Amazing after 9 years

Rating: 10/10 (25 November 2012)

It's 2012 now and I just saw this movie for the first time. The 3D release caught my attention and reminded me of this little gem I'd heard so much about.
I did NOT see the 3D version, just the usual one. I was expecting it to be relatively poorly animated compared to today's standards but boy was I mistaken! This is the most beautiful animation movie I have seen so far. Each scene is colorful and breathtaking, which completely blew me away. Animation is excellent to the smallest detail and now I very much doubt that having been made today it would be more beautiful.
As far as the plot goes, I can't help but compare it to the last few animation movies seen: Brave, which I truly disliked; and Madagascar 3, which was better and funnier than expected. But Finding Nemo is way better than any of these and I daresay it's my favorite animation film.
I especially admire the ingenious solutions found for different parts of the movie ingenious, since as a viewer you might see some difficulties as impossible to overcome by some little fishies.
I like how the characters have unique personalities and all are essentially good. The 'bad' guys are mostly voiceless (mindless) but this does not stop the movie from keeping you on your toes.
All in all, a beautiful experience, a smart plot and nice individual characters you'll find yourself rooting for. A high quality animation that still looks amazing today. Go (re)watch it.