Toon Talk: The Incredibles Blu-Ray - Apr 12, 2011

Toon Talk: The Incredibles Blu-Ray
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Four brand new bonuses lead off Disc Two�s supplementary features, starting with the latest �Paths to Pixar� focusing on �Story Artists�, wherein you�ll learn all about what they do and how you can do it too (key word: draw!). Another �Studio Stories� tells the tale of �Gary�s Birthday�� but wait, who is Gary? Meanwhile, the interactive feature titled �The New Nomanisan: A Top Secret Redevelopment Plan� (ostensibly a �brochure� that shows how Syndrome�s secret island headquarters has been transformed into a family friendly tourist destination) takes a weak idea and hammers it into the ground. Lastly, �Ending with a Bang: Making the End Credits� is a too-short look at the creation of The Incredibles� celebrated end credit sequence. The highly stylized graphics were inspired by the color scripts designed for the main film, but a key component of the sequence, the �Incredits� score by Michael Giacchino, is barely even mentioned.

The remainder of the disc consists of �classic content� from the previous Incredibles DVD, including �The Making of The Incredibles�, the hilarious Mr. Incredible and Pals (with optional commentary from Mr. I himself and Frozone) and a whole basketful of Easter Eggs (though far from hidden now). Six deleted scenes (including an extended alternate opening) and the film�s original teaser are also included in high def for the first time, as well as six �ABC Stunt Promos� and three commercials that I believe are new to home video.

Also released this week, in anticipation of its sequel�s theatrical debut this summer, is a Disney DVD/Blu-ray combo pack of Pixar�s Cars. Both of the new releases, Cars and The Incredibles, include an offer for free admission to Cars 2, opening June 24, via the Disney Movie Rewards program.

Toon Talk Rating: B+

Coming Soon:

  • High School Musical�s resident diva breaks out on her own in Sharpay�s Fabulous Adventure (April 19, Disney DVD and Blu-ray).
  • April 22 is Earth Day, so that means the next Disney Nature documentary in theaters. This year�s feature: African Cats.
  • Spring has sprung, time for the Prom (in theaters April 29 from Walt Disney Pictures).

Discuss It

-- Kirby C. Holt
-- Logos by William C. Searcy, Magic Bear Graphics

Kirby is a lifelong Disney fan and film buff. He is also an avid list maker and chronic ellipsis user ... In addition to his Toon Talk reviews, Kirby is the creator of Movie Dearest, a blog for movie fans.

Took Talk: Disney Film & Video Reviews by Kirby C. Holt is posted whenever there's something new to review.

The opinions expressed by our Kirby C. Holt, and all of our columnists, do not necessarily represent the feelings of LaughingPlace.com or any of its employees or advertisers. All speculation and rumors about the future plans of the Walt Disney Company are just that - speculation and rumors - and should be treated as such.

-- Posted April 12, 2011

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