Pixar saves the day with new CGI flick

"The Incredibles," Pixar's newest and lengthiest animated film to date, proves the company's persistent theatrical success will continue for at least one more movie. \nThe film follows a family of superheroes who are forced to live as their secret identities and give up crime fighting antics after the public turns against its masked protectors. Elastigirl (Holly Hunter) has adjusted to civilian life, seemingly enjoying her new role as a wife and mother. Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) works as a disgruntled insurance agent who helps his customers to the extent that his employment is detrimental to his company. Their children Violet (Sarah Vowell), Dash (Spencer Fox) and Jack Jack are each becoming impatient with their constant relocation through the Witness Protection Agency and are upset by the fact that their parents disallow the use of their powers. \nMr. Incredible, now known as Bob Parr, is contacted by a mysterious agency who offers him a job using his powers again while tripling his current income. After working for his mysterious benefactor for a few months Mr. Incredible discovers that his new employer is not quite what he seems and is forced to deal with actions from his past. \nThe movie, despite its length, keeps childrens' attention along with making sure adults are entertained. The animation is absolutely breathtaking as Pixar continues to outdo itself time and time again. The only element the movie lacked was more appearances of Lucius Best, aka Frozone (Samuel Jackson) whose highly entertaining personality and dialogue would have added to the enjoyability of the cartoon. \nEach Pixar release, excluding "A Bugs Life," has grossed more than its predecessor. "The Incredibles" has its work cut out for it, as 2004's "Finding Nemo" is the highest grossing animated film of all time (grossing $339.7 million dollars), but "The Incredibles" succeeds in much the same vein as "Toy Story" in being just as enjoyable for children as it is for adults.\nAlthough playing on five screens at Kerasotes Showplace West, the movie rapidly sold out most screenings and rightfully so. "The Incredibles" is the best animated movie in years and an amazing investment of an hour and forty-five minutes.