#day168

So, I saw THIS over the weekend:

Non-spoiler review: IT TOPPED THE FIRST ONE FOR ME.

But that’s a tall order, considering I put “The Incredibles” as my top Pixar flick. Sure, I loved the “Toy Story” films, as well as “Monsters, Inc.” But I’ve intentionally held out on all the other Pixar movies. 

And I’m fine with that. 

This isn’t some passive-aggressive way of getting somebody to sway me into watching, say, “Inside Out” or any of the “Cars”/“Finding Nemo” flicks. 

No, seriously, I’m actually good with holding out 14 years for the best franchise in Pixar’s library. 

Just my 2¢, of course. But that’s not what I’m about to knock around here today. 

First off, I regret that I figured out who the villain was early on.

The good thing is, it doesn’t matter if you do. Because the rest of the film is so balls-to-the-wall action-packed & badass, you won’t care. 

I should also mention that this is coming from a dude who never figures out the twist in movies. Like NEVER. I’m talking in ANY film. 

Hell, I didn’t even know about that whole necrophilia subplot with Colin Firth in “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.” 

I mean, it’s ABBA. Of COURSE it’s got a sex-with-dead-people angle.

Okay, enough Firth bashing. Onto the final regret.

So, during my particular screening, I was stuck in front of an annoying gaggle of tweens, who were more concerned with how funny it was to “shhhhhh” each other rather than actually watch the film.

And before you say anything, I’m about to beat you to the punch: yes, I AM an old fart in a movie theater getting pissed at pre-pubescents who: 

A) were just having a good time  B) weren’t even alive when the first one came out

But ultimately, this only has to do with them peripherally. 

I’m talking about the overall tone of this flick. Like the first one, let’s just say it’s mostly geared toward adults. I mean, sure, there are specific moments for kids, like all the Jack Jack bits,

all of which are wonderful, BTW. 

But whereas it’s got more action than the first one, tonally, it’s the same monster: nice pauses & beats that make it feel like something MORE than some anthropomorphic Pixar film.

Which is why I regret that there aren’t “Kids-Only Screenings” & “Grown-Ups-Only Screenings” for films like this. (Notice I didn’t say, “Adults-Only” in order to avoid pervy connotations.)

I don’t know. Maybe there ARE in some cities. That way, the kids can be in one screening & the adults can be in the other. Anyway, in the case of “The Incredibles 2,” it would’ve been better for me.

Signed, Cranky, Old, Clearly-Should-Let-This-Go Fart

So, go out there & enjoy “Incredibles 2,” err’body. And if you’re a tween, I have just one word of advice for you: 

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