Every bit the powerhouse that its predecessor was.

Rating: 9/10 (17 June 2016)

Finding Dory isn't so much of a sequel, as it is a continuation of Finding Nemo. This time our favorite blue Tang hero has enlisted the help of her best friends to help her find her family. One that began remembering in a series of flashbacks.
Their odyssey leads them from the sanctity of their beloved reef, all the way to the State of California.
The animation this time around is much more sumptuous, and is just one of the many joys of this film. Another joy is the irascible but big hearted Octopus "Hank" (voiced by Married With Children's Ed O'Neil) who is a welcome addition to the new cast of characters.
Of course on its "surface" (pardon the pun) this is a big, kid friendly adventure that my kids loved. As you delve into this film's sunlit zone, however, you will find a well nuanced film, predicated on the simple truth that we are all important, regardless of any afflictions we may be suffering, and we should never let these afflictions prevent us from overcoming and ultimately triumphing!
Parents of children with developmental disabilities will find special meaning in this movie...and everybody else will love it as well. A movie full of promise and hope...something we can all use a little bit more of right now. Another Pixar masterpiece...9 out of 10 stars.