The Incredibles

I am a huge fan of the superhero genre as a result of my cravings for action, that is, over-the-top action that is not normally found in realistic-type movies. Movies such as Spiderman 2 and X-Men 2 as well as Smallville have come a long way in their special effects compared to similar movies/shows of the past to make the action look cool and impressive.

The Incredibles is a superhero animation by Pixar Studios, the same company that produced Finding Nemo which currently has a domestic gross of over $300 millions dollars and if The Incredibles stays strong at the box office in the coming weeks, it may reach that figure as well.

The Incredibles is about a superhero family forced to live a normal way of life as a result of all the frivolous lawsuits claiming that their superpowers did more harm than good. Mr. Incredible, the main character of the movie, still wants to use his superhuman abilities to help people but he is unable to until one day, a mysterious benefactor contacts him and requests his services.

The film is definitely well-made and entertaining, even to adults IMHO. The storyline, action, and humor kept me interested throughout the whole film. My main complaint is that the superhuman feats in animation form appeared somewhat ordinary when compared to similar action sequences in non-animation scenes and I just wasn't that impressed. For instance, I was much more impressed by the action scenes in Smallville when Clark uses his superspeed to do something while everything around him stops moving. Overall, I highly recommend this film and I give it an A-.

Looking forward to moving out

If all goes well, I should be moving into my new place in the next couple weeks. Here are 5 reasons why I'm looking forward to moving out:

1. I can sleep during the day without being waken up by noises around the house.
2. I can regulate the thermostat to attain normal room temperature so I no longer have to freeze in the winter or boil in the summer.
3. I don't have to worry anymore about sudden water temperature changes in the shower when someone flushes the toilet or uses the sink.
4. I no longer have to stare at a week's worth of leftovers in the refrigerator that my family has a habit of accumulating.
5. I can walk around in my babysuit whenever I want :-)

Deep down though, I'll miss living with my family.