Posted 19 June 2018
Was it really worth the wait? What took so long?
On Sunday, I went to go see Incredibles 2 at the theater. In 2004, I saw the original Incredibles movie and I remember liking it a whole lot. I bought it when it came out on DVD (fun fact: it came with a print kit CD-ROM). To brush up on my Incredibles knowledge before watching this new movie, I watched the original movie on that same DVD. I was reminded about the awesomeness of the original movie that I became excited about watching the sequel.
Some years after the first movie came out, I wondered if there was ever going to be a sequel. I wondered if they were even considering it or how good it would be or if there should even be a sequel. When I found out a sequel was coming out, I wasn’t too sure at first. I thought the first Incredibles itself was efficient enough, a gem not to be tainted by a sub par sequel. I wanted the project to get cancelled. As the time grew closer and I saw the link for a trailer online, I thought to myself, “So, they really are doing this.” The other part of me said that I shouldn’t be too quick to judge. As soon as a release date became available I made a mental note. Since I saw Incredibles 1, why not watch Incredibles 2? So that’s what I did.
And how impressed I was! I’m glad I took the chance. Yes, the first movie was great but I’d say this second movie was even greater. It even looked like the animation was slightly better (of course, due to 14 years of improvements). It did a great job carrying on where the first movie left off. I’d say this movie had a lot more action and suspense. It had my attention the entire time. You have to enjoy the scene when Bob struggles with Jack Jack late at night. It sure was something. It was also great to see Edna making a return as well. Oh, and SEIZURE WARNING: there might be times when something seizure-inducing comes up very briefly. Just look away slightly and you can see it end with the corner of you eye. You’ll know when you see it.
This is how a sequel should be. I hope other movie makers take note whenever they decide to make sequels of their own movies. Whether it took this movie 4 years or 14 years to get to us, it was so worth the wait. This movie gets a solid 5 stars. Would I like to see another sequel? Likely, even if we have to wait another 14 years or so for it to be completed. I’m glad this sequel was made.