Finding Oneself

Rating: Null/10 (1 September 2004)

I watched this movie because a friend of mine, whose taste in movies is good, recommended it to me. And she was right!
I consider this beautiful movie more of family genre, rather than a children movie. It's something enjoyable for the whole family -- with a simple yet nice story of the search of a father for his "lost" son, adorable characters (for example, the vegetarian Shark, whose "na(i)me is Bruce") and beautiful animation. Then there is the adorable Dory, whose efforts at helping Nemo's father to locate him is often jeopardized by her short-term memory loss. Also is there the smart surfer "dude" turtles, an exchange program that allows the young turtle to study with Nemo in his school, and the helpful pelican.
As someone living in a place where seagulls often fly overhead, and thrilled by their beauty and grace, I'm now forced to remember the sail and the "mine" "mine" scene, each time I see seagulls.
I love Dory (as everyone else does) when she forgets things, but I love her more when she pleads to be allowed to stay with Marlin, because she says, she feels as home when she's with him.
This movie is about love, affection, family values, and all things positive about us, and not just about a handful of fish.