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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 18_04/14/2005 rE v p G� �� , � � �,; .� � - O � � . �`�v V111G��' O�T�l.�.E�JI.A. � co _ � P�s&Re��Ll�t��rlt Date: 3/25/2005 � To: Micha.el CouT.zo, V'illage Manager Cc: -` Gwen Carlisle, Village Clerk From: Greg Corbitt, Director of Parks & Recreation RE: Yillage Council Agenda Item for April Meetin� Consideration of Movie Under The Moon, Apri123� from 7:00 -10:00 pm at Constitution Park Please consider the Parks and Recreation Department to offer a Movie In The Park on Saturday, April 23, 2005 from 7:00 — 10:00 pm @ Constitution Park (399 Seabrook Rd.). Please place on Consent Agenda for Council's approval. \ ,_::_, . ;. � � , ; � � , Y . ,� ._ ____. . n e ar ��. . � Apri123rd, 2005 7:OOpm Village of Tequesta Parks and Recreations resen The Incredibl Rated PG Bring your Kids and a Blanket to en j oy The Incredible on a 3 ot Movie Screen in Constitution Park! Fee: $ 1.00 per person (children under 3 are FREE) Angies Pizza, Popcorn, Italian Ice, Candy and Drinks will for sale! Village of Tequesta Parks and Recreation Department Program Planning Worksheet Acrivity # Submitted By: Sha.nnon Willer PROGRAM NAME Movie In The Park � New Program ❑ Repeat Program ❑ Fee Increase For Leisure Times: ❑ Fall ❑ Winter � Spring ❑ Summer PROGRAM DESCRIPTI�N: A Movie-In-The Park—A new release movie called the "Incredibles" a PG rated mavie. The movie is to be shown on a 19.5' x 35' movie screen. The�e will be a $1.00 entrance fee. There will be food and re�'reshments served. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Event is desi�ned to re-create drive in movies atmosphere, but without the car. Beginning Date: ril 23, 2005 Ending Date: ril 23, 2005 Day(s) of Program: Saturda Times: 7:00 — 10:00 P Holidays Observed: TON� Total # of Classes/Games: �/ Location: onstitution Park, 399 Seabrook Rd. Ages: A e Maximum enrollment: 50 Minimum enrollment: T�A/ OBJECTIVES What specific knowledge or skills will the participants gain from participation in this program? {These objectives must be evaluated @ the end of the program) �' To offer an affordable form of entertainment t� the ITitlage of Tequesta Community �' Ta provide posrtive Recreation opportunities to the Community �' To make new friends � To get to know your� neighbor a To celebrate the S�ring Time and the coming of summer PROGRAMIDESIGN ELEMENTS (Please circle all that apply) l. Program/Services Determinants: Q Conceptual foundations of play —recreation-leisure Q Organizational philosophy —goals-objectives � Q Constiiuent needs Q Experiences desirable for clientele Q Community Opportunities 2. Method of Program Delivery Q Directed Self-Directed Outreach C1 User Services Rentals Q General Supervision Q Facilitation 3. Size of Group Individual Small Group Q Large Group 4. Degree of intellectual effort Light Q Moderate Intense Concentration 5. Degree of proficiency Beginning Intermediate Adva�ce Q Mixed 6. Degree of Physical Effort � Light Q Moderate Q Intense Exertion 7. Interactive Setting Individual . Club Competitive Study Group , Workshops Instructional Classes Discussion Groups Camp Drop-In 8. Primary focus of involvement Q Physical Q Intellectual C�( Social Q Creative Q Appreciative 9. Participants' level of responsibility in planning and/or conducting activities None - Little . Lf Moderate Substantial 10. Are scholarships available for those unahle tfl pay the full fees Yes No PROJECTED EXPEND{TURES Account Name Items of Expense Cost Detail Total Recreation Programming Movie Screen $2,650.00 $2,650.00 Staffing Recreation Pr rammin Lod in Ex enses $75.Q0 $75.00 Advertising 10 Street Signs $411.00 $411.00 1 Banner TOTAL EXPENDITURES �3 PROGRAM FEE (FULL COST RECOVERY) F�cpenditures divided by optimum number o# participants �3 �ULL COST RECOVERY FEE $3 FLAT FEE $i.00 RECOMMENDED FEE $�.00 Explanation (if Recommended Fee differs from Full Cost Recovery Fee): There will be a$1.00 entry fee for all adults. This fee will not recover the full cost. These types of events are partially paid by taxes. Program charge (per team/participant) X optimum # of participants: Program Charge: � $1.0 X Optimum # of Participants: 50 _ $500.00 PROGRAM EVALUATIDN (ATTACH EVALUATION FORM) Written evaluation is conducted @ end of (each class/program meeting, daily, weekly, end of session, end of program, end of league, end of event, end of season, annually) MARKET ANALYSIS Organizations Contacted Program Cost 1. Jupiter Courier $ Free 2. TC Palm News Paper $ Free 3. Signs ln One Dax $411.00 4. VUT Web Site $ Free 5. Home Town News $ Free �EVIE PPROVA �� , � :��{ �� , D ent Director D e The Incredibles DVD Review Page 1 of 15 ll �iru�it� I'isnu�-.�x In � Uix oiiilnq I�isnei' i�V/i)s: � i.� �:.��d � l)il�ci �.ni�n<rii:�n � I''u�ai I?VU� � I ver�i�hin�l %nr�r �libles The Incredibles: 2-Disc Collector's Edition DVD Review � ��" �� ,��,, �, . i �'?� � �f�eato°ac�P �elease: November 5, 2004 / 92aa�a�afiwg 7ae�e: 115 Minutes / Ratong: PG � � `' ;� . r� � ` - i!�oeect�a�; Brad �ird ' ; �,r.� � �, � F = ,?�` �. ��fi�e Cast: Craig T. Nelson (Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible), Holly Hunter (Helen Parr/Elastigirl), Samuel L. Jackson (Lucius Best/Frozone), Jason Lee (Buddy Pine/Syndrome), Sarah Vowell 4 ` (Violet Parr), Spencer Fox (Dashiell "Dash" Parr), Elizabeth Pena (Mirage), Brad Bird (Edna Mode), Wallace Shawn (Gilbert I-luph), Jean 5incere (Muriel Hogenson), John Ratzenberger , � � (The Underminer) � from �mSZ01'ICOf11 The dncredib/�� is the sixth and latest film from Pixar Rnimation Studios who just ten years ago gave us the first fully corr�puter animated feature film, Toy Story. Pixar has foliowed their debut effort with an unrivaled string of critically-acclaimed box office successes. The Irrcredibles did not even come elose to breaking that streak when it was released to theaters last November. The film earned some of the best reviews of the year and has grossed $259 million in the United States to date. Pixar's impeccable record has certainly won the public's approval and left the rest of the moviemaking industry to wonder just how they do it. Is there some kind of formula that can sirnply be plugged into a bunch e�f comp��ers to gen�rate a filri°r destined to win over critics ar�d moviegoers? The Incredib/es answers that question with a resounding "no", because there isn't anything which resembles past Pixar praductions except good quality entertainment. The Irrcredibles is marked by a series of fir�ts, from the first opening logo that doesn't feature Randy Newman's theme music to the first time that human characters are in the foreground. In fact, the film centers on a f�mily oP humans (another first). That family is the Parr family, who on the surface may seem pretty ordinary in appearance and behavior. The father, Bob Parr, is an insurance claims adjuster. Helen, the mother, is a housewife who tends to baby 7ack-Jack. Two additional kids, the shy Violet and the hyper Dash, round out the family unit. There's more to this typical middle class suburban family, though, because, as the film's opening scenes reveal, once, not too long ago, both �ob and Helen were superheroes protecting the public with their superstrength and elasticity, respectively. They had costumes, names (Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl), and an adoring public. Several lawsuits later, amidst criticism and protest, "supers" becarr�e r�l�catecf, invc�lunt�rily r�tired, and had ��ir ��t id��tities b�co�ne their only identities. http://www.ultimatedisney.com/theincredibles.html 3/28/2005 The Incredibles DVD Review Page 2 of 15 .M. � ' , L�, � a,�� , • . i '� ' ; .� . ;� � .., � ' ,; ` ; � a�. �`- � ,,�. :. � .��...,,- - :- :_ .,�..�: 9 � - - �� Fast-forward to present day, and Bob Parr is in a slump. His days are spent in a too-srnall cubicle where his willingness to aid clients conflicts with the company's interests, a fact pointed out to him by his pint-sized tyrant of a boss. When the day is done, Bob fights rush hour traffic in his too-smali car to a family that isn't exactly flourishing either. The kids, Dash and Violet, have powers of their own which they too must keep under wraps. Dash, who possesses the ability to run with remarkable speed, can't compete at sports and is left plotting pranks on his teacher. Violet, who can render herself invisible and is trying to master the art of the force field, is shy and self�conscious to a fault. Bringing the family together for dinnertime is like pulling the lid off a biender, and letting everyone's issues swirl around with messy results. These disputes and the normal sibling rivalry often complicate things between the parental units. Helen accepts their current situation and wants to embrace a normal existence for the family. On the other hand, Bob wants to relive the glory days, to which his study is a type of shrine. Wednesday's "Bowling Night" proves to be the only opporturrity for his best friend Frozone (civilian name: Lucius Best) and him to pick up police reports on the radio and secretly prove heroic. A mysterious message for Bob leads to a cure for his unsatisfying daily routines. He is called on a mission to the remote Nomanisan Island, where he will once again have an opportunity to prove super. The exotic day-saving adventures of Mr. Incredib�e and the complicated, dull suburban existence with a troubled but loving family present two very different options for our protagonist. This plays the central crux for film which is rich in action and adventure, but even richer in characters and story. The rest of Bob's family can't help but be thrown into the mix, as Syndrome, the fanboy-turned� madman, acts out his plans to earn the world's respect and rid it of superheroes. Naturally, their �ymbolic superpowers are called upon, but to reveal anymore might spoil a bit the pure thrills that the movie packs. Those thrills are countless and deserve to be experienced without forekrrowledge, even if they are no �ess potent on repeat viewings. ,- �- .��._ . ---'��==-- � " .;.�� . :; :� . The Incr�dibles v�a�s written and directed by Brad Bird, a former consultant on "The Simpsons" who rr�ade his directorial debut with The Iron Giant in 1999. A flop at the box office, Bird's well� revi�wed film (a type of Cold War twist on E.T.) found an audience on home video arrd has a stro�g Inter�et following. The roots of this film about a family of superheroes go back more than a decade to a time when Bird envisioned it as a cel animation project. Bird brings to Pixar several unique characteristics, but he stays true to the studio's ideal of storytelling first and http://www.ultimatedisney.com/theincredibles.html 3/28/2005 The Incredibles DVD Review Page 3 of 15 f�rem�s�o C�� course, �ixar's st�i�-�f�th�m�r� anir�lators assure 'tha� �ird's first CGI project has the techr�ical prowess which r�atches the wonderful script. In the winning action sequences that populate much of its second half, 7"he Irrcredibles calls to mind the pacing and tone of the original Star Wars films, and it ascends ta the heights of that grand crowd-pleasing epic with universal appeal and even more adrenaline. Brimming with action, the film never forgets the drama of its all-too-human superheroes and it rerriains moving and relevant during its flashiest spectacles. Unlike the previous Pixar films, The Incredibles is not primarily a comedy. Instead the film is seamlessly fused with humor that neither sidetracks nor waits for laughs. There's a bit of an edge as the film earnestly tackles discon�ent in modern society, but there's also the warmth that layers the best of films, a warmth which never gets sentimental and yet doesn't feel false or tacked on. Every new film that Pixar has released since Toy Story has seemed to have people saying "the bar has been raised," Well, it's fair to say that again, since The Incredibles has visual fireworks beyond anything we've seen before. The most obvious thing to notice is that Pixar has used the 2.35:1 widescreen aspect ratio here for only the second time. The first and last time they did was for A Bug's Life, a film whieh also avoids any of the surefire Pixar conventions (even if that is mostly retrospective analysis for only the studio's second film) and has unfairly developed a knack for being the least strong link on the Pixar chain, with reviews and grosses that fall a bit below the others while still far on the side of positive. Like that film, which seemed to call for a grander canvas to tackle the natural world, the decision to utilize a scope format for the high- octane action in The Ir�credibles seems logical. (To be fair, such a rationale could be used to justify the same for any of Pixar's visually stunning productions.) The wide frame lends itself to creating some unique cinematic images, and the location animation is breathtaking, particularly in the geometric city blocks and in the lush green hills of the secret island. ,.�� .�'".`� _ $� i , � .�. _ ,�"�. .. �; * � � *. . ■ • �� ; - '� , 7 ' -4�M'. f • �� t �� ' , } µ , • �� . g_,_.., ...._ _ . .J ! � " . _. ..._. ., • ^ : �.a, . r � R The animation of the hurnans both is obviously stylized and remarkably convincing. When your primary subjects are characters that are not bound by the laws of physics, you're opening yourself to endless possibilities in depicting their motion and endless ways with which to fail. But in anim�tion, as in everywhere eise, the film excels, creating a consistent and realistic- feeling vu�s�ld where limit� �o ��d, �i�deibilit�, and strength are thrown out the windowe W�i;c.hi�� di�� ncredibles �� rlcjsc �� rr�h�i has me contemplating their similarities. UVhile the two filrrrs are practically polar opposites when it comes to subject matter, pacing and story, they share at least one thing in corrimon. The Tr�credibles achieves the "plausible impossible", an ideal that Walt Disney and his animators strove to convey. It is in a world where humans move and act realistically that we can be swept away in unadulterated fant�sy and believe it. Though separated by more than 60 years, Bambi and TMe Incredibles are both milestones in animation and the two mustmown Disney DVDs this March. When talking of Pixar, the term "masterpiece" is relative, but having seen The Incredible.s several times now, I believe it is one of the studio's best efforts, and one of the best films http://www.ultimatedisney.com/theincredibles.html 3/28/2005 The Incredibles DVD Review Page 4 of 15 a�ybc�dy h�s rna�� ir� years. I ix�r cor��ii�ue� eo amaze i��. VUhile i�� l��st c�i��peti�or� nlay shun originality, the studio embraces it and the results have been wonderful each time. Fresh, funny, and everything a moviegoer could want, The Incredibles is the sixth time in as many tries that the computer anirriation studio has worked magic. (Keep your eyes open for a nice cameo appearance late in the film by legendary Disney animators Frank Thomas and 011ie .�ohnston, two men who hav� contributed so much to the medium over the years.) eI'I , 'I{ �,, 2.39:1 Anamorphie Widescreen, �� ,� Dolby Digital 5.1 EX (English, French, Spanish) � Subtitles: English, �rench, Spanish; Closed Captioned � j�1`'�', Release Date: March 15, 2005 � rwo Single-sided, dual-layered discs (DVD-9) � TNX-Certified with Optimizer tests �� Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 � -"� Black Dual Amaray Keepcase with Side �naps �— Nolographic Cardboard Slipcover Pixar's perfection in fiimmaking has always been matched by the flawl��sile�s of their digital presentation on DVD. The dncredibles sports a direct digital transfer and is as usual for the studio without incident. While none of us thought the computer animation in �"oy Story was lacking, in less than ten years, it's remarkable how far Pixar's visuals have come. The Incredible� pushes the medium as far as it's gone, ambitiously taking on a variety of locations and refusing to shy from the challenges that certain details or materials may pose, All of it is wonderfully rendered in this beautiful 2.39:5. anamorphic wide�creen transfer. The human characters, the faux-archival footage, the exuberant exteriors, the amazing visual effects,.ethey combine as a feast f�r eyes, o�e which is presented with remarkable clarity on DVD. The level of detail to the transfer (and the source material, Pixar's animation) is spectacular. Colors exhibit consistency, no bleeding whatsoev2r, and a great richness, from the icy white outpouring of Frozone ta the cool blue setting of Syndror�e's quarters, from the vibrant red Incredibles uniforms to the lavish greenery that adorns IVomanisan Island. There appeared to be no color banding and no edge enhancement, two shortcomings which seem to afflict even some otherwise solid transfers of rrew films. In short, you could spend alt of your efforts looking for problems with this transfer, but I think you'd be better off doing something else. You won't find anything to complain about, and you'd find focusing your attention on the filrrr's majesty a much more rewarding endeavor. In the sound department, The Incredibles baasts an excellent Dolby Digital 5.1 EX track. Michael Giacchino's invigorating score intentionally calls to mind the music from James Bond filrns of the mid-'60s setting that Brad Bird apparently evokes hereo The horn-heavy in�trumentation is beautifully conveyed, as is the usual top-notch sound design Pixar has poured into creating their world of superheroes. The soundtrack feels about as dynamic as any DTS presentation, so don't worry too much that such an option is not offered. Dialogue is never overpowered by sound effects or music, but the whole mix gives you a wide range of dynamics, with plenty of peaks. Ideally, you should enjoy the film with the volume cranked up, but if not, you might have to adjust your levels during playback. There's really nothing else to complain about, as the audio presentation is every bit as clear and robust as you'd hope for. GENERAL UVU IVC)1'"t http://www.ultimatedisney.com/theincredibles.html 3/28/2005 The Incredibles DVD Review Page 5 of 15 Like �inding IUemo's DVa, alrr�asf everything on both discs is encoded a� 16x9, so that, oddly enough 4x3 and non-arramorphic vvidescreen material is wi�dowboxed within the 16x9 frarrre, resulting in black bars on all four sides on a DVD-ROM. l"he Top Secret fVSA Files were the only 4x3-encoded content I noticed. On a 4x3 N, I think the 16x9 material operates the way menu screens do, loppirrg off the excess black sid�bars, but I could well be mistaken. . . � � � - L•7V ► � __ _ �� __ _ � Tvuo �eature-length audio commentaries are provided for the film. in the first, writer/director Brad Bird teams up with producer John Walker. I don't know if it's because the movie is so good, but the commentary seems much better than average as well. It's probably due to the fact that there's so much to appreciate in the movie, and Bird and 1/Valker point out even more, including things that you might not have taken in even after a couple of viewing�, They also hav� plenty of interesting an�cciot�s to share frar� th� four-year produc�ion of the film. There's hardly a blank space in the discussion, as Bird especially has a lot to say. The technical discussion never gets dry, and it always never becomes the entire commentary, alth�ugh there is a fair amount of name-dropping. There's a nice upbeat tone to the track and hurnor turns up from time to time. For instance, one very funny moment has Brad �ird describing the computer's HAL 9000 mentality to make things small and weightless in direct contrast to their filmmaking plans. It's also amusing to hear �ird get worked up about people calling animation a genre. One minor drawback is that the commentary was recorded nearly two months before the film was released to theaters, so the pair doesn't have distance from production or a post�relea�e p�rspective. �till, overall, this track is full of insight and helps you appr�ciate character traits, decisions on ligh�ing, eolor, �nd editing, and much rnore. The second audio commentary track brings in the animators, 13 in total. With that volume of speakers, you can forget trying to ce�nnect remarks with a certain filmrr�aker. Not surprising considering the environment, the discussion is quite technicaliy-oriented, and it's not quite as enjoyable and corrrmonly enlightening as the first track. Still, it's well worth a listen, especially for aspiring computer animators. The more interesting moments reveal how they could use the same humarr r�odel to get very different results (for instance, Frozone and �omb Voyage) and how they didr►'t go for a super-realistic level of facial detail, instead happily settling for their uniqtae type of caricature. Among the ntamerous inspirations cited are 101 Dalmatiarrs, Apocalypse lVow, and Rankin/Bass's Sant� G°laus is Comin' to Towrr. In fact, the charm of Rankin/Bass specials is something they strove for. Other topics covered include working with a director who was a newcomer to 3-D animation (Brad Bird), the adult themes of the film, and whether it's necessary to have celebri�ies voice animated characterso (George Clooney and Harrison Ford recorded a few lines as Mr. I, before the less prominent and more apt Craig T. Nelsorr's vocals were employed.) The only other bonus feature on this platter is a 1-minute introduction from writer/director Brad Bird. Unlike the goofy Pixar intros of the past, Bird goes more for "informative", as he encourages viewers to calibrate their systems with the THX Optimizer (which shows up in the Set Up menu) in order to enjoy the high quality presentation in all its glory. He also r�nentions a http://www.ultimatedisney.com/theincredibles.html 3/28/2005 The Incredibles DVD Review Page 6 of 15 couple o� extras th�t one can find orr Dise 2. Disc One opens with the teaser trailer for Cars, Pixar's next film and what appears to be their last distributed by Disney, bearing the updated release date of June 2006. This is followed by previews for Chickerr Little and this fall's Cinderella Platinum Edition. The Sneak Peeks menu (�rhich, in a nice touch, matches the r�est of the selection screens for once) contains additional prorr�os for the seco�d Miyazaki wave, Lilo & Stitch 2, The Incredibles video game, and Disneyland's Twilight Zone Tower of T�rror attraction. .• ��. � � � INCR�DI � �►� � � . ' ' �:.; � . r - �� M ;�� ..� , - �. 1 r � �$ � , � x ,. Like Pixar's films, their DVD bonus features hold universal appeal. Whereas Disney strictly designs some activities for the kiddies and some for the animation enthusiasts, Pixar delivers a variety of material (much of which is cleverly created just for the DVD) that is sure to please all. A number of Easter Eggs appear sca�ttered about the menus. (Hint: Look for the Ominidroid icono) In yet anather nice touch, all of the Bonus Features, including Disc 1's two commentaries, o�ger subtitles in Engli�h, Spanish, or Fr�nch. On his Intro (0:52) to Disc 2, Brad �i�� Iks about how he loves DVD bonus features. He provides an overview of some of the fun extras with the accompaniment of some clips. The all-new short "Jack-Jack Attack" (4:40) is being touted as something special, and the good n��rs is that it is something special! Filling in the gaps from the movie, the short illustrates just what was happening between Jack-Jack a�d ditzy teenage babysitter Kario l"he voices, a�irr�ation, and sound design all match the high production values of the filrri. (Though, it is pre�ented in the 1.7�:1 aspect ratio.) P,nd the short is positively hilarious, revealing Jack-Jack's unique behaviors and making fine use of Mozart music. This cartoon deserves to be recognized next year at Oscar time. _ �\ ��I: _ _ i: ' � ,+_�1�� r �+ .0 _ � � r '�'' �� - �' -- � ... r * ` �! ` � `��_ .IS il1 / `t..�f ��'s:�`, - .. � � . � _._. j � � ��'� � { ��E� � '} s � � : Y —•,:_ _ i � ' � / � � z � I , � �. �..�i I� : � i I I � �' ! I � . . � � i-.. r-_ � � f � �, t �' i � V� .. - - .� http://www.ultimatedisney.com/theincredibles.html 3/28/2005 The Incredibles DVD Review Page 7 of 15 �he next section, Deleted Scenes, contains a whopping 34�/z rrrinutes of co�tent. There are six subst�r�tial sequences, and they are corr�plemented by detailed dec�nstruction and explanation by Brad Bird and story supervisor Mark Andrews. They talk freely (�ird rnostly speaks) about the scenes that had to be cut and why. The scenes are well-realized and edited as "animatics" rr�aking it easy to appreciate how they could have worked in the final film, even though they're composed of monochrome two-dimensional story sketches. Score, dialogue, and when needed, some sound effects make these story reels feel alive. (Digital work appears to have helped achieve this feel, too. For instance, there is a 3-D plane in one scene.) The first sequence presented is a fascinating, lengthy alternate opening in which Bob and Nelen (last narne Smith) are introduced to the neighborhood at a barbecue. The couple (who in this early version have just one kid) have tr�uble fitting in as secr�t superheroes a�d Helen being � housewife in a town of working worne�lo The second �cene is an alternate to the existing plane crash sequence frorn the film. In this version, Helen's friend Snug is pilot and he bites the dust. Third is a follow-up in which vipers pass ove�head and miss Helen, Dash, and Violet in the water. A shot of this sequence was animated, b�at it was all too rr�uch �f a burden to pursue. 1 � . _ �r _ � , y J 3:_ : � �� °'`-` °�' �,� � - " � `f ` �1 ,,' �`' ' �S" � ' ° ` �� ' t' •�:.�" I � .� � �� J i � � ��t �� ,y� 3� i ' i ' f � "m°� : . _ '' 1 _ • � r�� ,, ,�` ! ' _ - — ',,� �!�� s _ _ ( ✓`� t � � �.`V r . f �� 1 � � .�'` i' ' t � .e� �:; s-' � "Bob in Traffic" starts a bit similar to a scene in the film, but here he helps out a pair of cops in catching up to a criminal, arrd is disappointed with the thank you he gets. Next, "Helen Confronts Bob" makes the film's suggestion of extramarital affair much less subtle when Helen finds a hair on Bob's suit. It's kind of funny, but unnecessary. Last is "Helen's Nightmare", a brief dream sequence which plays upon Mrs. Incredible's fears of her husband's infidelity. We only get to see this interweaved with the filmmakers talking and it wouldn't really work without the explicit statements of the previous excised segment. There's one more deleted �cene presented as an Easter Egg, vvhich is covered below with the rest of the hidden features. Next is �ehind the Scenes, which offers a number of exciting bonus features. http://www.ultimatedisney.com/theincredibles.html 3/28/2005 The Incredibles DVD Review Page 8 of 15 � � �:_»asm� .,:1'� . - .. � � _ ; �T�" ' + p.r ( 4 � �, 9..� # � _ i � + � EI �� ..._ ' � �' .:1� rM �, .� a _ � + . - - ��. w"� ri. s �, , J � , a ,` � '� ryr ` ' r � , - - a " . _ i . � • i r � . ':--j � .- _ � � . 1 !1 :j . . � ,� _ � `�' , + ;� � ��' �{' s '��:' "The Making of The Incredibles is a fine 27-minute documentary that lets us step into the production rather than simply dishing out praise to all the makers or goirrg through the steps we've seen before. �he recurring theme one gathers from the creative environment on display is that Pixar animators rose to the challenges the film demanded, while at the same time having a goofy good time at the studio. There's sor�nething refreshing about the filmmakers passionately arguing over a character's hair, for instance, or the animators getting inspired by a scene from The Jungle Book. This splendid piece also allows us to unreservedly see the give- and-take between the artistic and firrancial demands of a film. Among the highlights of the doeurnentary, we get to see Brad �ird riled up, John Lasseter among his increasingly coolly- adorned office, and Michael Giacchino synth�tasticiy devising the filrn's score. There's even handheld video footage of Bird's first day at Pixar. :1 i :. � , � ... y . � � S:t � . � at � ,. _,,:, • T • �`)�f!i} '.}, s -:� �� ♦ 4, . i S . In addition to the well-paced general documentary, Pixar offers "More Making of The Incredibles", 41 minutes of additional featur�ttes on ten specific topics that can be played together with a useful "Play All" options. Vignettes on "Story" and "Character Design" feature discussion that is very specific to The Incredibles, so you don't need to fear old ground being treaded despite the generic titles. "E volution" centers on developing the character Edna Mode. "Building Humans" makes y�u appreciate the details in the film that "hint at realism" and you take for granted. We hear about the challenges in creating wardrobes of various mat�rials and believable hair (Violet's long hair proved quite the task, as did animating wet hair and hair in wind). "Building Extras" explains the process of using one "universal rnan" to create hundreds of background characters. http://www.ultimatedisney.com/theincredibles.html 3/28/2005 The Incredibles DVD Review Page 9 of 15 ��;; _ � , , . .ti� — <�. ^ t ' t. ; : Q f +h __._-' � . __ � , " �� :1. tl �'- 1! �' ' � � '" � -'�- � 1 i �� .: F. ' 1 +.l�_ I � . 1 I � ' � '-` -w- �� -►� �� _� � "Set Design" elaborates on the film's setting of "mid-'60s in an alternate universe" where the environrrients emphasize a"technically believable future" of the '60s that never really emerged. "Sound" eontains the always-interesting revelations of what created what audio effects in the film, "Mu�ic" doctam�nts the r�cording of the horn-heavy, '60s�influenced score, "Lighting" provide� some keen demonstrations of how it can set the mood of a scene. "Tools" highlights the t�chnical achievements of the film in its depiction of humans. These nicely-produced vignettes take you further into production while always remaining interesting, no rrrat�er what the subject. Altogether, they complement the general documentary very well, i � �'`� .:;•, r '� � � � _ � �" � �, � '� _ ,� {' ,: ; '�� 1 � r �, � ��1t .l � - . .� "Incredi-Biunders!° (1:42) houses a reel of renderi�g errors s�t te� canned laugh�er and cheesy music. There's sorrre pretty racy stuff in the "Wardrobe Malfunction" section! In "Vowellet - An Essay �y Sarah Vowell'" (9:21), the voice of Violet gives a sarcastic tour of her° "superhero's" office. Vowell contrasts her eareer as a political history radio commentator with her role as a voice actor in The Incredibleso She's funny and not the teenage girl you'd expect, even if she gets quite excited about seeing her action figure for the first time. It's an amusing piece, and it includes a neat elip where Pixar matched audio from one of Vowell's documentaries with animation of Violet to illustrate the perfect marriage of voice and character. , - , .. � . �` r y I � �}� '� � I ' ' " �/ . r � `., � , �., . �; . ��,__ ; � �� - �. �. � 4 -a,.,� ...j,� },.:,�:' ' �.. � - ' �� r►' � � .__.:.� � '� . . http://www.ultimatedisney.com/theincredibles.html 3/28/2005 The Incredibles DVD Review Page 10 of 15 �i�� Art ��iiery rr��n�ges to �r�vid� ��ic�u� +nr�y of loc�ki�� 6�ro�rgh s�ills whi�h da�umeni �he visual development of the filrn. It's broken into six sections and is very quick and easy to navigate. Story holds 11 black�and-white sketches. Character Design contains 26 stills (many with multiple parts) which neatly display the characters gradually �aking their shape. Set Design (10 stilis) and Color Scripts (14) both seek to find the mood and palettes for the film, with the latter providing a clear basis for the catchy end credits design. Lighting houses 26 artistic stills attempting to convey various techniques. Some of these are compellingly impressionistic. Lastly, Collages holds 19 hodgepodges of assorted character, wardrobe, and scene designs for the film. ��: �. '� � , � �. . • _ � ��;' .�� z. t� - -�- ► .; i . i� ",' � � ' . __ � � � � � , -�: • lli In Publicity, you find character interviews with Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Frozone, and Edna Modeo They each explain the fact that it's just a movie where liberties are taken in their portrayals. Various interviewers were edited together with the Pixar animation, and each interview here feat�res a different one (from KABC, Access Hollywood, Extra, and E!) Altogether they run 6 minutes, and good use of chapters allow one to skip to the next character, if desired. There are also the teaser and two theatrical trailers. All of these are presented in anamorphic widescreen, but orrly Dolby Surr�und, not 5e1. It's disappointing that there are none of the various TV or print ad� th�t �h��n!�c� L�n I�te I�st year, ��t thP ie1CI!�sio?� of t!°�il�t°s is ple�s�!�t surprise in itself on a Disney DVD. a � � � Fti �tUNE � - �..�.� /� _-'� � �� `� + �.' r � � � " � i � / _ ` .. � I The rrext is section is Top Secret and its rr��nu transition brilliantly treats it as such. Housed here is silly "lo��" c�rtoon and a slew ofi character profiles. "Mr. Incredible and Pals" (4:00) parodies the simple cartoon action programs that once existed http://www.ultimatedisney.com/theincredibles.html 3/28/2005 The Incredibles DVD Review Page 11 of 15 i� earnest. Tt �eatures terribl� pcans, lirr�i�ed �nirnatio� (the lip rr�avement seems �o be achi�v�d with live acti�n lip footage), and a convincingly aged appearance. Mr. Incredible, along with sidekicks Frozone and a bucktoathed bunny named Mr. Skiperdoo, try to outwit the evil Lady Ligh�bug. It's very tongtae-in-cheek and pret�y funny. Equally fue�ny is the o�tional audio comrrientary by Mr. Incr�dible (Craig T. Nelson) and Frozone (Sarr�uel L. Jackson) where th�y disagree about just how awful it is. In 1��,4 Files, you find top secret profiles of 21 supers. There are ratings on things like strength, intelligence, �nd endurance, and notes on powers and personality. Plus there is a lengthy sound clip for each, rnost featuring that super's thoughts. As an audio-only supplement, this isn't the most exciting thing on the disc, but they're an amusing listen if you have time. Plus, it sounds like the ariginal voiee cast is all present for the leading characters. — _. � ` � - . ` � 1� � �� , ° ,, ,,. . :� '_ r = � � � � � ,` : � � T; �" . �+- � j_„� � . .►.� _,!� � , . ~ �" �±.�... 5' � , -- --- ,_-�_{ # , ...�.._ - __ _ Bou�rdin' (4e40) is the Oscar-nominated short that played before The Irrcredibles in theaters, It tell� the tale of a proud, rriountair�-dancing sheep whose life is thrown offi by some shearing. It's certainly grown on me with each viewing, and though it departs from the no-dialogue Pixar tradition, I think it's one of the finer short cartoons they've made. You can also choose to view the short with commentary from writer/direetor Bud Luckey, who sounds just like the narrat�r of the shart. He reveals some interesting connections to Finding Nerrro as well as his inspirations for �ourrdin'. Tn this section, you'll also find a nice little featurette titled "Who is Bud Luckey?" (3:55). It's part making�of on Boundin' and part profile of the man who wrote, directed, and did all the voices for the shorto One of the few surprising exclusions is a game of any kind. Frankly, after seeing some of the lame set-top activities pas�ed off as DVD games, I'm not lamenting the absence of something similar here. I'rn more disappoint�d that the spirited Internet-only "First in Line" tr�ilers and holiday-themed TV/print ads didn'� make the set. This is what happens when a DVD is put together before a film is even released in theaters. (A fact acknowledged on the commentary track.) The set is without a 5.1 sound effects-only track, which has turned up on all of the past Pixar DVDs (except Nerrto). While few will have the time and desire to watch the entire movie and only hear sound effects, a one-scene example might have been a niee (and easy) inclusion or better yet a"sound mixing demo" where you can choose to isolate dialogue, music, or effects. The voice cast, something played up for all of DreamWorks' animated films, goes entirely unmentioned (and unseen) on Disc 2. Both commentaries make passing reference to the apt actors selected for the roles, but the focus seems to be more on the technical side of creation than the celebrity. Behind-the-scenes featurettes frorn the time of r�lease did cover some of this ground, and would have beerr nice to have on DVD. Those of you who want to discover the hidden bonus features all on your own, feel free to skip to the rrext section. Otherwise, here's an overview of some humorous Easter Eggs scattered http://www.ultimatedisney.com/theincredibles.html 3/28/2005 The Incredibles DVD Review Page 12 of 15 about the different sections of the disco �iost of tlle menus contain at least one Easter Egg, and some offered several. Altogther, I discovered eleven treats on Disc 2 and one on Disc 1. - - ' =�� -r' r � � -_ _ � _� � � — : �• . ^ � ; �/L�� ,,� � -1� �� ~ ='' ' � � • � - : ,� i .- _ _ � --- � The �r�fy �a�ter �gg I've fau�d (tchus far) on the first disc is a random 33�s�cond clip of Mr, Incredible dancing in his old uniform. Triis can be accessed frorri the Cammentary rr�er�u. (Thanks to Christian for pointing this one out; I missed it the first time around.) All of the rest of the hidden features are on Disc 2. There is a quirky, fun Easter Egg one can access from its main menu. It's a 2 montage of all the moments in The Incredibles featuring buttons, doors, and explosions..oprefaced by a note from Brad Bird and set to a recognizable piece of classic�l music that I ashamedly can't identify. T"his impressive reel under�cores how well-cr�fted the filrn is since it never feels redundant in spite of the sheer vr�lu�°r�� c�� t��e t�r�e phe��rn��ae �i f�e C��I�;te� ��er�� rr��1u's ��er� ��g i� �i7 �O�s��on�i d�l�ted �c�r�� (i� �cc�ry r��l f��r��c, lik� the others) of Dash's rntastachioed teacher giving f�is pupils some terrible life advice. �his leads into Dash's sneaky act of rebellion, and it's unclear why this sequence isn't located with the rest on the menu. The �ehind the Scenes rnenu holds what's ma�{be my favorite Ea;ter Egg: a 1 minute, 20 second short on legendary animators Frank Thomas and Oilie Johnston, We see video of them providing feedback on early Incredib/es story reels and �rad Bird explains their cameo in the film. Another Easter Egg through this menu is a 65-second rriontage featuring the antics of a particul�rly animated (not literally) Pixar story supervisor named Mark Andrews. - ,F, � 1; �� . � �� } �.,,� - ;r , , '� tm .' 1 y� J k 'a� i . � �=,�1�: � � � -..._.... . d , ' � � , `� �� i In the "More Making of" menu, there are a couple of fairly brief outtakes �f sorts, featuring �Iternate takes of film scenes in not-fully-finished states. http://www.ultimatedisney.com/theincredibles.html 3/28/2005 The Incredibles DVD Review Page 13 of 15 An Eastcer Egg in the Publicity section �hows � couple of 10esecond 16x9 interstitials of Mr. Incredible struggling for the remote with Dash and Frozon�. Selecting the sometimes-available graphic when it po�s up alternates between the two. Frorn the Set Up n1�nu, there is another Easter Egg and this one is also funny. When the filmmakers feared they wouldn't get everything done in time, effects artist Mach Kobayashi carrre up with a solution. He put together a 3 version of lhe Tncredibles with sock puppets! A number of inemorable scenes from the film are acted out in a very low-budget way and one of the winged st�rs �f �ar the �ird� even r��akes an appearanc� again and again. From the Disc 2 Index, you can find an Easter Egg of one animator scarfing down his wife's chocolate cake for the love of his craft (irrcluded as per a suggestion excerpted from the animators corrimentary), and another whose scootering adventures corrie to a painful end. __ ___ �� ..� � INT11[i I.'.:: . i ... ___ �q!��lil_��o .ilx��ii Ilel''• . I.i..� . ii i:. ; ...,:'.. � .... —. �_ � �... ... ._ .. _ . . .......�. � JACk JFCK AT7ACK I��: aq� � — i[ lii I I TI cl f:::l NI !; ! � BFHIN❑ THE SCENPS _ b rn:> •,:trHt-T � HUVNf1IN • i� 5L7 ��I� INI:t N Menus on both discs are supremely well�designed. The first disc utilizes the artistic 2-D looking silhouettes that appear in the end credits, The second disc takes you inside Syndrome's corrrputer system (password: KRONOS!), representing the various screens with a sleek, uniform layout. Each set of inenus also rr�akes good use of 5.1 sound. While the menus are v�ry simple ta navigate, those seeking � single list of all the extra� can make use of the 2-page "Index" on Disc 2. The Incredibles is packaged in a standard-width dual black keepcase, which is housed in a shiny, happy cardboard slipcover. The design closely resembles Firrding Nemo, only this time the scheme is red, not blue. Inside the case, there is a light mini�booklet with severai Incredibles-themed ads and a coupon for Bambi which will make up for someone who �issed out on the superior release date deals. The 8�page DVD Guide covers all the bases you'd expect, It features a swell cover in the �tyle of the credits art, provides a map of borrus features, a list of scene selections, a neat two�page graphic of the Incredibles fam, and an overview of 7 prominent supplements. http://www.ultimatedisney.com/theincredibles.html 3/28/2005 The Incredibles DVD Review Page 14 of 15 ,�-� � �...��a�� r�, � e � .._. R ' `� � �1 ' . a'' � M ! �- � �.� ,,� ��'1 � �, �+�mL� l �� ► � }� � The Incredibles is modern-day animation at its best, and this two-disc DVD release is delightful. The set provides both a sincere look at the impressive creative atmosphere which allows Pixar to turn out hits without fail and plenty of the fun we've come to expect from them. The film presentation is positively perfect, the supplements are extensive and endlessly entertaining. Not only should you get this DVD as soon as you can, but you should introduce the film to anyone you know who's not already crazy about it. You'd be doing a great service, as films (and DVDs) this good are a rarity. More or� the DVD 9 from8t11S20t1COfT1 � I � ^� � M � - ",� � �.rrar► �.+%�' � ; _ �p�+t i � , „r � _ � � � _ .� � '�� -r-,,�. ,.� � Reviewed February 27, 2005. Related Reviews Pixar on DVD: Toy Story & Tov Story 2: The Ultimate Toy Box A Buq's Life: Collector's Edition • Findinq Nemo: Collector's Edition Recent 2-Disc Disney DVDs: Bambi: Platinum Edition • Aladdin: Platinum Edition Mary Poppins: 40th Anniversary Edition • Mulan: Special Edition Related Links: Shop in The Incredibles Store • Pixar Films on DVD Preorder Pocahontas: lOth Anniversary • Preorder National Treasure Customize Incredibles T-Shirts and more at Zazzle.com http://www.ultimatedisney.com/theincredibles.html 3/28/2005