Grinding Nemo

Rating: 3/10 (2 April 2018)

While I can concede that there were many good elements to the story and the production (stellar cinematography, a good message), there seemed to be a preference for diversity of characters over a developed and gripping plot. It's great to have a female lead, an African American female, and a gay bff... but I felt that was at the sacrifice for a plot that was undeveloped and the characters felt plopped into the narrative. There was no real chemistry between the fish-man and the mute gal and the romance felt rushed. Also, the masturbation scenes did nothing to further the plot and seemed counterproductive to the "good message" which was that the fish-man loved the girl despite her differences. To me, it came across that she was overly sexual and needed someone (thing) that could love her to fulfill her sexual needs... not because deep down she wanted to be loved despite her physical disability (even though that seems to be what the film wanted to portray).
Overall don't waste your money on this. If you want a good romantic movie watch Call Me By Your Name.