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Pixar's getting in a habit of constantly outdoing themselves
Finding Nemo is the fifth installment for Pixar Studios, the most reliable studio in Hollywood today, and it is my personal favorite. The first obviously outstanding aspect of the movie is the animation. From the breathtaking wonder of the Great Barrier Reef, to the cold, sterile fish tank, the animation is top notch and truly state of the art. The water, which has always been the bane of animation, is picture perfect, and the animators have captured the rolling but constant ocean and the light refractions perfectly. But animation itself doesn't make a film. Finding Nemo's strongest aspect is it's warm, witty, heartfelt, and funny story of a father's quest to reclaim his son. The kids will love the vibrant characters and funny situations, and so will the parents. However, the parents will be able to enjoy the film on a level far more than the kids will. The story is about losing a child, and the desperate quest to be reunited, which will hit the parent right in the gut. This is the story's dark side, which has, thankfully, not been sugar coated by the creators. Overall, lets just say Halleluja, Pixar, you've done it again!
A visual treat that will keep children AND adults engaged
From reading the reviews for this movie, I assume that yet another fawning review may not be needed; notwithstanding I have to agree with most of the folks here who loved this movie. I did not see it when it originally came out and missed out on seeing some of the most beautiful visuals ever captured in an animated feature and most features for that matter.
As most fans know Pixar, is the animation house behind Finding Nemo, as well as Monsters, Inc., A Bug's Life and the two Toy Story movies, all of which I have found hard to resist. They have single-handedly elevated the genre to a level where these movies can compete with any live action movie in all aspects of visuals and storytelling. I am not a kid nor have kids of my own yet, so my like for the aforementioned comes as a surprise to me as I usually like my movies on the acerbic side or depressing movies that people don't rush out to see.
I just saw this movie and it had a lot to live up to and it did. I was surprised that the movie was not as syrupy as I would have expected and in fact starts out with quite an emotional/violent wallop that may scare and surprise many children and adults. The computer animated images and dialogue make for scenes that are so realistic you have to keep reminding yourself are watching animation. The facial expressions of all major and supporting characters as well as the three-dimensional components of this underwater treat will leave you breathless. Although I hate to give any detail away, most who read this will know that the movie in large part takes place in an underwater world. That world is so beautifully detailed to show loving and playful underwater images as well as the shocking truths about different species having to share an environment where things are not always as cute as they seem to be.
The voices behind every character are masterful with special honors going to Ellen DeGeneres, who really makes the Dora character so wacky and lovable that it leaves me thinking that there was no way that the character was written with anyone but Ellen in mind. As usual, these types of stories represent a cautionary tale of sorts, which will tug at the strings of your heart, will make you laugh, and give you some form of security that no matter how bad things get, somehow they will be ok in some shape way or form. Finding Nemo manages to use the usual story construct but it manages to take out the sometimes didactic messages that prevent people from embracing animation as they have in recent years. Most viewers will be able to empathize with what happens in this story and will laugh and maybe find some parts to be really sad, but the movie earns all its laughs and sad moments.
I could go on and on about the detail and beauty of the animation; action sequences that outdo most live action summer extravaganzas; the imaginative way in which marine life is "humanized" yet respected; but all any potential viewer needs to know is that this movie is hard to resist. Although this is a G-rated movie, I think that some small children (and their parents) may find some sequences to be too visceral so I would caution parents not to let very young kids see the movie alone. The only thing that I did not like (but did make me laugh) was a young girl (who happens to a terror) who seems to be too easy of a target to make "evil" based on her unattractive appearance. Not a big deal, but kids do pick up on these things and the filmmakers could have probably gotten as much mileage out of the character had they made her less outwardly unappealing and focused on her internal ugliness. For the adults watching, they'll recognize many elements and lines that are meant just for their enjoyment and those may fly over the head of some of the younger viewers, who will be so enthralled to notice. All in all, I give a 5-star review to movie that I just saw and without a doubt want to see again as soon as possible.
Nemo makes a big splash!
"Finding Nemo" is a stream of joy and hope. There wasn't a single thing I didn't admire in this mesmerizing movie. It's a faultless Father's Day film, which is just what the doctor ordered when it was released just before Father's Day. Directed by Andrew Stanton, "Finding Nemo" is a bright fun-filled adventure that is enchanting, touching, and amusing! There are so many morals that you can find in this deep blue sea escapade from lessons like "If at first you don't succeed try, try again" to things that you learn when you're only a child (look on both sides before crossing the road). The morals make you ponder and "Finding Nemo" is truly a thought-provoking feature. Some scenes are so gripping (especially considering that it's an animated film) that quite a few times you'll be on the edge of your seat! The varieties of the vibrant colors used in the backdrops were breathtaking from views of scenic Sydney to the underwater coral reefs! But it's not just the colorful spectrum of backgrounds but also the ingenious, one-of a kind witty script that makes this feature so enjoyable! It's different from other cartoons because it's not just about silly fun and games but also about real-life tragic events. A lot of thought was put into Finding Nemo's script from the plan of having a fish's perspective to the idea of having a father-son theme (which made me think of "Life is beautiful"). It's even longer than other animated features running for approximately two hours.
Pixar has come up with sheer cinematic magic since the late 80's. Pixar continues to outdo itself with exceptional cinematic computer animation creations. Pixar has surpassed even what is usually expected from its creators which is a big deal if you consider such masterpieces as Monsters Inc., Toy Story, and A bug's life to name a few. This Pixar production is amazing with realistic activities and multihued illustrations. Finding Nemo is like a longer version of their 80's animated short film that first brought them fame (featured the two lamps). Everything is so beautiful and you just have to awe at the pretty pink jellyfishes even though they are attacking the story's protagonist at the time. It's no surprise that at the moment this is the movie of the year beating the box-office grosses of such highly anticipated movies as The Matrix Reloaded and X-men 2. In eleven weeks it is already in the top ten box-office list of the highest grossing films gathering over $300 million in the US alone. It's probably very popular because it's an original script not based on any other story (just like The Lion King). In no time at all it will probably break The Lion King's decade old record of being the top grossing animated feature, a record it set back in 1994 (although it will be hard for Finding Nemo to break The Lion King's worldwide gross of just over $700 million).
"Finding Nemo" is a story of fishes and the big blue sea. It's features the voices of Albert Brooks (The Muse) as the cautious corny clownfish Marlin and the eminent Ellen DeGeneres (top comedian) as the absent-minded Dory. The story revolves around Nemo's father Marlin who loses his son and has no way of finding him, at least for awhile. Just when Marlin feels that like it's the end of the world, 'out of the blue' the fun-loving cobalt-colored Dory enters the story and joins Marlin in an expedition to save his son Nemo. The expedition is very entertaining and spellbinding as they stumble across comical creatures like a shark that's turning in a new leaf and large amusing Australian turtles that help Marlin and Dory in their 'sea voyage'.
Some people believe that it's a waste to watch an animated feature film on the big screen but trust me "Finding Nemo" is worth it, that is mostly if you're the kind of person who enjoys and understands movies with hidden meanings and can spot analogies anywhere. When you consider it, it sounds mundane I mean a talking fish that lives in the ocean you think "Okay, been there done that" (probably thinking of the Little Mermaid). But ignore that little voice in your head and go watch this dazzling sea saga, truly a must-see movie this year that I definitely recommend.
Overall, "Finding Nemo" is a fantastic film! It's a collection of streams of splendor and scenic natural habitats. It's a family movie, for audiences of all ages. To cut a long story short; there's Cleopatra's grand entrance in Rome, Julie Andrews voice over the verdant hills of Austria, the adventures in the vast shivery landscapes of secluded Siberia in Dr. Zhivago and then there's Nemo.
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