Tugs at the heartstrings with an important message

Rating: Null/10 (2 July 2016)

I loved the original, "Finding Nemo" and was looking forward to seeing the sequel. It probably wasn't quite as good as the first in some respects but was very good in other respects.
Visually: I was expecting great stuff visually in this film. There didn't seem to be the beautiful scenes as the first.
Storyline: The storyline was possibly similar to the first but different enough. The story had an interesting emotional touch with Dory's background being quite poignant. It was good fun for a children's film with emotive content for older audiences.
Emotive value: As said above this film tugs at the heartstrings and has you really feeling for Dory and her situation.
Messages: The main message is about the value of family and friendship, however I found a secondary message running through the film that added value to the film. A number of times we see Dory apologizing for her memory loss, afraid of putting out those around her. She is reassured later on that she is not a burden and that her disability gives a unique perspective on life. This can teach children that people with disabilities come with unique abilities and perspectives that add value to our lives rather than the misconception of them being a "burden". I liked that the viewer could really empathize with Dory's struggle.
Overall it was quite enjoyable and can complement the first form as well.