Of course, Brad Bird’s involvement in any episode of the show always led to them taking on a life of their own.
‘The Incredibles’ has won Oscars, spawned merchandise, gotten a sequel, and made die-hard fans. But it was never a sure thing.
After 20 years, the childlike innocence of this animated masterpiece still resonates.
Brad Bird cares about character development. He sets and specifies narrative stakes. He’s dedicated to meticulous world-building. He is amongst a steadily diminishing class of…