Heartwarming and Funny, Another Disney Classic

Rating: 10/10 (28 September 2003)

SOME SPOILERS FOR THE EARLY SECTION OF THE MOVIE.
Finding Nemo, the latest in the Disney/Pixar collaborative efforts, is probably one of the best Disney films in a long time. The film tells the tale of Marlin, a widowed Clown fish who is overly protective of his lone surviving son, Nemo. Nemo is growing up and resents his father's control. He rebels and ends up being taken by some deep seas divers who are collecting fish to be domesticated. Marlin is devastated and tries to keep up with the boat. On his way he meets Dory, a forgetful but kind fish, who agrees to help him in his search for his son. Together they embark on an odyssey to find Marlin's son, encountering a colorful cast of sea creatures and places.
This film combines both excellent production values and effective storytelling. The digital effects are beautiful eye candy. They've come a long way since Toy Story. Most of the things featured in the movie look real (or like a realistic prosthesis.) The story combines both hilarious humor and touching drama. You don't have to be a kid to feel moved by Finding Nemo.
Grade: A