Processed Family Fun

Rating: 6/10 (17 October 2004)

Shark's Tale has it's moments, but in the end it just feels processed. Finding Nemo, Monster's Inc., and Ice Age have all managed to transcend computer generated animation boards due to the humanity of their anthropomorphic characters. With the exception of Renee Zellweger, characters in Shark's Tale are stereotypes. Will Smith is the streetwise but lovable hustler that is destined to find his inner depth; De Niro is the Don, Jack Black his the annoying prodigal son, and Scorsese as the spineless tough guy. In short, there's nothing new. Zellweger is the only fish for whom we ever feel sympathy. Shark's Tale is by no means a failure, especially if you look at box office receipts. However, I think the audience was just expecting a little more from SKG.