The Incredibles: Is The Sequel Better Than The Original?

8. Tone

The Incredibles is a classic example of a family friendly, light hearted Disney movie, where other Pixar movies have dabbled with more solemn, darker moments, like Woody and co. being seconds away from a fiery demise, or the entire opening sequence from Up.

While Incredibles 2 didn't have any real emotionally crushing moments either, there was certainly a noticeably darker tone to this movie than the first. When we learn about Winston Deavor's motives behind his superhero programme, we see his father shot and killed by robbers, followed by his wife passing away shortly after.

This feeling is consistent throughout the rest of the movie, with the majority of the action sequences taking place at night, including the very Dark Knight-esque train sequence. Even Elastigirl's new suit is darker. While this is not a negative in itself, it is certainly jarring when compared to the first movie and not what the audience entered the cinema expecting.

Winner: The Incredibles