November 12, 2004
Back Up, Incredible(s)!
The blog is back up. After some difficulties with our new version of MT and some lack of writing force on my own part, the blog is back.
Last weekend, I saw the Incredibles with my family.
It was a great ride. The plot was a little predictable, but the characters were great. There were many gut-busting moments. My kids’ favorite was when Helen Parr, a.k.a. Elastigirl or Mrs. Incredible, turns herself into a flotation device as her son, Dash, provides the hyperactive kicking motor. I thought Adam’s spleen was going to burst he was laughing so hard. The best character had to be Edna “E” Mode, the sub 4-foot superhero suit designer. Brad Bird, the writer and director, provided the voiceover. Absolutely hilarious!
The film did well in its first weekend, grossing over $70.5 million, which made it Pixar’s highest grossing film ever, topping Finding Nemo.
Speaking of opening numbers, another significant event happened in the Yamada household this weekend. Halo 2 came out early this week, and Stephen and Adam are ecstatic. They have already logged many hours on their Xbox. For a little perspective of how huge this game is, first day receipts on Halo 2 were in excess of $125 million dollars (including presale orders). YIKES! Can you say, “Blockbuster Redefinition”?