Finding Nemo

Rating: Null/10 (30 October 2007)

The Incredibles is a far better movie on all points. Finding Nemo pales in comparison, in fact I found the movie somewhat ho-hum, despite the plot's best efforts. Too formulaic. I am surprised to see this on the top 250, and surprised at the 8.3 rating. I think it's popular the way Olive Gardens are popular. It wasn't awful at all, just mediocre. Perhaps Pixar wanted a follow-up to its previous successes. Monsters, Inc. also was a much better project...imaginative and great little subtle humor jabs...Monsters, Inc. in fact might be Pixar's best yet...the ticklish fun of Monsters, Inc. is enhanced by wonderful performances by the voice actors. The play on the monster-under-the-bed fear with suggesting real monsters, and that fear being harnessed as power is a great example of universalism. The ending of Monsters, Inc., replete with scenes from "Put That Thing Back Where It Came From Or So Help Me" utilizes the running joke form of comedy well, along with other little gems, such as the repeating of Mike Wyzowski's name. The effort of Nemo suggests a tiredness....