Finding Nemo - Movie Review

Rating: 10/10 (1 May 2020)

Finding Nemo is often touted as one of Pixar's finest achievements, and I have always loved the film, but rewatching it solidified it as a masterpiece in my eyes.
There are a couple of elements which don't make sense, such as how the fish can still talk when they're not in the water, but that's probably looking into it way too much. Apart from that very small nitpick, there is nothing I don't like about this incredible film.
Pixar always make powerful, moving, emotional films, which are extremely child-friendly but also very appealing to adults. The film is about a father who has lost his son and the lengths he is willing to go to in order to save him. It's extremely beautiful and, although I don't have children yet, I know I will feel what Marlin does one day and that makes it surprisingly relatable.
The screenplay is brilliant, with some extremely funny moments, and I really liked that they set up little pieces which didn't seem to matter earlier on in the film and then they came in to play later on. The writers and director put so much care into crafting this film, and that doesn't go unnoticed.
Like I said, the bond and the relationship between Marlin and his son make for some of the most powerful moments in any Pixar film, but there is also a really nice moment towards the end of the film with Dory when she confesses that she needs Marlin and it was extremely touching.
Overall, Finding Nemo is a wonderful film and I haven't even touched on some of the impressive visuals or the beautiful musical score. There is also a surprising level of character development. This is, without a doubt, one of Pixar's finest films to date.
SCORE: 96%