A Plot With Limited Possibilities

Rating: 5/10 (24 June 2016)

While this much-anticipated sequel provides a few instances of comic relief and introduces a handful of new characters, there is only so much you can do with a story-line where the same obstacle presents itself for each situation; Dory can't remember, but she's trying her best.
The protagonist manages to just keep swimming her way through all sorts of unexpected twists and turns, hindered by her disability but with the help of all sorts of friends and family. There were a couple of scenes which intersected quite well with events from the "Finding Nemo" time-line in a nearly Tarantino-esque fashion. I found this to be an impressive attempt to maintain story integrity where most modern-day CGI flicks would have just cut to a singing and dancing animal.
Overall, the story-line was lacking. The CGI seemed shoddy at times, the score was uninspired, and the original sense of adventure that came with "Finding Nemo" was replaced mostly with varying degrees of caution and stories about modern day values; 1) Don't belittle the disabled. 2) Have faith in family and friends. 3) Be sure to watch the next three CGI movies featuring singing and dancing farm animals with no discernible plot.
I awarded a reasonable 5/10 rating. Points were deducted for what I consider to be excessive baby talk.