cute, but lacking heart

Rating: 5/10 (4 March 2005)

A little fish named Oscar (voice by Smith) feels like a nobody and wishes to be "somebody". He works at the "whale wash" and wishes to achieve better. Lenny (voiced by Black) a charismatic, vegetarian shark runs (er, swims) away from his mafia like shark family after his brother dies. A strange turn events leaves the other fish thinking Oscar killed a shark. He goes along with the story and is labeled "The Shark Slayer". Oscar and Lenny meet up and agree to help each other out.
First, it's important for the viewer NOT to compare this movie to Finding Nemo. Compared to Finding Nemo, this movie is awful. However, on its own, it's enjoyable. The animation and funny characters will have kids entertained, and the constant movie and pop culture references will have adults entertained. Still, it's not the best animated film from Dreamworks. It lacks the heart that Shrek has, and it's not smart like Antz is.
Overall, cute, but mediocre. 5/10
recommended if: *you need something to entertain the kids *you like animation
avoid if: *Shrek 2 is in stock