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The Incredibles 2 Review (No Spoilers)

In 2004 audiences marvelled at Disney Pixar's The Incredibles (Brad Bird) with its brilliant characters, great action and slick 1960's-esque style. And now, 14 years later, the film is finally getting a sequel. With everyone returning, even director Brads Bird (The Iron Giant, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol) who lately has had a less than smooth transition into live-action films. But now he's back in the medium that he excels at with the hotly anticipated sequel. First Thoughts This movie is, for lack of a better word, Incredible! The filmmakers have brought everything audiences loved from the original and have doubled down on it. The characters are taken in interesting stories, the action is amazing and the animation is just breath-taking.  Elastigirl/Holly Hunter Arguably my favourite character in the film! Elastigirl has really upped her game in this film. Whilst she was great in the original she took everything to a whole new level. Particularly ...

Top 10 Superhero film of 2018

And so the Superhero Genre continues with another year of films! 2017 saw Marvel continue in great success with some of its big franchises, such as Guardians Of The Galaxy and Thor: Ragnarok and DC saw great success with Wonder Woman and unfortunate problems with Justice League. But next year sees the genre grow even bigger! With both new heroes, continuations of heroes and some Ani-Heroes joining the field! 10. New Mutants (April 13th) The only reason that this film is at the bottom of my list is that, whilst I was interested in the Trailer, I was not impressed by it. However, I do appreciate experimentation in cinema. And this is definitely quite a new take on the Superhero genre. By adding a horror element to the mix. New Mutants  centres around a group of mutants inside a secret facility and coming to terms with their abilities. Maisie Williams (Game Of Thrones, iBoy)  and Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things, Shut In) . It looks interesting and I'm sure it'll stand ...