It is without a doubt that over the years Disney and Pixar’s animated films have captured the hearts of many, and Brad Bird’s The Incredibles (2004) clearly makes the cut. The Incredibles is set in a universe where there exists certain people who possess superpowers. However, due to changes in the law, superheroes are made illegal, forcing supers to live and work jobs without using their powers, disguising themselves as ordinary people. The story is told from the perspective of Bob Parr, a former superhero who works at an insurance company. After eventually getting fired from his job, he grabs the opportunity to do hero work under a top secret organisation that not even his family is aware about. Soon, his wife, Helen Parr, starts to get suspicious of Bob and attempts to track him down, only to discover that he has fallen into a superhero-hunting trap organised by Syndrome, a former fan rejected by Bob. Being an animated film produced by Disney and Pixar, already audiences expect family-friendly content from the film. However, The Incredibles manages to tell a significantly more unique story than their previous works, as well as even surprise audiences by being the first Pixar feature film to receive a PG rating (Filmsite n.d).
