Warm-hearted

Rating: 6/10 (27 December 2019)

I'm probably one of the few people on the planet who's never seen FINDING NEMO, so I came to this sequel not knowing what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by a film clearly made for children but which nonetheless has heart and warmth and generally veers on the right side of sentimentality. Ellen DeGeneres wouldn't have been my first choice for lead role but she makes a good job of a fine part, and the story is generally interesting and character-focused, which makes it rewarding. The animation is also effective with lots of strong-looking 3D style FX to draw you into the oceanic panoramas.