While the critic's press embargo for "Incredibles 2" is June 11, and no professional film critic that saw the movie at a press screening is allowed to say anything about the movie one way or the other, fans attend these screenings as well. With the press screenings for "Incredibles 2" already underway, many of these fans have taken to social media to give their early opinion of the next Pixar movie, which hits theaters on June 15. The good news for fans of the original who might have reservations about the sequel is that the response has been overwhelmingly positive.
'Incredibles 2' critical response
Fans who went to see "Incredibles 2" -- or at least the ones who are posting on Twitter -- seem to love the new Pixar animated movie. Even some critics who are embargoed have taken to Twitter to express their delight. Steven Weintraub, the editor-in-chief of the mega-movie site Collider, said he loved the movie, calling it a "fantastic sequel" and reported that he plans to see it again.
So happy to report @BradBirdA113 delivered a fantastic sequel to 'The Incredibles'. Absolutely loved #Incredibles2. And @m_giacchino score is, as always, awesome. Can't wait to see it again. pic.twitter.com/bPrU6HHicM
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) June 6, 2018
Eric Eisenberg, the events editor at CinemaBlend, has also checked in with his thoughts on the new Pixar movie, saying that it is "a blast." He also reports that the sequel succeeded in building the characters and the world.
Most sequels just repeat what happened before, but it sounds like "Incredibles 2" is taking a more original direction. Eisenberg said he had his doubts but it was funny and action-packed and he said ti will be one of the summer's best Movies.
Wow!! #Incredibles2 is a blast. It does a great job building on the characters and the world, and it's super funny and action packed throughout. I had my doubts, but was thoroughly impressed. Will go down as one of the best titles of the summer. pic.twitter.com/jxR3U4SNoo
— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) June 6, 2018
Film critic Scott Mendelson of Forbes said that he argued for the last 14 years that "The Incredibles" did not need a sequel at all.
However, he seems happy to have the Pixar movie prove him wrong. He said that, after seeing this sequel, he will accept "Incredibles 3" with open arms if the studio wants to make it.
I spent 14 years arguing that the world didn't need an #Incredibles2 . After tonight, I would welcome an INCREDIBLES 3 with open arms.
— Scott Mendelson (@ScottMendelson) June 6, 2018
Skyler Shuler of Disney Film Facts wrote that he considers "Incredibles 2" to be the best Pixar movie since "Toy Story 3." He reports that the film takes the great qualities of the first movie and then builds upon it.
He also said that Jack-Jack "steals this whole movie."
INCREDIBLES 2 is easily Pixar’s best sequel since TOY STORY 3.
— Skyler Shuler (@Skylerhxc) June 6, 2018
Pixar did a fantastic job taking the qualities of the Parr family from the first film and building upon that in this film.
Heads up, Jack Jack steals this whole movie. #Incredibles2
'Incredibles 2': The story
"Incredibles 2" starts off where the first movie ended, with the Parr family and Frozone beating Underminer and then being forced back into hiding. However, when a new organization wants to bring the supers back to the public to help fight crime again, Elastigirl is chosen to be the face of the new generation of heroes.
This leaves Mr.
Incredible at home to raise his family and take care of their toddler Jack-Jack, who is developing his new superpowers. Soon, a new threat to the world emerges and the superfamily must team up once again to save the world.
"The Incredibles" officially hits theaters on June 16.