
Most critics welcome Incredibles 2 as a funny, energetic sequel, with praise clustering around its inventive animation, clearly staged action and recognisable family tensions. Elastigirl’s superhero work and Mr. Incredible’s childcare duties give the role reversal both comic and dramatic value. Jack-Jack’s chaotic powers are a recurring favourite, particularly the raccoon sequence, whose physical comedy appeals even to reviewers with reservations elsewhere. The retro design and sharp dialogue also draw approval.
The main division concerns how much the sequel adds to the original. The Guardian finds it superior, while Variety sees an entertaining but formulaic replay with too little emotional impact. Between those positions, reservations centre on familiar plotting, a weak villain and ideas that receive less attention than the action. The spread runs from enthusiasm to mixed approval rather than outright rejection: even the less persuaded critics generally find something to enjoy in the family scenes and visual invention.
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The Guardian
15 July 2018 · Mark Kermode
95*
Kermode says the sequel surpasses the original and wins him over. He especially praises Jack-Jack’s slapstick, calling its physical gags brilliantly executed and uproariously funny.
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Vulture
11 June 2018 · David Edelstein
90*
Edelstein finds Incredibles 2 delightful and praises Brad Bird’s stylish, nimble superhero filmmaking. He especially singles out the Jack-Jack and raccoon slapstick sequence for its comic timing.
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RogerEbert.com
13 June 2018 · ★★★½/4 · Brian Tallerico
88
Tallerico gives the sequel a positive verdict, finding it worth the long wait. He singles out its inventive animation and family dynamics for praise.
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IndieWire
11 June 2018 · B+ · David Ehrlich
83
Ehrlich finds the sequel rocky at first but ultimately great, praising its character-driven action and its blend of family life with superhero spectacle. He especially singles out Holly Hunter’s soulful performance and the exhilarating action sequences.
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Evening Standard
13 July 2018 · ★★★★ · Matthew Norman
80
Norman finds the sequel witty and charming, with its gender-role reversal giving the superhero story a fresh angle. He especially praises Brad Bird’s smart, funny script and the comic moments involving Jack-Jack.
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Los Angeles Times
11 June 2018 · Kenneth Turan
80*
Turan finds the sequel sparkling and crowd-pleasing, though it lacks the original’s shock of novelty. He especially praises the returning blend of sharp dialogue, comic adventure, and believable family dynamics.
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Radio Times
11 July 2018 · Trevor Johnston
80*
The review presents the sequel as delightful, irresistible entertainment. It highlights the superhero family's role reversal and return to battling super-villains.
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Time Out
13 June 2018 · ★★★★ · Tomris Laffly
80
The review presents the sequel as spirited and engaging. It singles out the humorous contrast between superheroics and the advanced skills parenthood demands.
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Total Film
19 June 2018 · ★★★★ · Jamie Graham
80
Graham finds the sequel a terrific, energetic blast despite its less focused ideas and overly obvious messaging. He especially praises the inventive animation and the chaotic Jack-Jack-versus-raccoon sequence.
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Empire
15 June 2018 · John Nugent
75*
Nugent finds it a gloriously fun, energetic family film despite an over-familiar setup and a weak villain. He especially praises the witty family moments and the film’s kinetic action.
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Film Comment
· Jonathan Romney
75*
Romney’s standfirst gives the sequel a clearly positive verdict. He singles out its elaborate motion and detail, alongside its smart writing.
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Screen Daily
11 June 2018 · Tim Grierson
70*
The critic’s brief verdict is positive, saying the family continues to entertain and charm. The accessible text singles out that equal measure of entertainment and charm as the film’s strength.
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The Hollywood Reporter
11 June 2018 · Todd McCarthy
70*
McCarthy finds the sequel entertaining and worth the wait, though not quite as successful as the original. He praises its wit, engaging family dynamics and retro design, while noting that Elastigirl’s action sequences become repetitive.
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The New Yorker
18 June 2018 · Anthony Lane
65*
Lane finds the sequel enjoyable and expertly made, though it cannot match the original’s impact. He particularly praises its kinetic visual design and the period-modernist world Brad Bird creates.
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The New York Times
13 June 2018
64*
The review's verdict cannot be established from the available page. No specific praise or complaint is accessible.
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Slant Magazine
14 June 2018 · ★★½/4 · Keith Watson
62
Watson finds the sequel fleeter and funnier than the original, but ultimately disappointing as a familiar superhero movie. He praises Elastigirl’s fluid animated action and Jack-Jack’s comic chaos, while faulting the mechanical plotting and obvious villain reveal.
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Little White Lies
23 June 2018 · 4/3/3 · Hannah Strong
60
Strong finds the sequel charming and warm, though it relies too heavily on nostalgia and brings little new. She praises its family focus and singles out the strobe-lit confrontation as a standout scene.
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Variety
11 June 2018 · Owen Gleiberman
45*
Gleiberman finds the sequel entertaining but disappointing, replaying the original rather than building on it. He singles out Jack-Jack as its most crowd-pleasing feature, while criticizing the story’s formulaic quality and lack of emotional impact.
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Consequence
11 June 2018 · Clint Worthington
90*
The critic calls it one of Pixar’s finest follow-ups and a bright, crowd-pleasing superhero film. He especially praises Brad Bird’s animation and action, and Elastigirl’s liberating turn at the story’s center.
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Digital Spy
13 July 2018 · Ian Sandwell
90*
The critic says the sequel is a thrilling, joyful adventure that more than justifies the wait. He praises its inventive action set pieces and singles out Jack-Jack as the film’s hilarious, adorable MVP.
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/Film
19 June 2018 · Ethan Anderton
90*
Anderton praises the sequel as a superb superhero film centered on family, with strong character development. He especially singles out Elastigirl’s inventive, thrilling action sequences.
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The Wrap
13 June 2018 · Alonso Duralde
90*
The critic finds the sequel rousing, funny, and richer than its predecessor, with a welcome reversal of traditional family roles. Jack-Jack’s chaotic powers and comic antics are singled out as a standout source of humor.
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Eye for Film
24 June 2018 · festival review · Andrew Robertson
88*
The critic says the sequel meets high expectations and is a gleefully inventive success. They single out its gorgeous retro-futurist design and the crisp, surprising execution of its action and comedy.
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Polygon
14 June 2018 · Karen Han
85*
Han finds the sequel a lively, distinctive superhero film that stands up to its predecessor, though its broader scale makes it somewhat shakier. She especially praises the clear, inventive action staging and the fluid animation.
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Collider
11 June 2018 · B+ · Matt Goldberg
83
Goldberg calls the sequel worthwhile and one of Pixar’s finest, though it does not match the original’s heights. He especially praises the relatable, richer story of Mr. Incredible struggling to care for the children at home.
Read the full review →The critic finds the sequel lively, charming and playful despite its lack of plot surprises. They especially praise Elastigirl’s action scenes and the film’s sharp family humor.
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The Skinny
25 June 2018 · ★★★★ · Jamie Dunn
80
The critic praises the sequel as a breakneck, entertaining film that overcomes Pixar’s sequel curse. They single out its lucid action, especially Elastigirl’s runaway-monorail rescue.
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Paste
14 June 2018 · 9.1 · Michael Burgin
77*
Burgin finds the sequel messier and less compelling than the original, but still thoroughly enjoyable. He singles out the family interactions and Elastigirl’s resourceful heroics for praise.
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Den of Geek
13 July 2018 · ★★★ · Ryan Lambie
60
Lambie finds the sequel entertaining but less fresh and ambitious than the original. He praises its vibrant animation and assured action, while noting that the story’s ideas and supporting characters feel underused.
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