10, TEN, ten!

Rating: 10/10 (30 May 2003)

Pixar continues its winning ways. The graphics are so good, the Ocean comes alive with creatures, undulating debris, bubbles, color and enough wonders to fill three films. And yet again, Pixar's staff remembers what Disney forgets: STORY, STORY, STORY. Cutesy animation is OK but can't make up for inane screenplays (Treasure Planet and Atlantis, the lost empire, for example). Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks and all the other voices do their jobs so well. What an adventure! By the way, this old man (60)who shared the theater with children of all ages. Surprisingly, once Finding Nemo started, no one chattered away and no cell phones rang; the only sounds emanating from the viewers were those of great satisfaction. There is one sad note: I can't buy the DVD yet! Darn. But wait, I can go see Finding Nemo again. AND I WILL!