Finding Nemo (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

Finding Nemo is another winner from Pixar. The opening sequence is amazingly detailed with eye popping animation that puts to shame just about any of the other computer generated animated epics that Hollywood has felt compelled to churn out lately. The story is fairly simple--the story focuses on Marlin's (Albert Brooks)attempt to find his son Nemo. Nemo disappears after he attempts to run away from home. He's captured by a Diver and Marlin's attempt to rescue his son begins. He's assisted by a dim fish named Dory (Ellen DeGeneres). Dory's lame brained attempt to help Marlin gets them into as much trouble but, ultimately, contributes to their salvation as well.

Like Toy Story 1 & 2, A Bug's Life and Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo deals with many of the universal fears that children have. What sets it apart from other animated features is the witty script and the vitality of the visuals. Nemo manages to deal with frightening and common subject matters in a positive way that reflects the very qualities that parents try to pass along to their children. The soap box "message" quality one expects from such a film is buried deeply within an entertaining and thought provoking film.

The performances by Brooks, DeGeneres and the talented cast contributes to the winning quality of the film. Films have always been puzzles; if all the pieces don't fit together properly, it doesn't matter what the image looks like, it just won't seem right. Pixar has managed to produce another winner and provide salvation for the adult who doesn't want to take their kid to another mind numbing children's film.


Excellent. Pixar did it again.   June 1, 2003
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I love this movie. A timid father, Marlin and his friend Dori are out to find his son Nemo when he was kidnapped by a human. First off, the animation is totally spectacular, and the chracaters bring lots of laughs. I can't wait for the DVD.


Good, a little scary for younger kids...still 5 stars   June 1, 2003
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

My 4-year old twins were very excited to see this movie after having seen plenty of hype on tv regarding its release. There is a very good Pixar short at the beginning of the film, I think my kids liked this as much as the movie! Don't show up late or get stuck in the popcorn line or you will miss it!

Now on with the show..The movie starts with Marlin (Albert Brooks) and his wife (sounds like the wife from Emperor's New Groove) expecting 400 children (well, they are fish). Then (scary music here) a big old meanie fish shows up. My son didn't like this..he hid his face. But they don't show the wife and kids getting eaten up(except one--Nemo.)

The rest of the story is about Nemo's Dad being overprotective and Nemo asserting his freedom..then learning about each other after losing each other, and of course (..and I don't think this is a spoiler, after all it is Disney...) finding each other at the end.

Ellen Degeneres is Marlin's sidekick (Dory) during his search for Nemo. She is really good...great timing on the lines. Albert Brook's is typical Brooks-but even if you don't like him..he is neurotic-good in this part. They meet other characters along the way...the turtles are great. (Some are spot-the-celebrity-voice scenes.) Some of the scenes are a little scary for some of the kids (especially the dark scene at the really deep part of the ocean...I was even a little scared of that fish!)

Meanwhile, Nemo finds himself as a pet in a Dentist's office waiting to be adopted by a fish-shaking-niece soon. He doesn't want to be "belly-up" with her so he and his tank-mates try to come up with escape plans. The tank scenes are terrific. Don't miss Mount Wanahockalugie!

Really cute movie overall. There seemed to be alot of little jokes throughout..some I am sure I didn't catch on one viewing. Funny stuff aimed at the parents in the audience. It's nice when the parents can get a little chuckle in here and there in a kid's movie--nothing really off-color or anything. The stingray (the children-fish's teacher) was singing here and there and what I could catch was great! I would like to view this over and over on DVD to catch all the quick stuff. I don't think it was too scary for my kids...they talked about it favorably later...and upon subsequent viewings the scary things don't come out of nowhere and hopefully won't scare them anymore.

Definately better than the last few Disney releases (Treasure Planet, Lilo and Stitch and even better that Monster's Inc. which was a little scary, too come to think about it.) I will definately be on the pre-order DVD list for this one!


For all Ages   May 31, 2003
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This film will entertain those of all ages. It contains a real heartfelt story line with references to many adult issues while thoroughly entertaining hte children. Wonderful dialog and action. Beautiful animation.


Fantastic...Pixar does it again   May 31, 2003
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

With every movie Pixar seems to best themselves. Nemo is no exception. Besides being humorous and a great story for all ages, the movie is a visual masterpiece. I would see it again just for the artwork. Amazing.