Brad Bird's animated movie The Incredibles has been compared to the Fantastic Four since its release over 20 years ago. Despite three attempts to reboot the Fantastic Four, including a 2005 film and a 2015 remake, none have matched the acclaim of The Incredibles. The film's unique animation style allowed for effects and character representations that live-action films struggle to achieve. Additionally, Bird's choice to create original characters enabled him to embed meaning into their powers, avoiding the challenges of adapting existing characters with complex histories.
The Incredibles is animated, allowing for stylized heroes and effects that often fail in live-action, including super-stretchy bodies and symbolically large figures.
By creating original characters, Bird infused real meaning into each character's powers, avoiding the awkward baggage of updating 40-year-old superhero narratives.
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