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Summary: "Finding Nemo"='WINNER' of Family "G" Movie, Summer '03!
Review: Hello to all fellow parents who are awaiting a "G" Movie to show up on the Movie Marquee that is family-value-friendly, and is also quite entertaining for not only your kids who want to go see it, but by adults alike.
I agree with other previous reviewers' references to "Finding Nemo's"outstanding cinematography and visual effects in the movie. The vivid, eye-catching colors of the tropical reefs and underwater environment was especially a treat for ocean-loving, fish-interested, coral reef snorkelers like our family!
Best of all was the characterization in the film's scripting, and the high caliber of talent that made this story line flow with such qualities as fear, sadness, perseverance, overcoming obstacles thrown in one's way, reliance upon others to assist us rather than trying to do it all on our own; making friends with people who we often-times misperceive at first, and then, by letting down our guard and letting that person into our lives, we find that they can become not only a person that we can bounce our feelings off of, but a potential friend, and, if we are really lucky, they could become our best friend in the making, for their compassion and caring exhibited by sticking with us,through the thick and thin, the peaks as well as the valleys that we call 'life'.
The overall theme in the movie for all kids and adults alike to remember was extremely relevant to our current problems in relationships within/between families, friends, work-places, churches, etc.: Do not judge others, lest you be judged for you seeing yourself with a higher regard or level of esteem, which is a VERY unattractive attribute to possess. :(
On the movie's positive and proactive side :), it alludes to reaching for a "Highly Desirable Attribute List", like realizing one's uniqueness from others as a blessing and not a curse; to not covet others then, and show pride for the inherent special gifts each of us have been annointed with also, and facing one's own flaws and fears, head-on, and not being ashamed to admit we are imperfect, we each carry painful or traumatic memories that can sabotage moving forward, which was the case in "Marlin's" overprotectiveness of "Nemo", after the loss he experienced at the beginning scene of the movie. "Marlin", as well as each of us, collectively, need to learn how to evaluate and learn from a past trauma or hurt, not allow it to get us 'stuck' emotionally or become overly neurotic (I say that because we as mothers, or fathers, for that matter, PARENTS in general let's say it---whew, that's a more politically correct term to use--I'll have to remember that...anyway, I don't know of many parents that don't have some overprotective or neurotic fears about their children, especially with regard to safety, their children's well-being and age-appropriate development, and their child's happiness within healthy limits. So don't worry if you're a little protective...better that in this dangerous society of ours than parents that are too permissive with their children, or, worse, who could care less about their children. I think it shows a lot of character that "Marlin" ("Nemo's" father) shows such a persistence to protect and then go try to find his lost son! Kudos for that part of the script! :)
Subsequently, by utilizing a broader view, BEYOND SELF, to "looking at the big picture", welcoming and experiencing diversity out of curiousity, knowledge, further insight, and destigmatization of the "we are better than them" mentality that, as shown at the beginning 'going to school scene' of the movie.
As long as groups tend to segregate and differentiate themselves with a 'Superiority vs. Inferiority Belief System', there will undoubtedly be continued & even heightened unrest between peoples and countries. It is sad that the idea of ever living in a 'peaceful' world has now become a Utopian concept.
We are robbing our children's generation, and their legacy onward, of the vital importance of acceptance of ALL peoples. We MUST instill the message to our children, that everyone was created equal in {God's}/Our Creator's mind's-eye! So as parents, we have a responsibility to start modeling & exercising the attributes of humility and grace to others, so our children can see by example, hear by example, and learn by walking the walk, and not just lecturing them and talking the talk. Children need positive role models to instill what is right vs. wrong.
It is our job, as parents, to ensure we get that message imprinted on our children's minds and hearts! The ensuing result will be well worth the foundational effort; by parents dropping their long-held prejudices and biases, and stopping the generational passing down of these same attitudinal biases against other peoples and cultures, we will be teaching our children the value of diversity, the mutual acceptance of one another's differences, and the burden of carrying around familial prejudices.
On a lighter note, like a good comedy, I found myself cracking up, over and over again, by the subtle jokes by "Dory"--the blue female fish who befriends "Nemo"--Ellen DeGeneres does a fantastic job of playing Dory!
My family loved it--the only thing that scared my 7 & 6 yr. olds at first was the shark part in the beginning...but once they learned that everything was going to be OK, my kids were able to relax and follow along with anticipation to the rest of the movie.
I'd suggest everyone who hasn't gone to see this movie to go and catch a matinee with your kiddos...you'll be glad you did! Thumbs up to the producers/directors and special effects staff. In my opinion, "Finding Nemo"should definitely be nominated for and win many awards in its category. GREAT JOB! Keep the Rated "G" movies coming, please! Thanks!
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Summary: WOW Pixar do it AGAIN!
Review: WOW Pixar do it again, this is a very funny movie, with a lot of message, the graphics are very rich and beautiful, its incredible how crisp is. the marine species are very well represented, and the shark, oh my god the sharks is one of the best scenes in the hole movie. I want to see it on my DVD with my Mit RPTV HD, so please give me my copy today!!!!!
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Summary: Great Dad Movie
Review: Our family loves Pixar movies. These days, when even Disney movies have questionable things in them, every Pixar movie so far has been great. "Nemo" is an all-around great movie, but our very favorite part of it is the portrayal of Marlin, Nemo's dad. Dads are rarely portrayed in movies as loving, responsible, etc. if they're even present at all (there's no dad in the "Toy Story" movies, for example). "Nemo" is a terrific portrayal of a single dad who's single for an acceptable reason (widower, not divorced or never married) who loves his child, takes responsibility for him, and is totally devoted to him. Even if the rest of the movie weren't so good, I would recommend it solely on the basis of this aspect of the movie. We rarely go out to the movies, but we took our kids to see this one twice in the first month it was out!
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Summary: This is a wonderful film!
Review: The story, characters, and animation are all first-rate. Especially good is Ellen DeGeneres as Dory. Dory was so funny, but I was also touched during the scene where she is pleading with Marlin not to leave her behind because she did not want to forget him and their friendship. As an earlier reviewer said, you must see Finding Nemo on the big screen first to experience Pixar's achievement in creating such a beautiful underwater world. And be sure to stick around through the closing credits to see most of the characters swimming by--including an appearance by a character from a previous Pixar film! See Finding Nemo before it leaves the theaters. Then buy the DVD!.
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Summary: Very average
Review: I saw this movie late in the game, after it had already grossed a gazillion dollars, after I had heard everyone rave about how good it was, and after I realized that it was the only true, bonafide blockbuster of the summer. So naturally I figured Pixar had created another movie which was on par with "Toy Story" and "A Bug's Life", both of which I very grudgingly admit that I liked. What I saw was a very average movie with a few chuckles and a few neat visual effects. Was I watching the same movie? Are the masses THAT easily entertained? or does Pixar have some kind of mind contral over 90% of the population?
In the past, no matter how corny or phony feel-good a Pixar movie was, you could count on a decent amount of clever and witty jokes to make the whole thing entertaining. It is precisely that cleverness that is almost entirely missing from "Finding Nemo", making it a mediocre movie at best. Instead, viewers are given the goofball antics of the Ellen DeGeneres voiced Dory, and the Abbott and Costello type bickering between Dory and Albert Brooks' Marlin. This type of humor is clearly aimed more towards children, and in turn "Finding Nemo" lacks that crossover appeal between adults and children that all of its predecessors had.
In addition, the all too familiar Disney/Pixar themes are expounded on once again ad naseum and are beginning to wear thin. Personally I have become tired of having a multi-billion dollar corporate conglomerate tell me how one little person/fish/bug/toy/whatever can overcome even the most terrible adversity as long as they believe in themselves. Perhaps I wouldn't have had time to explore such cynical thoughts had the story, humor or jokes held my attention, but the fact is they didn't. It may may be time for Pixar to stop recycling the same story disguised in different forms and try something truly different and original in their next movie.
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Summary: There was only one thing missing ....
Review: Okay, this film is certainly up to the extremely high standards set by Pixar in all of it's films (all of which would rank 5 stars in my book, with the possible exception of Monsters, Inc.) The characters are memorable, sympathetic and funny and the story is well-written and keeps you "hooked" (sorry, I couldn't resist). But there were no outtakes at the end! Please, oh please, Pixar, include "outtakes" at the end of the DVD. The outtakes are the highlights of the Toy Story 2, Bug's Life and Monsters, Inc. DVD's!!!!!!!
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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: The greatest movie ever created
Review: Who cares about An Officer And A Gentleman? I truly believe that Finding Nemo deserves all five stars- And then some!!! Plus an Extra One!!! Finding Nemo has changed my life. It's one of those movies that even though they make you cry, you want to watch over and over. Dori is the greatest character (besides Nemo) to ever hit the big screen!!! Every person should have seen this movie. To end the war between America and Iraq, we should have George Bush and Sadaam Hussain share popcorn and watch Finding Nemo!!! So go out and buy this movie before I hunt you down and make you watch it!!!
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Summary: THE COOLEST CARTOON EVER!!!
Review: I'm usually not a big fan of any cartoon movies that comes out in the theater but let me tell you this: FINDING NEMO IS THE BEST MOVIE I'VE SEEN SO FAR!!! And it is not a kid movie! My best friend who is 20 and I am turning 19, we went to see this movie because we couldn't decide on what to watch and it was the best decision we've ever made.
I've seen this movie twice and if I had money to spend I would have gone to see it again and again because no matter what I might be feeling, FINDING NEMO always cheers me up...especially Dory...I LOVE DORY!!!
I cannot wait for the DVD to come out because I am definitely going to buy it for my small but very own collection. And if you haven't seen the movie, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GO SEE IT!!!
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Summary: Animation Under the Sea
Review: To me, disney and pixar have reached their peak when it comes to animation in this film. IT IS INCREDIBLE! However this is the first animation kids film i've seen that is soo sad other than the lion king. It was kind of depressing watching the movie until the end when you feel so much better for the outcome you expect! There are so many laughs in this movie! Countless jokes that will have you giggling far into the next day! What surprised me the most in the movie is its ability to give the fish human characteristics, while still having them act as if they are truely fish. I would not recommend this movie for children under 6 for they might not understand some of the sad parts, and could get fairly depressed over the whole issue. Yet within the darkness of the movie, i feel as if their is a tunnel of light that is leading this disney movie, and that is what it did! 5 stars!
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