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Summary: Finding Nemo is one of the best Family Films ever
Review: "Finding Nemo is one of the year's best films," explains Joel Siegel form Good Morning America. "Hugely entertaining and way cool," says Peter Travers of Rolling Stone. Finding Nemo is being compared to the Lion King and it is ranking up with the movie also. Finding Nemo is a family movie that everyone in the family can relate to.
When you watch Finding Nemo you can't help but get into the movie. When I first started to watch the movie it was not what I had expected to see. With all of the hype about the movie I thought it was going to be like the Lion King and start off like that, but it does not. Instead the movie starts off with Nemo at home and showing how he lives.
After watching the movie I found that this movie is one of the best movies that I have ever watched. It has all of the elements that a great movie has. I think that a great movie has all of the emotions that people feel with in a day. Excitement, scared, sad, happy, and all of the other feeling that are out there are in this movie and you do not realize that they are there but they are.
I love how you can feel what Marlin (Nemo's dad) feels when Nemo gets taken from his home. With the music that plays and the looks on the faces of the characters all makes you feel so sad that Nemo is taken away from his home. Through out the whole movie it plays with your emotions with all of the different interactions with animals that you would think would not get along help each other out.
With all of that said I would most defiantly recommend this to people. At first I was hesitant of the movie but by the end I loved it. I would most defiantly recommend this movie to people. Not only is this one of the best movies that Disney has done but also with all of the extras that come on the DVD it is worth the money to buy this movie.
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Summary: A colorful fish story about the need for independence.
Review: "Finding Nemo" is a cute underwater adventure for the whole family. The animation is superb, as you would expect from Pixar. There is color, action and excitement galore as a small fish named Nemo is abducted from his overprotective father, a clown fish named Marlin. Marlin has lost his entire family, except for Nemo, and he is determined that he will safeguard his only son from any and all dangers. This strategy backfires, as it usually does when parents are too smothering.I took a nine-year-old child with me, and this movie was just right for him. Although there is a brief homage to Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" and "The Birds," which will go right over a child's head, most of the movie runs along familiar lines that will appeal to children. Nemo is subject to countless dangers in the big, bad world, and dad risks his life time and again to get his son back. Comic relief is offered by Ellen DeGeneres, who plays Dory, a ditsy fish suffering from short-term memory loss. Dory tries to help Marlin in his quest, but she is in need of help herself. Albert Brooks does a good job as Marlin, and the supporting cast is also fun. "Finding Nemo" breaks little new ground, but it is fine entertainment for children of all ages.
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Summary: Stunning Underwater Animation. Another Winner from Pixar.
Review: "Finding Nemo" is a film from Disney's master of computer animation, Pixar Animation Studio. Like all Pixar films, it was born of pixels, not animation cells, and so has a visual style distinct from conventional animation. The images have much more texture and subtle activity than films made from individually drawn cells. "Finding Nemo" takes us into the ocean, to an imaginary world of marine life in Australia's reef. We meet Marlin (voice of Albert Brooks), a neurotic overprotective clownfish whose only child, Nemo (voice of Alexander Gould) has been abducted by human divers and taken away on a boat. Impelled by his great love for his son and aided by a hyperactive blue tang fish with a terrible memory named Dory (voice of Ellen DeGeneres), Marlin sets out to find Nemo and bring him home. Marlin and Dory encounter perilous creatures and make many new friends in their tireless journey to Sydney harbor. Meanwhile, Nemo is residing in a dentist's aquarium where he and his fellows captives are plotting an escape of their own. "Finding Nemo"'s animation is beautiful. Writer/director Andrew Stanton and the folks at Pixar made it hard on themselves by setting this film underwater. The ocean and the reef are is constantly in motion, so every bit of the image must be moving. This makes for some gorgeous scenery and gives the eye a lot to take in. The movement of the water provides some of the film's most striking animation. And, as we've come to expect from Pixar, there is a lot of clever but good-natured humor that's fun for kids and adults. At times, I was struck by the tremendous creative talent exhibited on the screen. The only thing I didn't enjoy about this film is the constant chatter. The sea critters talk all the time. Literally. At times I felt that the film should have slowed down and shut up long enough for us to take in its stunning artwork. Marlin and Dory really could give you a headache. The humor in "Finding Nemo" isn't as sophisticated as that of "Monsters, Inc.". The writing is more Disney-influenced. But "Finding Nemo" is entertaining and its strength is its beauty. Kids and adults will both enjoy this gorgeous film.
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Summary: What A Joy Ride!!
Review: "Finding Nemo" is a reprieve from the rubbish that's thrown out to us from Hollywood lately. This movie is not merely brilliant visually but it has an enduring storyline that would stand the test of time. As I watched the movie, I was mesmerised by the ripples in the water, the cornucopia of sea reefs & corals, the movements of the fish, & many times I pinched myself to remind me that this is a computer graphics movie. It was so lifelike & I never questioned about its authenticity. What differentiates Pixar movies from other cartoon or even computer graphics movies would be its storyline, that is forever accessible to people of all ages. To have me, a 31 years old sitting next to primary school children and old couples in the fifties is the greatest testimony of all. Notably, Ellen de Generes was at her best being hillarious, hyperkinetic, over-the-top & having an excessively short memory at the same time. Mel Brooks is also at his best being neurotic & yet, brave for his son's sake when it needs be. Whichever you see it, this movie is a joyride or perhaps, a journey where the father finally learns to let go of his grown child. A truly memorable movie & a movie that definitely sets a high pinnacle for the movies of this calibre. Highly recommended. Or shall I say, don't miss it on the big screen!
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Summary: Nemo makes a big splash!
Review: "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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Summary: Latest Pixar wonder aimed more at kids than adults
Review: "Finding Nemo" is another delightful animated movie from Pixar Studios [released through Disney]. Other Pixar creations include "A Bug's Life", "Toy Story" and its sequel, and "Monsters Inc." Pixar is famous for its awesome digital animation, and "Finding Nemo" is its best work so far. If there is a flaw, it is simply that this tale is a bit less interesting to adults than Pixar's other movies. It seems specifically aimed at kids aged four to ten. Those who are not fans of Albert Brooks and/or Ellen DeGeneres will be less amused than those who are because it is their voices that carry the bulk of the film. Marlin [voiced by Brooks] is a clown fish who lives in the sea near the coast of Australia. When his wife produces something like two hundred eggs, Marlin is delighted. Catastrophe strikes, and Marlin loses his wife and all but one of the eggs. When the remaining clown fish is born, Marlin names him Nemo. Times passes, and Nemo becomes old enough to go to school. Disaster strikes again when the adventuresome Nemo gets too close to a boat and is caught in a diver's net. The little fish winds up in a fish tank in a Sydney dentist's office. Marlin, aided by an addled fish named Dory [voice of DeGeneres], goes on a quest to find Nemo. Meanwhile, Nemo is befriended by a motley assortment of fish in the tank who have their own escape plans. Adults may find the movie only mildly amusing. Kids will find it uproariously funny. And that's okay. There's nothing wrong with making a great movie for children.
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Summary: 99% Perfect! The escape from the whale was impossible.
Review: "Finding Nemo" the latest hit from Pixar, is the biggest movie of 2003, (as of Aug. 7, 2003). It has made more money than any other film released this year, and gotten 99% approval rating from "Rotten Tomatoes", the movie critics website, which is better than any 2003 movie up to this date. It has a great story, the voices are perfectly matched to their characters they portray, it is an original script, and the techincal aspects are very well done. The story concerns an over-protective father clownfish, Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks), trying to get his only surviving son, Nemo, who was caught by a scuba diver and taken away. The film does start off with a violent scene involving a barracuda, the wife, and their other fish eggs. Most of the violence does take place off camera, but, this is strong, real-life action for very young children. The action takes place between the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney Harbor, and there is one mild negative comment made about Americans. The sea life is the type a person would find in the area. Pixar used Professor Adam Summers, from the Univ. Of California at Irvine, in the making of the movie so it's usually accurate, but there is one scene that is impossible. Marlin, and Dory, a blue tang voiced by Ellen DeGeneres, (who's the best character in the very talented cast), are caught in the mouth of a baleen whale, and they escape through the whale's blowhole. This can never happen because a whale's lungs and mouth are not connected, otherwise, a whale might drown trying to eat. The water that comes out of the whale is condensation, similar to exhaling on a cold day. This one scene does spoil an otherwise perfect movie. I think Pixar wanted the visuals of being ejected from the whale's spout, instead off being released out of the mouth. Marlin and Dory, shallow water fish, also meet a very deep sea angler fish, but, I can overlook that mistake. The whale escape aside, the movie is great, and I plan on getting the DVD when it is released in November 2003. This is an instant classic, and it will probably get the "People's Choice" award for favorite film of 2003.
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Summary: Nemo's swimming out to sea
Review: "I'm gonna get ya!" You hear from Dory the Blue Tang as she sees a floating light in the depths of the ocean. Even Dory's levelheaded companion Marlin is mesmerized by the view. Perhaps the best animated movie for all ages, Finding Nemo, is action-packed and full of laughter. Though the movie was geared towards children, I was suprised how enjoyable it was to older generations as well.
As a single parent, Marlin the clownfish was very protective of his son, Nemo. On Nemo's first day of school, while wondering out into open water, he was taken by some divers onto their boat. Marlin then began his journey to recover his terrified son. While still in shock and dismantled he has a head-on collision with a fish with short term memory loss (Dory). As Dory and Marlin set out on their adventure, Nemo is thrown in a fish tank inside a dentist's office in Sydney, Australia. While dodging sharks, deep-sea anglers, jellyfish, and much more, Dory and Marlin become famous to the marine life. Throughout this time, Nemo and his new tank friends try to develop plans in order to escape the tank before its too late.
One of the last things Marlin said to his wife, Coral, was the statement, "OK, we can name one Nemo, but I would like most of them to be called Marlin, Jr." Shortly after, a shark causes Coral's untimely death, along with all their children except one, who Marlin names Nemo in his wife's memory. The tragedy of the whole story is a good contrast for the funny aspect. However bad you felt when Coral dies, you feel ten times worse when you see Marlin lose all he had left.
Despite the sad aspect, comedy plays a very large roll in the movie. If you enjoy silly jokes, or seeing familiar personalities in a cartoon setting, you will laugh your socks off. From young fish getting the words "butt" and "boat" confused, to Dory constantly forgetting what is happening there is no funnier Pixar film yet. I believe the reason I enjoyed this movie so much was because of the comedy. It is mature enough for adults, yet simple enough for children.
In this memorable tale, you feel many emotions. Happiness, sadness, you name it. The strong story line keeps your interest throughout the full hour and forty-minute film. It is amazing how talented the people at Pixar are, and I must give them snaps for their courageous ideas. I absolutely loved this DVD, with its fun extras and especially the short film called "Knick Knack". I would recommend it to people of any age, it's a great family film.
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Summary: Fun for everyone....even adults
Review: "Nemo" is a fun movie, even for us adults. The jokes are plentifull, mostly coming from Degeneres. The art is bright, colorful and awesome. All in all it's a great movie. Maybe one of Pixar's best.
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Summary: Nemo...from a 20-something viewer
Review: "Nemo" might be the most graphically spectacular Pixar effort--they get plenty of opportunity with the colorful underwater landscape--but not the best computer-animated film out there. Warning to parents with kids below the 8- or 7-year-old line: there are parts that might startle and be a bit scary for you child. The opening sequences are evidence of this--audiences are immediately introduced to death, a monster and the disruption of the family image. Later on, there are the scarier, big-sharp-fanged monster scenes that sent quite a few kids in the audience crying. That aside, the film is an enjoyable watch, although on the cutesy side. The jokes range from hilarious to adults (fishes in a dentist's aquarium arguing over correct procedures and dental equipment) to the ones only a child could split sides over (Ellen Degeneres' Dory character singing a song to cheer up Nemo's dad Marlin) to ones that everyone will crack up over (octopi embarassingly "losing their ink" when frightened; an underwater explosion sends up a bubble that makes it look like a pelican farted). Very good, clever film, but a little too cute, and it scared some of the younger kids in the theater. Recommended fully even for 20-somethings and baby boomers; definitely parental guidance for the younger uns.
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