaim. Following the misfortunes of a superhero family forced to live as a “normal” family, this story was penned and directed by SIMPSONS veteran writer Brad Bird.

The sixth Disney and Pixar co-production was not only well-received, it spawned a phenomenal merchandising frenzy that had children of all ages scrambling for everything from cups to pajamas to toys to lunchboxes. It continues to be one of the most-viewed Disney films. Indeed, it has quickly climbed the ranks to become a Disney animated classic.

En route to his wedding, Mr. Incredible swoops in to save a man falling from a building. So kicks off the film as Mr. Incredible accidentally damages a passenger train in the process of saving the falling man. Promptly after his wedding, Mr. Incredible and his cohorts find out the city has been sued by the falling man (who was trying to kill himself) and the passengers on the train. Reacting to the public outcry, the government is forced to drive the superheros underground. They are forced to live quiet, suburban lives.

Craig T. Nelson, of COACH fame, voices Mr. Incredible, while Academy award-winner Holly Hunter voices his wife, Elastigirl. They have two children, Dash and Violet, who were born with super powers but are forbidden to use them. Their baby Jack Jack, seems to be a normal child, much to the chagrin of Mr. Incredible. They are all forced to live as “normal” people, working normal lives.

An over-zealous fan of Mr. Incredible, after being inadvertently snubbed by his idol, decides to reek vengeance on all superheroes. He begins to lure unwitting superheroes to his island fortress as fodder for his superhero killing machine. Mr. Incredible, more than eager to get back to the crime-fighting life, accepts a mission to the island to investigate. Little does he know he is being lured to his death.

Meanwhile, his wife Helen (Elastigirl) maintains home and hearth. She doesn’t suspect anything is wrong until she notices a tear in her husband’s old superhero outfit. After a bit of snooping, she discovers her husband has broken his promise to not fight crime, putting the family in jeopardy. Once Helen learns about his secret mission, she flies on a jet to confront him.

As the jet soars towards the little island, we find out Dash and Violet have stowed away on the plane. Suddenly, the plane is attacked by the nefarious Syndrome. Helen has to get her children working together as a team before it’s too late. Can they band together in time to save themselves and Mr. Incredible? Can they survive long enough to defeat Syndrome? This Disney animated classic is essential for every family DVD collection.

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