In episode 61 of the Pixar Post Podcast, we share our spoiler-free review of the action-packed, Incredibles 2, as well as dive into the deep topic of John Lasseter&#39;s departure from the Walt Disney Company &amp; Pixar at the end of 2018.  We talk candidly about our thoughts on John Lasseter&#39;s departure from the studio in the first half of the episode, while the back half of the show is our feedback regarding Incredibles 2 (a recording straight outside of the theater with our friend, Giovanni). INCREDIBLES 2 FILM REVIEW: I know this is going to sound &quot;sales-y&quot;, but Incredibles 2 is incredible. It is high-paced from the opening moments of the film and doesn&#39;t let up until the final scene — but more importantly, when the film does take breaks from the action, there are also tender moments with important character arcs and big comedic scenes.   STORY &amp; IMAGERY: The film feels very balanced from the story perspective and it is so much more than just a simple role-reversal (i.e., it&#39;s not just a Mr. Mom story). The animation is gorgeous (as to be expected) and the direction and layout of the film are stunning. I&#39;ll need a few more watches to really let this soak in, but my initial reaction was that the direction is one of Pixar&#39;s best — the angles and camera choices paired perfectly with the visuals on the screen.  CHARACTERS: With any sequel, you have a well-defined set of characters that audiences will be expecting a lot from.  As mentioned above, in addition to the vastly-improved visuals over 14 years of technical advancements, it felt like we were able to see the Parr family as they were intended — with hair rendered to perfection and outfits that popped off the screen.    Jack-Jack is a total scene-stealer and definitely generated the most laughs of any character (Dash being a close second). Violet won&#39;t let fans down and steps up in a big way to help the family during battles (wait until you hear the sound her forcefields make when she throws them).   Another fan-favorite, Frozone, always seems to be there when you need him (well, Honey doesn&#39;t think so). He&#39;s there to help Bob and Helen realize they need to make a change at the beginning and jumps right in to help with Jack-Jack when Bob is at his wit&#39;s end.    So, what about the new  wannabe supers? They&#39;ll certainly leave you wanting more as they don&#39;t have a lot of lines or interaction overall — but they certainly take advantage of their screen time when present. Let me also just say that Reflux (the senior-aged super) is my favorite of the bunch — he can often be found resting or holding his belly while cracking an unintended joke.   That&#39;s not to say the other new characters aren&#39;t also great — we describe them in a lot more detail in the episode (player above). The Screenslaver is also another superb character who &quot;could&quot; cause young viewers to get a little scared (Film is rated P

Pixar Post Podcast 061: Our Spoiler-Free 'Incredibles 2' Film Review & Our Candid Take on John Lasseter's Exit From Pixar

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