If you saw the ads for this movie but not the film itself, it's not just an endless series of fat jokes.The details really make this film. Yes, it's a story about a family of superheroes, but it's also about lawsuits, family life, the dangers of capes, midlife crises, "feel good" education, and fandom. The script is so broad in its reach that this film is good for a *lot* of viewings.2004 was a dreadful year for movies. This is one of the few joys that it produced.I especially appreciate the emotional dimensions that the film evokes. Elastigirl's lecture to her children about supervillains carries a bitter punch that sounds implausible ("Elastigirl's lecture to her children about supervillains"???), but which somehow really works.I saw the Iron Giant in the theater and couldn't understand why it didn't do well. I hope that the success of The Incredibles allows people to discover Brad Bird's other masterpiece.