a bit cloying at times

Rating: Null/10 (19 April 2004)

I love my fish. I've kept fish for quite a while and get a lot of pleasure out of just looking at them and watching their behaviour. Finding Nemo has made me think about them slightly differently - and has hugely increased my guilt quotient at being responsible for their little lives!
Pixar have scored again with a beautifully made film. The underwater scenes are absolutely gorgeous, the colours and waves beautifully rendered. However, because of the changes to the creatures - mainly the fact that they've been given human eyes - it doesn't feel as real as Toy Story did. That aside, I really fell in love with Marlin. Nemo was a little bit irritating, but then again, I always find the cute kid irritating.

The plots were rather predictable, then then again, that's we expect from Pixar. They are obviously students of Joseph Campbell, every single step of the hero journey was followed in meticulous detail, right down to the literal representation of the 'belly of the whale' episode.
Overall, I enjoyed this film, but it didn't blow me away. I think my expectations had been raised too far really. It certainly didn't live up to the hype. And Keanu Reeves ought to sue them. Really.