1 www.able.co.nz Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. Able 2017 (BACKGROUND CHATTER) Is this on? That's fine. I can break through walls, I just can't... That's fine. I can't get this on. So, Mr Incredible, do you have a secret identity? All superheroes have a secret identity. I don't know one who doesn't. Who wants the pressure of being super all the time? Of course I have a secret identity. Can you see me in this at the, erm, at the supermarket? Come on. Who'd wanna go shopping as Elastigirl? Superladies, they're always trying to tell you their secret identity. Think it'll strengthen the relationship or something. I say, "Girl, I don't want to know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like. You tell me you're super-mega-ultra-lightning-babe, that's alright with me. I'm good. I'm good." No matter how many times you save the world, it always manages to get back in jeopardy again. Sometimes I just want it to stay saved, you know? For a little bit. I feel like the maid. "I just cleaned up this mess. Can we keep it clean for ten minutes?" I could get to that point. "Please?" Don't get up. We're not finished. Sometimes I think I'd just like the simple life, you know? Relax a little and raise a family. Settle down? Are you kidding? I'm at the top of my game! I'm right up there with the big dogs! Girls, come on. Leave the saving of the world to the men? I don't think so. I don't think so. (SIREN WAILS) (GUNFIRE / HORNS BLARE) "This is an important bulletin. A deadly high-speed pursuit between police and armed gunmen is under way northbound on San Pablo Ave." Yeah, I've got time. Mr Incredible. Erm, Mr Incred... What is it, ma'am? My cat, Squeaker, won't come down. (CAT MEOWS) Certainly, but stand clear. There could be trouble. He's quite tame. (GUNFIRE) Come on down. Come on. (BEEPS) (SIREN WAILS / GUNFIRE) Let go now! Come on. (CAT YOWLS) Thank you, Mr Incredible. You've done it again. You're the best. No, I'm just here to help. "Attention all units. We have a tour bus robbery..." Tour bus robbery? I've still got time. Officers, ma'am, Squeaker. Cool! Ready for take-off! What the...? Who are you supposed to be? I'm Incrediboy! What? No. You're that kid from the fan club. Brophy. B-Brody. Buddy! Buddy! My name is Incrediboy. Look, I've been nice, I've stood for photos, signed every scrap of paper, but this is... No. You don't have to train me. I know your moves, crime-fighting style, favourite catch phrases, everything! I'm your number one fan! Hey! Hey, wait! You know,... you can tell a lot about a woman by what's in her purse, but maybe that's not what you had in mind. Hey, look... Elastigirl. Mr Incredible. No, it's alright. I've got him. Sure, you've got him. I just took him out for you. Sure, you did. His attention was on me. A fact I exploited to do my job. My job, you mean. A simple thank you will suffice. Thanks, but I don't need any help. Whatever happened to "ladies first"? Whatever happened to equal treatment? Look, the lady got me first. Well, we could share, you know? I work alone. Well, I think you need to be more... flexible. Are you doing anything later? I have a previous engagement. (WHISTLES) Now, you just stay here. They usually pick up the garbage in an hour. Hey, Incredible! Hey, Frozone! Shouldn't you be getting ready? I still got time. (SCREAMS) He's gonna jump! (ALL SCREAM) I think you broke something. Well, with counselling, I think you'll come to forgive me. Wait a minute. (DISTANT BEEPS) (BEEPS GROW LOUDER) (COUGHS) Bomb Voyage. And Incrediboy! Incrediboy? Hey, aren't you curious about how I get around so fast? See? I have these rocket boots... Go home, Buddy. Now. Can we talk? You always, always say be true to yourself, but you never say which part of yourself to be true to. Well, I've finally figured out who I am. I am your ward... Incrediboy! Now, you have officially carried it too far, Buddy. This is because I don't have powers, isn't it? Not every superhero has powers, you know? You can be super without them. I invented these. I can fly. Can you fly? Fly home, Buddy. I work alone. Give me one chance! I'll show you. I'll go get the police. Buddy, don't! (BEEPS) It'll only take a second. No, stop! There's a bomb! Whoa! Hey! Let go! You're wrecking my flight pattern! I can do this if you let go! I'm trying to help! Let go of my cape! (BEEPS GETS FASTER) (TRAIN HORN BLARES) Take this one home. And make sure his mom knows what he's been doing. I can help you. You're making a mista... Hey! The jumper. You sent paramedics? They've picked him up. The blast was caused by Bomb Voyage who I caught robbing the vault. We might be able to nab him if we set up a perimeter. He got away? Well, yeah. Skippy here made sure of that. Incrediboy! You're not affiliated with me! Holy smokes, I'm late. Listen, I've gotta be somewhere. What about Bomb Voyage? Any other night, I'd go after him, but I gotta go. But don't worry. We'll get him! Eventually! Hey. Is the night still young? You're very late. How do I look? Good? Oh, the mask! You've still got the mask. Show time. Robert Parr, will you have this woman to be your lawful wedded wife? You're late. When you asked me if I was doing anything later, I didn't realise you'd forgotten. I thought it was playful banter. It was. Cutting it kinda close, aren't you? You need to be more... flexible. I love you, but if we're gonna make this work, you have be more than Mr Incredible. You know that. Don't you? ...so long as you both shall live? I do. I pronounce this couple husband and wife. (ALL APPLAUD) As long as we both shall live. No matter what happens. Hey, come on. We're superheroes. What could happen? "In a stunning turn of events, a superhero is being sued for saving someone who, apparently, didn't want to be saved." Mr Sansweet didn't ask to be saved. Mr Sansweet didn't wanna be saved. And the injury received from Mr Incredible actions causes him daily pain. I saved your life! No, you ruined my death! My client has no further comment. "Five days later, another suit was filed by victims of the L train accident." "Incredible's court losses cost the government millions and opened the flood gates for dozens of superhero lawsuits the world over." It is time for their secret identity to become their only identity. Time for them to join us, or go away. "Under tremendous public pressure, and the crushing financial burden of a series of lawsuits, the government quietly initiated the superhero relocation program." "The supers are granted amnesty from responsibility for past actions, in exchange for the promise to never again resume hero work." "Where are they now? They are living among us." "Average citizens, average heroes." "Quietly and anonymously continuing to make the world a better place." Denied? You're denying my claim? I-I-I don't understand. I have full coverage. I'm sorry, Mrs Hogenson, but our liability is spelled out in paragraph 17. It states clearly... I can't pay for this. (PHONE RINGS) Excuse me. Claims, Bob Parr. I'm calling to celebrate a momentous occasion. We're now officially moved in! Yeah, that's great, honey. The last three years don't count because...? Because I finally unpacked the last box. Now it's official. Ha, ha, ha. "Why do we have so much junk?" Honey, I've got a client. Say no more. Go save the world one policy at a time, honey. Oh! I gotta go pick up the kids from school. See you tonight. Bye, honey. Where were we? (SOBS) I'm on a fixed income, and if you can't help me, I don't know what I'll do. (BLOWS NOSE) Alright, listen closely. I'd like to help you, but I can't. I'd like to tell you to take a copy of your policy to Norma Wilcox on... Norma Wilcox. W-l-L-C-O-X... on the third floor. But I can't. I also do not advise you to fill out and file a WS2475 form with our legal department on the second floor. I would not expect someone to contact you quickly to resolve the matter. I'd like to help, but there's nothing I can do. Oh, thank you. Shh! I'm sorry, ma'am! I know you're upset! (Pretend to be upset.) I'm sorry, ma'am! I know you're upset! (Pretend to be upset.) (SOBS DRAMATICALLY) Parr! You authorized payment on the Walker policy?! Someone broke into their house. Their policy clearly covers... I don't wanna know about their coverage! Don't tell me that. Tell me how you're keeping Insuricare in the black. How is that possible, when you write checks to every Harry Hardluck and Sally Sobstory that calls? "Morning break is over. Morning break is over." I appreciate you coming down here, Mrs Parr. What's this about? Has Dash done something wrong? He's a disruptive influence and he openly mocks me in class. He says. Look, I know it's you! He puts thumbtacks on my stool. You saw him do this? Well,... not really. No. Actually, not. Oh. Then how do you know it was him? I hid a camera. Yeah, and this time, I've got him. See? You see? You don't see it? He moves! Right there! Wait, wait! Right there! Right as I'm sitting down! I don't know how he does it, but there's no tack before he moves and after he moves, there's a tack. Coincidence? I think not! Er, Bernie... Don't "Bernie" me. This little rat is guilty! You and your son can go now, Mrs Parr. I'm sorry for the trouble. You're letting him go again? He's guilty! You can see it on his smug little face. Guilty, I say, guilty! Guilty, guilty! Dash, this is the third time this year you've been sent to the office. We need to find a better outlet. A more... constructive outlet. Maybe I could if you'd let me go up for sports. Honey, you know why we can't do that. I promise I'll slow up. I'll only be the best by a tiny bit. Dashiell Robert Parr, you are an incredibly competitive boy. And a bit of a show-off. The last thing you need is temptation. You always say, "Do your best". But you don't really mean it. Why can't I do the best that I can do? Right now, honey, the world just wants us to fit in, and to fit in, we gotta be like everybody else. Dad said our powers were nothing to be ashamed of. They made us special. Everyone's special, Dash. Which is another way of saying no-one is. (BELL RINGS) Hey, Rydinger. Where you headed? Hi, Tony. Hey. Hey, Tony, can I carry your books? That's kinda funny. Hey, Tony, do you play football? Tony, I thought we were gonna go swimming. He looked at me. (CAR HORN HONKS) Come on, Violet! (CAR HORNS HONK) (MUTTERS) Darn kids... Driveway... Oh, great. (MUTTERS ANGRILY) 1 Mmmmm, yeah. Yuuuuummmm. Yum, yum, yum. Mom. You're making weird faces again. No, I'm not. You make weird faces, honey. Do you have to read at the table? Uh-huh. Yeah. Smaller bites, Dash. Yikes! Bob, could you help the carnivore cut his meat? Ow. Dash, you have something you wanna tell your father about school? Er,... well, we dissected a frog. Dash got sent to the office again. Good. Good. No, Bob, that's bad. What? Dash got sent to the office again. What?! What for? Nothing. He put a tack on the teacher's chair during class. Nobody saw me. You could barely see it on the tape. They caught you on tape and you still got away with it? Whoa! How fast did you think were you going? We are not encouraging this! I'm not encouraging, I'm just asking how fast... Honey! (SMASH!) Great. First the car, now I gotta pay to fix the table. Great. First the car, now I gotta pay to fix the table. The car? What happened to the car? Here. I'm getting a new plate. Ahem. So, how about you, Vi? How was school? Nothing to report. You hardly touched your food. I'm not hungry for meatloaf. Well, it is leftover night. We have steak, pasta. What are you hungry for? Tony Rydinger. Shut up! Well, you are. I said shut up, you little insect! Well, she is. Do not shout at the table. Honey! Do not shout at the table. Honey! Kids! Listen to your mother. She'd eat if we were having Tony loaf. That's it! Stop it! You're gonna be toast! Stop running in the house. Sit down! Ow! Hey, no force fields! You started it. You sit down! You sit down! Violet! Ow! Ow! (MUMBLES TO SELF) "Simon Paladino, long-time advocate of superhero rights, is missing"? Gazerbeam. Bob! It's time to engage. Do something! Don't just stand there! I need you to intervene! You want me to intervene? OK. I'm intervening. I'm intervening! Violet, let go of your brother! Violet, let go of your brother! (DOOR BELL RINGS) Get the door. Hey, Lucius! Hey, Speedo. Hey, Helen. Vi, Jack-Jack. Hey, Lucius! Hey, Speedo. Hey, Helen. Vi, Jack-Jack. Hey-hey! Ice of you to drop by. Ha! Never heard that one before. (GARGLES) Lucius! Whoa! Ha-ha! Oh! I like it when it shatters. I'll be back later. Hey, where are you two going? It's Wednesday. Oh. Bowling night. Say hello to Honey for me, Lucius. Will do. Good night, Helen, kids. Don't think you've avoided talking about your trip to the office. Your father and I will still discuss it. I'm not the only kid who's been sent to the office. Other kids don't have superpowers. Now, it's perfectly normal... Normal? What do you know about normal? What does anyone in this family know about normal? Wait a minute... We act normal, Mom. I wanna be normal! The only normal one is Jack-Jack, and he's not even toilet trained. (GURGLES) Lucky. I meant about being normal. (BOTH LAUGH) So now I'm in deep trouble. One more jolt of this death ray and I'm an epitaph. Somehow I find cover and what does Baron Von Ruthless do? He starts monologuing. He starts monologuing! He starts this prepared speech about how feeble I am compared to him, how inevitable my defeat is, how the world will soon be his! Yada, yada, yada. Yammering. Yammering! The guy has me on a platter and he won't shut up. "We have a 23-56..." 23-56, what is that? Robbery? This is just sad. Yeah, robbery. Wanna catch a robber? No. Tell you the truth, I'd rather go bowling. What if we did what our wives think we do? Just to shake things up. He's not alone. The fat guy's still with him. They're just... talking. What are we doing here, Bob? We're protecting people. Nobody asked us. You need an invitation? I'd like one, yes. We keep sneaking out to do this, and... Remember Gazerbeam? Yeah. There was something about him in the paper. He had trouble adjusting, too. When did you see him last? I don't see anyone from the old days, Bob. Just you. We're pushing our luck as it is. Come on. It was fun the first time, but we're gonna get... "We have a report on a fire..." A fire. We're close! Yeah, baby! We're gonna get caught. Woo-hoo! Ha-ha! Fire! Yeah! Is that everybody? Yeah, that's everyone. It better be. Can't you put this out? Can't lay down a layer thick enough! It's evaporating too fast! What's that mean? It means it's hot! And I'm dehydrated! You're out of ice? You can't run out of ice! I thought you can use water in the air! There is no water in this air! What's your excuse, run out of muscle? I can't smash into walls! The building's getting weaker by the second! It'll come down on top of us! I wanted to go bowling! Alright! Stay right on my tail! This is gonna get hot! Yeeeeeeah. Yeah. (COUGHS) Uh-oh. Oh, good. (ALARM RINGS) Oh, now... that ain't right! We look like bad guys! Incompetent bad guys! Get water from the air! Freeze! Freeze! I'm thirsty. I said freeze! I'm just getting a drink. Alright. You've had your drink. Now I want you to... I know, I know. Freeze. "Shots fired!" Police officers! That was way too close. We are not doing that again. "Verify, you wanna switch targets? Over." Trust me. This is the one he's been looking for. (HUMS QUIETLY) Hm! (HUMS QUIETLY) I thought you'd be back by 11. I said I'd be back later. I assumed you'd be back later. If you came back at all, you'd be "back later". Well, I'm back, OK? Is this rubble? Is this rubble? It was just a little workout. Just to stay loose. You know how I feel about that, Bob. Darn you! We can't blow cover again! The building was coming down anyway. What?! You knocked down a building?! It was on fire. Structurally unsound. Tell me you're not been listening to the police scanner again? Look, I performed a public service. You act like that's a bad thing. It is, Bob! Uprooting our family again so you can relive the glory days is a very bad thing. Reliving them is better than acting like they didn't happen! Yes! They happened! But this, our family, is what's happening now, Bob. And you are missing this! I can't believe you don't want to go to your own son's graduation. It's not a graduation. He's moving from 4th to 5th grade. It's a ceremony! It's psychotic! They keep creating new ways to celebrate mediocrity but if someone is exceptional... It's not about you. It's about Dash. You want to do something for Dash? Let him actually compete in sports! I won't be made the enemy! You know why we can't do that. Because he'd be great! This is not about you! Alright, Dash. I know you're listening. Come on out. Vi? You, too, young lady. Come on. Come on out. It's OK, kids. We're just having a discussion. Pretty loud discussion. Yeah. But that's OK. Because what's important is that Mommy and I are always a team, united against, er,... the forces of, er... Pigheadedness? I was gonna say evil or something. We're sorry we woke you. Everything's OK. Go back to bed. Good night, Mom, Dad. Good night. In fact, we should all be in bed. "Request claim on claim numbers 158, 183..." (BEEP) "Where is he?!" "Huph would like to talk to you in his office." (SIGHS) Now? "Now." Sit down, Bob. I'm not happy, Bob. Not... happy! Ask me why. OK. Why? Why what? Be specific, Bob. Why are you unhappy? Your customers make me unhappy. What, you've gotten complaints? Complaints I can handle. What I can't handle is your customers' inexplicable knowledge of Insuricare's inner workings! They're experts. Experts, Bob! Exploiting every loophole, dodging every obstacle! They're penetrating the bureaucracy! Did I do something illegal? No. Are you saying we shouldn't help customers? The law requires that I answer no. We're supposed to help people. We're supposed to help our people! Starting with our stockholders. Who's helping them out, huh? You know, Bob, a company... Is like an enormous clock. ..is like an enormous clo... Yes. Precisely. It only works if all the little cogs mesh together. Now, a clock needs to be cleaned, well-lubricated and wound tight. The best clocks have jewel movements, cogs that fit and cooperate by design. (CHUCKLES) I'm being metaphorical, Bob. You know what I mean by cooperative cogs? Bob? Bob? Look at me when I'm talking to you, Parr! That man out there, he needs help. Do not change the subject, Bob! We're discussing your attitude! He is getting mugged! Well, let's hope we don't cover him. Be right back. Stop or you're fired! Close the door. Get over here, now. I'm not happy, Bob. Not happy. He got away. Good thing, too. You were this close to losing your jo- Uh-oh. How is he? He'll live. I'm fired, aren't I? You think? What can I say, Rick? Nothing you haven't said before. Someone was in trouble. Someone always is. I had to do something. Yeah. Every time you say that, it means weeks of trouble for me. It means hundreds of thousands of taxpayer's dollars. I know. We pay to keep the company quiet, pay damages, erase memories, relocate your family. Every time it gets harder. Money, money, money, money. We can't keep doing this! We appreciate what you did in the old days, but those days are over. From now on, you're on your own. Er, listen, Bob. Maybe I could relocate you, you know, for old times' sake. No, I can't do that to my family. Everyone just got settled. I'll make it work. Thanks. Take care of yourself. What are you waiting for? I don't know. Something amazing, I guess. (SIGHS) Me too, kid. (BANGS) Huh? Hold still? Match. Mr Incredible. Room is secure. Commence message. "Hello, Mr Incredible." "Yes, we know who you are." "Rest assured, your secret is safe with us." "My name is Mirage. We have something in common." "According to the government, neither of us exist." "Please pay attention, as this message is classified and will not be repeated. I represent a top secret division of the government, designing and testing experimental technology, and we have need of your unique abilities." "Something has happened at our testing facility." Honey! Huh? What? Dinner's ready. OK. ..it is contained within an isolated area, it threatens to cause massive damage to itself and our facilities, jeopardising millions of dollars worth of equipment..." Is someone in there? It's the TV, trying to watch. "..its highly sensitive nature..." Stop trying. Dinner. One minute! "If you accept, your payment will be triple your current annual salary." "Call the number on the card. Voice matching will ensure security." "The supers aren't gone, Mr Incredible. You're still here." "You can still do great things." "Or... you can listen to police scanners. Your choice." "You have 24 hours to respond. Think about it." (BEEPS) This message will self-destruct. Uh-oh. (BOOM!) (COUGHS) (SMOKE ALARM BEEPS) (SCREAMS / SHOUTS) (SCREAMS / SHOUTS) Bob! You are one distracted guy. Hm? Am I? I don't mean to be. I know you miss being a hero and your job is frustrating. I just want you to know how much it means to me that you stay at it. Honey? About the job... What? Something's happened. What? The, er... What? The company is sending me to a... conference. A conference? Ou-Out of town. I'm just gonna be gone for a few days. They've never sent you to a conference before. This is good, isn't it? Yes. You see? They're finally recognising your talents. You're moving up. Yes. Honey! This is wonderful! Yes, it is. "(PHONE RINGS)" "Hello?" This is Mr Incredible. I'm in. 1 The Omnidroid 9000 is a top-secret prototype battle robot. Its artificial intelligence enables it to solve any problem it's confronted with. And, unfortunately... Let me guess. It got smart enough to wonder why it had to take orders. We lost control. Now it's loose in the jungle, threatening our facility. We've had to evacuate all personnel from the island. How am I going in? The Omnidroid's defences necessitate an air drop from 5,000 feet. Its cloaking devices make it difficult to track, but we're pretty sure it's on the southern half of the island. One more thing. Obviously it represents a significant investment. You want me to shut it down without destroying it. You are Mr Incredible. (GASPS) I've got to warn you, it's a learning robot. Every moment you fight it increases its knowledge of how to beat you. Shut it down. Do it quickly. Don't destroy it. And don't die. Great. Thanks. Show time. (PANTS) (PANTS) Huh? Hm. Agh! Uh-oh. (GROANS) (YELLS) (LAUGHS) (CRACK!) Oh, my back! Oh! Agggggghhhhh! (CRACK!) Ooh. (LAUGHS) (WHISTLES) Surprising. We must bring him back. Sound the all clear. And invite him to dinner. 1 Am I overdressed? Actually, you look rather dashing. I take it our host is... Oh, I'm sorry. He won't be dining with us. He hopes you'll understand. Of course. I usually make it a point to know who I'm working for. He prefers a certain amount of anonymity. Surely you, of all people, understand that. I was just wondering, of all the places to settle down, why live... With a volcano? He's attracted to power. So am I. It's a weakness we share. Seems a bit unstable. I prefer to think of it as misunderstood. Aren't we all? Volcanic soil is among the most fertile on Earth. Everything at the table was grown right here. How does it compare? Everything's delicious. Ah, jeez. Hurry, honey, or you'll be late for work! Have a great day, honey. Thanks. Help customers, climb ladders... Bring bacon? All that jazz. (CHUCKLES) "You have an appointment?" I'm an old friend. I just wanted... "All visitors are required..." "Back to work! Check the electric fence!" "What is it? Who are you? What do you want?" "My God, you've gotten fat. Come in. Come, come." Yes, things are going quite well. Quite well. My God, no complaints. But, you know, it is not the same. Not the same at all. Weren't you just in the news? A show in Prague? Milan, darling. Milan. Supermodels. Ha! Nothing super about them. Spoiled, stupid, little stick figures with poofy lips who think only about themselves. Feh! I used to design for gods. Hm. But perhaps you come with a challenge, eh? I was surprised to get your call. E, I just need a patch job. Hmm. This is megamesh. Outmoded, but very sturdy. And you've torn right through it! What have you been doing, Robert? Moonlighting hero work? Must have happened a long time ago. I see. This is a hobo suit, darling. You can't be seen in this. I won't allow it! 15 years ago, maybe, but now? What do you mean? You designed it. I never look back, darling. It distracts from the now. You need a new suit. That much is certain. A new suit? Where the heck am I gonna get a new suit? You can't! It's impossible! I'm too busy. Ask me now, before I again become sane. It's impossible! I'm too busy. Ask me now, before I again become sane. Wait. You want to make me a suit? You push too hard, darling! But I accept. It will be bold. Dramatic! Yeah. Heroic! Yeah, something classic, like Dynaguy! Oh! He had a great look! Oh, the cape and the boots... No capes! Isn't that my decision? Do you remember Thunderhead? Tall, storm powers. Nice man. Good with kids. Listen, E... November 15th of '58. (LAUGHS) All was well, another day saved, when his cape snagged on a missile fin. Thunderhead was not the brightest bulb... Stratogirl! April 23rd, '57. Cape caught in a jet turbine. You can't generalise about this. Metaman, express elevator. Dynaguy, snag on takeoff. Splashdown, sucked into a vortex. No capes! Now, go on. Your new suit will be finished before your next assignment. You know I'm retired from hero work. As am I, Robert. Yet, here we are. E, I only need a patch job. For sentimental reasons. (SIGHS) Fine. I will also fix the hobo suit. You're the best of the best, E. Yes, I know, darling. I know. (PHONE RINGS) I got it! Don't answer it! > Hello? We have a new assignment for you. "How soon can you get here?" "I'll leave tomorrow morning." "See you there." Goodbye. Who was that, honey? The, er, office? Another conference. Short notice, but, y'know,... duty calls. Bob? Yeah, what's up, honey? Ha-Have a great trip. Thanks, sweetie. I'll call you when I get there. I love you... so much. I love you, too. This is your automated captain. Would you care for more mimosa? Don't mind if I do. Thanks. You're welcome. Currently 78 degrees in Nomanisan. Perfect weather for flying. Please fasten your seat belt. We're beginning our descent. Hello, Mr Incredible. Nice suit. Thanks. Nice to be back,... Mirage. You'll be briefed on your assignment in the conference room at two. D Wing, room A-113. Two o'clock. Got it. See you there. (VACUUM DRONES) (VACUUM CLATTERS) (SIGHS) (GASPS) Edna. I'd like to speak to Edna, please. "This is Edna." E? This is Helen. "Helen who?" Helen Parr? You know,... (SIGHS) ..Elastigirl? "Darling!" "It's been such a long time after all these years! So long!" Yes. It's been a while. There's only one person Bob trusts to patch his supersuit. That's you. Yes, yes. Marvellous, isn't it? Better than the horrible pyjamas he used to wear. They are finished. When are you coming to see? "I'm calling about..." Don't make me beg, darling. I won't do it, you know. Beg? Er, no. I'm calling about... Suit. Ab-About Bob's suit! I'm calling about Bob's suit! You come in one hour, darling. I insist. OK. Goodbye. "(DIAL TONE)" Hm. (GASPS) It's bigger! It's badder! Ladies and gentlemen, it's too much for Mr Incredible! Whoa! Whoa! It's finally ready! You know, I went through quite a few supers to get it worthy to fight you, but man, it wasn't good enough! After you trashed the last one, I had to make major modifications. Sure it was difficult, but you are worth it. I mean, after all... I am your biggest fan. Buddy? My name is not Buddy! And it's not Incrediboy, either! That ship has sailed. All I wanted was to help you. I only wanted to help! And what did you say to me? Fly home, Buddy. I work alone. 'It tore me apart.' 'But I learned an important lesson. You can't count on anyone.' Especially your heroes. I was wrong to treat you that way. I'm sorry. See? Now you respect me, because I'm a threat. It's the way it works. There's a lot of people, whole countries, who want respect. And they'll pay through the nose to get it. How do you think I got rich? I invented weapons. And now I have a weapon only I can defeat. And when I unleash it, I'll get... You sly dog! You got me monologuing. (LAUGHS) I can't believe it. It's cool, huh? Zero-point energy. I save the best inventions for myself. Am I good enough now? Who's super now? I'm Syndrome! Your nemesis and... Oh, brilliant. (COUGHS) Alright, try this one on for size, big boy. (BEEPS) Uh! (GROANS / COUGHS) Agh! Gazerbeam. "Kronos"? Life reading negative. Mr Incredible terminated. This project has completely confiscated my life, darling. Consumed me as only hero work can. My best work, I must admit. Simple, elegant, yet bold. You will die. E, I just... I did Robert's suit, and it turned out so beautiful, I had to continue. E, it's great to see you, but I have no idea what you're talking about. I just... Yes, words are useless. Gobble, gobble, gobble! Too much of it, darling. That is why I show you my work. That is why you are here. Edna Mode. And guest. Come. Sit. Cream and sugar? Thanks. I started with the baby. Started? Shh, darling! Shh! I cut it a little roomy for the free movement. The fabric is comfortable for sensitive skin, and can also withstand a temperature of over 1,000 degrees. Completely bulletproof. And machine washable. That's a new feature. What on earth do you think the baby will be doing?! Well, I'm sure I don't know, darling. Luck favours the prepared. I didn't know the baby's powers, so I covered the basics. Jack-Jack doesn't have powers. No? Well, he'll look fabulous anyway. Your boy's suit I designed to withstand enormous friction without heating up or wearing out. A useful feature. Your daughter's suit was tricky. But I finally created a sturdy material that will disappear completely as she does. Your suit can stretch as far as you can, without injuring yourself, and still retain its shape. Virtually indestructible... ...yet it breathes like Egyptian cotton. As an extra feature, each suit contains a homing device, giving you the precise global location of the wearer at the touch of a button. Well, darling? What do you think? What do I think? Bob is retired! I'm retired! Our family is underground. You helped my husband resume secret hero work behind my back?! Well, I assumed you knew, darling. Why would he keep secrets from you? Well, I assumed you knew, darling. Why would he keep secrets from you? He wouldn't. Didn't. Doesn't. Hm. Men at Robert's age are often unstable. Prone to weakness. What are you saying? Do you know where he is? Of... course. Do you know where he is? (VOICES ON RADIO) (BANG) (BOTH SCREAM) (CHATTER ON RADIO) (SIZZLES) (BOTH GROAN) Hey, hey! We got a man down! Come on, let's go. Are you OK? What happened? "Break surveillance and engage. Continuing sweep..." Oh! (GROANS) (GROANS) "(PHONE RINGS)" "Insuricare." Oh, hello. This is Helen Parr. Bob Parr is my husband. Could you give me the number of his hotel? The number I have is no good. "Mr Parr no longer works at Insuricare." What do you mean? He's on a business trip. A company retreat. "Records say his employment was terminated two months ago." (GASPS) So, you don't know where he is. Would you like to find out? (SIGHS) (BEEPS) (GROANS) (SOBS) Oh, I am such an idiot. I let this happen, you know? The new sports car, the getting in shape, the blond hair, the lies. Yes, he attempts to relive the past. Now I'm losing him! (SOBS) What'll I do? What'll I do? What are you talking about? Hmm? You are Elastigirl! My God! Pull yourself together! What will you do? Is this a question? Show him you remember he is Mr Incredible, and remind him who you are! Well, you know where he is. Go! Confront the problem! Fight! Win! And call me when you get back, darling. I enjoy our visits. There's lots of leftovers you can reheat. Make sure Dash does his homework. And both of you, get to bed on time. I should be back tonight. Late. You can be in charge that long, can't you? Yeah. But why am I in charge again? Nothing. Just a little trouble with Daddy. You mean Dad's in trouble, or Dad is the trouble? I mean either he's in trouble or he's going to be. (SIGHS) Hey! What's that? Where'd you get that, Mom? You made a cool outfit? Are those for us? We all get cool outfits? Ha-ha! Dash! You come back here this moment! (PHONE RINGS) Hey, Snug. Thanks for getting back. I know this is short notice, but I was hoping I could get you to... What are these? Look, I'm The Dash! The Dash likes. Just a second. Take that off before somebody sees it. But you're packing one just like it. Are you hiding something? Oh, please, honey. I'm on the phone...Dash! This is yours. It's specially made. What's going on? You're not coming! And I've gotta pack! What makes you think it's special? I don't know. Why'd Mom try to hide it? Snug, I'm calling in a solid you owe me. "What do you need?" A jet. What do you got that's fast? "Let me think..." Island approach. India Golf niner-niner checking in. VFR on top. Over. (STATIC ON RADIO) Island tower, this is India Golf niner-niner requesting vectors to the initial. Over. (STATIC ON RADIO) Hmm. Easy, Helen. Easy. Easy, girl. You're overreacting. Everything's fine. They're just all getting coffee. At the same time. Yeah. You, sir, truly are Mr Incredible! Y'know, I was right to idolise you. I always knew you were tough, but tricking the probe by hiding under the bones of another super? Oh, man! I'm still geeking out about it! (SIGHS) And then you had to just go and ruin the ride. I mean, Mr Incredible calling for help? "Help me, help me!" Lame, lame, lame, lame, lame! Alright, who did you contact? Contact? What are you talking about? (GROANS) I am referring to last night at 2307 hours while you were snooping. You sent out a homing signal. I didn't know about the homing device. (SCREAMS) And now a government plane is requesting permission to land here! Who did you contact?! I didn't send for... a plane. Play the transmission. "India Golf niner-niner checking in. VFR on top. Over." Helen. So you do know these people. Well, then, I'll send them a little greeting. Ow! Violet! It's not my fault! Dash ran away, and I knew I'd get blamed for it - That's not true! Dash?! (BOTH TALK AT ONCE) It's not my fault! Hundred percent all-yours, all-the-time idea! Wait a minute. You left Jack-Jack alone?! Yes, Mom, I'm completely stupid! Of course we got a sitter! Thanks a lot! Alright! Well, who'd you get? You don't have to worry. I've got this baby-sitting thing wired. I've taken courses and learned CPR and I got excellent marks and certificates... Kari. I also brought Mozart to play to make him smarter because leading experts say Mozart makes babies smarter. Kari... The babies don't even have to listen cos they're asleep! I wish my parents played Mozart cos half the time I don't know what anyone's talking about. Kari, I really don't feel comfortable with this. I'll pay you for your trouble, but I'd really rather call a service. Oh, there's really no need, Mrs Parr. I can totally handle anything this baby can dish out. Can't I, little baby? I can handle it. (BEEPS) (GASPS) India Golf niner-niner transmitting in the blind guard. Disengage! (GASPS) (BOTH SCREAM) (GROANS) Disengage! Friendlies... No! Call off the missiles. I'll do anything! Disengage! Friendlies... No! Call off the missiles. I'll do anything! Too late! Fifteen years too late. Friendlies at two-zero miles south-southwest of your position. Angels 10. Track east. Disengage! Vi! You have to put a force field around the plane. You said we weren't supposed to use our powers. I know! Listen to me now! Disengage. Repeat, disengage! Mom? Mom? Violet! Mayday, mayday! India Golf niner-niner! Abort! Abort! There are children aboard! There are children aboard! No! Put a field around us now! I've never done one that big! Violet, do it now! Abort, abort, abort! Abort, abort, abort! (ALL SCREAM) Brace yourselves! Mom! Mom! Everybody calm down. Now, I'll tell you what we're not gonna do. We're not gonna panic, we're not gonna... Look out! Oh, my God! Who's idea was this anyway?! We're dead! We're dead! It blew up! We survived but we're dead! Stop it! We are not gonna die! Now both of you will get a grip or, so help me, I will ground you for a month! Understand? We have a confirmed hit. Target was destroyed. Ah, you'll get over it. I seem to recall you prefer to "work alone". (LAUGHS) (GASPS) Release me... now! Or what? I'll crush her. That sounds a little dark for you. Ah, go ahead. It'll be easy. Like breaking a toothpick. (LAUGHS) Show me. I knew you couldn't do it. Even when you have nothing to lose. You're weak. And I've outgrown you. (SOBS) Those were short-range missiles. Land-based. That way is our best bet. You wanna go toward the people that tried to kill us? If it means land, yes. Do you expect us to swim there? I expect you to trust me. (SIGHS) (SIGHS) What a trooper. I'm so proud of you. Thanks, Mom. I think your father is in trouble. If you haven't noticed, we're not doing so hot. I'm going to look for him. That means you're in charge until I get back, Violet. What?! You heard her. Put these on. Your identity is your most valuable possession. Protect it. And if anything goes wrong, use your powers. But you said never to use... I know what I said! (SIGHS) Remember the bad guys on the shows you used to watch on Saturday mornings? Well, these guys are not like those guys. They won't exercise restraint because you're children. They will kill you if they get the chance. Do not give them that chance. Mom? Vi, I'm counting on you. There's something I... I'm counting on you. Be strong. Dash, if anything goes wrong, I want you to run as fast as you can. As fast as I can? As fast as you can. Stay hidden. Keep each other safe. I'll be back by morning. Mom! Mom, what happened on the plane. I'm sorry. I wanted to... I mean, when you asked me to... I'm sorry. Shh. It isn't your fault. It wasn't fair for me to suddenly ask so much of you. But things are different now. And doubt is a luxury we can't afford anymore, sweetie. You have more power than you realise. Don't think. And don't worry. If the time comes, you'll know what to do. It's in your blood. 1 He's not weak, you know? What? Valuing life is not weakness. Oh, hey. If you're talking about what happened in the containment unit, I had everything under control. I had everything under control. And disregarding it is not strength. I called his bluff, sweetheart, that's all. I knew he wouldn't have it in him to actually... Next time you gamble, bet your own life! OK, OK, OK. (GASPS) A rocket? (SIGHS) (GASPS) Hey! (SIGHS) Well, not that this isn't fun, but I'm gonna go look around. What do you think is going on here? You think we're on vacation? Mom and Dad's lives could be in jeopardy. Or worse, their marriage. Their marriage? So, the bad guys are trying to wreck Mom and Dad's marriage. Oh, forget it. You're so immature. OK, I'm gonna go look around. Mom said to stay hidden. I'm not gonna leave the cave. Sheesh! Cool. (ECHOES) Cool! "Roger. We are ready for launch." Agh! Vi, Vi, Vi, Vi! What did you do? (PANTS) "ETA two-niner. Over." "Confirm your present status." "TCI clear. Condition yellow. Status norm." "Not responding to IFF." "IRCM reads negative." (GASPS) Bob. Huh? What? Er, I didn't say anything. Agh! Eugh! Identification, please. Hey! Hey, Violet! Come here, look. What? It talks! There. That one. Voice key incorrect. Voice key? Voice key incorrect. Wait a second... (ALARM BLARES) What do we do? Run! Where are we going? Away from here! (ALARM BLARES) Intruder alert. Intruder alert. Intruder alert. There isn't much time. No, there isn't. In fact, there's no time at all. Please... Why are you here? How can you possibly bring me lower? What more can you take away from me? What more can you take away from me? (CHOKES) Family... survived the crash. They're here on the island! They're alive? (GASPS / COUGHS) Helen? Hello. You must be Mrs Incre... She was helping me to escape. No. That's what I was doing. Let go of me! Let go, you lousy, lying, unfaithful creep! How could I betray the perfect woman? Oh, you're referring to me now? Where are the kids? They might've triggered the alert. What?! Security's been sent into the jungle. Our kids are in danger?! If you suspected danger, why'd you bring them? They stowed away. I don't think that's the proper tone! Think they're supers? Dash, remember what Mom said. What? Hey! Stop talking! Hold it! Freeze! Dash, run! What? Run! Oh, yeah! What the...? They're supers! Get the boy! Show yourself! Agh! Uh! Agh! Uh! Eugh! (SPITS) Ha! (SCREAMS) Hey! Ha! Ha-ha! Agh! Huh? (SCREAMS) Agh! I'm alive. Yeah! Whoo-hoo! Uh-oh. Wahhhhh! (GASPS) (LAUGHS) I should've told you I was fired. but I didn't want you to worry. Didn't want me to worry? We're running for our lives through a godforsaken jungle! You're trying to pick a fight. I'm just happy you're alive. (RUSTLES) I know you're there, Little Miss Disappear. You can't hide from me. There you are. Hey! (SPLASH) Don't touch my sister! (GASPS) How are you doing that? I don't know! Whatever you do, don't stop! Mom! Dad! Hey! Kids! You're alright. Oh, you're alright! We were worried. I thought I'd never see you again. (BOTH) I love you. Wow. Whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hey, time out! What have we here? Matching uniforms? Oh, no! Elastigirl? (LAUGHS) You married Elastigirl? Whoa! Oh! And got busy! It's a whole family of supers! Looks like I've hit the jackpot! Oh, this is just too good! "The ship's unique design suggests..." "There were no fatalities..." Huh? Huh? Oh, come on! You gotta admit, this is cool. Just like a movie! The robot will emerge dramatically, do some damage. Throngs of screaming people! And just when all hope is lost, Syndrome will save the day! I'll be a bigger hero than you ever were! You mean you killed off real heroes so that you could pretend to be one? Oh, I'm real. Real enough to defeat you! And I did it without your precious gifts, your oh-so-special powers. I'll give them heroics. The most spectacular heroics anyone's ever seen! And when I'm old and I've had my fun, I'll sell my inventions so that everyone can be superheroes. Everyone can be super. And when everyone's super... (LAUGHS) ..no one will be. (LAUGHS) Take cover! Fire at will! "It's completely overwhelming the tanks." I'm sorry. This is my fault. I've been a lousy father. Blind to what I have. So obsessed with being undervalued that I undervalued all of you. Erm,... Dad? Shh. Don't interrupt. So caught up in the past that I... You are my greatest adventure. And I almost missed it. I swear, I'll get us out of this safely if I... Well, I think Dad has made some excellent progress today but I think it's time we wind down now. We need to get back to the mainland. I saw an aircraft hangar. Straight ahead. (ALL LAUGH) Where are all the guards? Go, go! Hey, look. Hey! Every time they run, you take a shot. Yeah, OK. (LAUGHS) (WHISTLES) This is the right hangar but I don't see any jets. Not fast enough. What's faster than a jet? Hey, how about a rocket? Great! I can't fly a rocket. You don't have to. Use the coordinates from the last launch. Wait. I bet Syndrome's changed the password by now. How do I get into the computer? "Say please." Honey? What? Where's my supersuit? What? Where... is... my... supersuit? I, er,... put it away. Where? Why do you need to know? I need it! Uh-uh! Don't you think about running off doing no darin' do! We've been planning this dinner for two months! The public is in danger! My evening's in danger! You tell me where my suit is, woman! We are talking about the greater good! Greater good? I am your wife! I'm the greatest good you are ever gonna get! Agh! Run! My baby! The supers have returned! Is that Fironic? Fironic? No, Fironic has a different outfit. No, no, I'm a new superhero! I'm Syndrome! Alright, stand back. Someone needs to teach this hunk of metal a few manners. Ha, ha! Agh! (SCREAMS) Agh! Uh! Are we there yet? We get there when we get there! How you doing, honey? How you doing, honey? Do I have to answer?! Kids, strap yourselves down like I told you! Here we go, honey! Ready, Violet? Ready? Now! Agh! This is gonna be rough! (HORNS HONK) The robot's in the financial district. Which exit? Traction Avenue. That takes me downtown. I'll take 7th. Don't take 7th! Great, we missed it! You asked me and I told you. Traction! It'll take me downtown! It's coming up! Right lane! Not Traction! You're gonna miss it! ARGHHHH! (SCREAMS) Is... Is everybody OK back there? Super-duper, Dad! (LAUGHS) Let's do that again. (SCREAMS) Wait here and stay hidden. I'm going in. While what, I watch helplessly from the sidelines? I don't think so. I'm asking you to wait with the kids. And I'm telling you not a chance. You're my husband. I'm with you for better or worse. I have to do this alone. What is this to you? Playtime? No. So you can be Mr Incredible again? No! Then what? What is it? I'm not... Not what? I'm not strong enough. This will make you stronger? Yes. No! That's what this is? Some sort of workout? I can't lose you again! I can't. Not again. I'm not... strong enough. If we work together, you won't have to be. I don't know what'll happen. Hey. We're superheroes. What can happen? (SCREAMS) (SCREAMS) Vi! Dash! No! Violet? Dad! Go! Go! Aghhh! Aghhh! I'm OK, Mom. Really. Stay here, OK? Frozone! Yeah! Bob! Hey! Huh? Syndrome's remote! Yaaaahhhh! The remote controls the robot! Dad! Throw it, throw it! Go long! Uh-oh. Got it! Honey! Take out its guns! Dash! Gotcha! Agh! Uh! Uh! (SCREAMS) Violet! Mom, I've got it! I've got the remote! A remote? A remote that controls what? (SCREAMS) The robot? It's coming back! Agh! That wasn't right. Give me that! We can't stop it. The only thing hard enough to penetrate it is... ..itself. It's getting closer! It doesn't work! Kids! Uh! It's not doing anything! Lucius, try to buy us some time! Try the one next to it! Honey! Wait a minute. Press that button again! No, the other one! The first one! First button! Got it! It's getting closer! Look out! Get out of here! Find a safe spot! We're not going! Press the button! Not yet! What are you waiting for?! A closer target! You got one shot! Everybody duck! Hey, Zone. (LAUGHS) (APPLAUSE) Huh? No! Hey, did you see that? Eh? That's the way to do it. That's old school. (LAUGHS) Yeah. No school like the old school. (LAUGHS) Just like old times. Just like old times. Oh! Yeah. Hurt then, too. We've frozen all of Syndrome's assets. If he even sneezes, we'll be there with a hanky and some handcuffs. This country is indebted to you. Can we come out of hiding? Let the politicians figure that out. But I've been asked to assure you we'll take care of everything else. You did good, Bob. "Hi, this is Kari. I have a question about Jack-Jack." Come on. We're in a limo. Hey, you're wearing your hair back? Huh? Er, yeah, I just... yeah. It looks good. Thanks, Dad. That was so cool when you threw that car! Not as cool as you running on water! Hey, Mom! That was sweet when you snagged that bad guy with your arm and whiplashed him... I'm trying to listen to messages, honey. "Mrs Parr, it's me. Jack-Jack is fine but weird things are happening." "Jack-Jack's still fine but I'm getting really weirded out!" "Agh! When are you coming back?" ..those guys that tried to kill us! That was the best vacation ever! I love our family. "I'm not fine! Agh! Put that down! Stop it! You need to call me." "I need help, Mrs Parr!" Bob, listen to this. "I'm gonna call the police..." "Hi, this is Kari. Sorry for freaking out but your baby has special needs." "Special needs"? "Thanks for sending a replacement sitter." I didn't call a replacement. Shh. The baby is sleeping. (LAUGHS) You took away my future. I'm simply returning the favour. Don't worry, I'll be a good mentor. Supportive, encouraging. Everything you weren't. And in time, who knows, he might make a good sidekick. Ha-ha! He's getting away, Bob! We have to do something, now! (CRIES) Huh? Agh! Aghh! (SCREAMS) Something's happening. What's happening?! (ROARS) Agh! Stop him! Throw something! I might hit Jack-Jack! (SCREAMS) Throw me. Bob, throw me! No! This isn't the end of it! I will get your son, eventually. I'll get him! (LAUGHS) Oh, no. (SCREAMS) Look at Mommy, honey. Don't look down. Mommy's got you. Everything is alright. That's my girl. Does this mean we have to move again? (ALL LAUGH) Oh, man. That was totally wicked! Do we have to have cheerleaders at the track meet? I mean, what is that all about? I always thought it was more like a... Hey. Hey. You're, er, Violet, right? That's me. See you, Vi. You look... different. I feel different. Is different OK? Hey, different is... (CLEARS THROAT) Different is great. Would you, er, wanna... Yeah? Do you think maybe you and I,... you know... Yeah? Do you...? Shh. I like movies. I'll buy the popcorn. OK? A... movie. There you go. Yeah. Yeah! Wait, wait,... so Friday? Yeah. Yeah! Wait, wait,... so Friday? Friday. (GUN FIRES / CROWD CHEERS) Go, Dash, go! Go, go, go! Run! Run, Dash! Run! Run! Come on, run! Yeah! Pick up the pace! No! Pull back! Pull back! Pace it! Slow down just a little bit! Don't give up! Make it close! Second! Close second, close second. Yeah! Yeah! Whoo-hoo! That's my boy! Dash, I'm so proud of you. I didn't know what you wanted me to do. (CRASH / SCREAMS) Behold the Underminer! I am always beneath you, but nothing is beneath me! I hereby declare war on peace and happiness! Soon all will tremble before me! Captions by IMS Subtitles. www.able.co.nz Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. 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