Disney's Beautiful Achievement...

Rating: 10/10 (12 September 2008)

For nearly a decade, The Lion King ruled as the highest-grossing animated film of all time, and deservingly so. Right next to it in greatness and achievement is Finding Nemo, a beautiful and engaging story about the love and devotion a father has for his son.
The acting is all great here, and no one is showing less than 110%. The comedy is fantastic, and is vastly superior to Pixar's previous and most recent productions. Some of the gags remain today, as moments of the movie continuously pop-up in daily conversations. The colors used are just spectacular. The opening shots of the coral reefs, to the forest of jellies, not one scene is bland.
The story is cute, funny, and very enthralling. There's moments of pure terror that might be too much for a younger viewer, such as the Barracuda, the Angler Fish, and when everyone is scooped up in the fishing net. However terrifying that situation is, the dramatic tension and suspense is what keeps it grounded, and sends fear into the most hardened adult.
Thomas Newman's score is very well done, and probably one of the best of 2003 -- right under The Return of the King.
Overall, there is not one flaw in this film that I could point out that would alter my judgment. Everything is so fine-tuned and beautifully presented, it is Disney's greatest achievement in years, and I highly recommend it to any family.