Far Better than Its Predecessor

Rating: 10/10 (22 June 2016)

I just watched "Finding Nemo" and "Finding Dory" back to back, having never seen "Nemo" but wanting to get in on the plot line before seeing "Dory". I found "Nemo" to be a fun movie, and I gave it 8/10 stars--but "Finding Dory" is a far superior movie, and of a quality that is very rare for a sequel.
If you've not seen "Nemo", I'd say that it wouldn't hurt to watch it before going to see this film. There are certainly lots of elements of the two movies that do carry over from one film to the next, and seeing "Nemo" will definitely enhance your appreciation for "Dory".
But that having been said, "Dory"'s storyline makes it stand head and shoulders above Nemo. There is a lot more interaction with the human world in this film, but even more significant is the compelling story of Dory's attempt to find her parents, and her befriending the prickly octopus named Hank along the way.
All in all I've decided to give this movie a 10/10 stars, which is a rarity for me. I did so because I feel like "Nemo" deserved an 8/10, and "Dory" is so much more enjoyable that I had to go with a 10/10 to do it justice. It's as good of an animated film as I think you may find. Top notch!