The Incredibles is a delightful film depicting a family thrown into crisis by a series of mishaps that put a strain on them personally and as a family. Each character has something to deal with-the dad was a superhero and now must work like “normal” people do and out of the limelight. Mom is doing her best to hold things together in their more confined environment as everyday citizens. The children are a little confused about their powers and how to be “normal” in a world that is often more easily dealt with as super heroes.

In the end, a world-threatening emergency gives them impetus to shed their human identities and rise to the roles they were meant to fill. Each individual brings their unique talents to bear against a formidable enemy. In the process their personal problems fade and their family becomes an unconquerable united front. Teamwork is not only a good idea but is critical to their survival and that of earth’s inhabitants.