Fortunately, so far, Incredibles 2 seems to be up to the challenge, as it is currently enjoying a 97 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Here is what the reviews are saying about the upcoming superhero flick. Critics have offered nearly universal praise of the film, noting that the sequel manages to live up to the hype bestowed upon it because of the original’s iconic reputation. Peter Travers of The Rolling Stone said that, despite the 14-year wait, Incredibles 2 is the perfect sequel that kids and adults will love. Travers wrote: Critics also praised Incredibles 2 for its nuanced approach to the difficulty and joy of raising kids, with Nick Schager of The Daily Beast referring to the film as “An Action-Packed Ode to Parenting in the Age of Technology.” Schager spoke further about the topic in his review, writing: Much like Coco, the previous entry into the Pixar canon, critics were blown away by how gorgeous Incredibles 2 looks, as recent developments in CGI have made the studio’s movies reach a new level aesthetically. Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com felt it was one of the best-looking animated films of all time, writing: While the majority of reviews have been positive, a few critics have expressed some disappoint about Incredibles 2. The majority of the criticism has revolved around the film lacking the emotional depth of other Pixar films, including the first Incredibles. Tim Grierson from Screen Daily offered a mostly glowing review of Incredibles 2 but also noted the film’s relatively low emotional intelligence, writing that: Sara Stewart of the New York Post mostly enjoyed Incredibles 2 but did write that the film, which is nearly two-hours long, “could be a little shorter.” She also complained about the outdated gender dynamics, writing that: But despite a few minor complaints, reviews have remained, for the most part, entirely positive. In fact the most consistent criticism lobbed at the sequel seems to be the fact that it is a sequel, which means it naturally feels less fresh than the original. Billy Goodykoontz of AZ Central may have offered up the perfect summation of the critical response to Incredibles 2 when he wrote:
