Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: June 17, 2016
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FonkeOct 4, 2017
As a fan of the original I needed to watch this sequel. It's not as good as it's predecessor, but contains the same sense of humor. It's definitely worth a watch if you liked the first movie.
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4Nick3Mar 13, 2018
Finding Dory is s very fun and enjoyable movie. Although the creativity can be lacking. It’s a funny and heartwarming story you will really enjoy.
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Vitor007Sep 2, 2018
New, current and light. The return of the character brings us a lot about the world outside of "Finding Nemo". Maybe a devaluation to the concept of ocean of Pixar, but way in the great story of the character so beloved by fans. UnexpectedNew, current and light. The return of the character brings us a lot about the world outside of "Finding Nemo". Maybe a devaluation to the concept of ocean of Pixar, but way in the great story of the character so beloved by fans. Unexpected but pleasing your public. 8.6/10 Expand
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ErikTheCriticOct 11, 2018
Even though it doesn't elevate above its predecessor, "Finding Dory" is still a excellent, nostalgic Pixar movie that brings witty and emotional scenes to the big screen once more.
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DawdlingPoetNov 22, 2021
This is a cute sequel to Finding Nemo. As with the original film, it features plenty of decent CGI, some bright imagery/seabed landscapes etc. the characters are undoubtedly cute and its likely to entertain youngish kids but im not sure ifThis is a cute sequel to Finding Nemo. As with the original film, it features plenty of decent CGI, some bright imagery/seabed landscapes etc. the characters are undoubtedly cute and its likely to entertain youngish kids but im not sure if there's anything much else I can add than that. I'd recommend this film to families, yes. Expand
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ellaf1684Nov 24, 2019
While not quite on the same level as Finding Nemo, Finding Dory is still plenty of fun and even emotional at times.
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Legit_LeeApr 5, 2020
One fish says to the other, “You drink like a fish.” The other fish responds, “So do you.”

What did the sardine call the submarine? A can of people. What is the best way to communicate with a fish? Drop it a line. What fish is best to have
One fish says to the other, “You drink like a fish.” The other fish responds, “So do you.”

What did the sardine call the submarine? A can of people.

What is the best way to communicate with a fish? Drop it a line.

What fish is best to have in a boat? A Sailfish.

What’s the difference between a piano and a fish? You can tune a piano, but you can’t tunafish! (from my son Josh)

If fish lived on land, which country would they live in? Finland.

Where do fish keep their money? In the river bank.

Why did the whale cross the street? To get to the other tide.

Mother: Have you given the fish fresh water today? Son: No, they still haven’t drunk yesterday’s.

What does a fish say when he bangs his head on a wall? “Dam.”

A fish walks into a bar. The bartender says, “What can I get you?” The fish replies (gasping), “Water!”

What happened to the fishing boat that sank in piranha-infested waters? It came back with a skeleton crew.

Two parrots are sitting on a perch…The first one says to the other, “Does something smell fishy?”

Jen Gatewood of Lansdale, PA: Why are fish smarter than humans?? Have you ever seen a fish spend hundreds of dollars trying to hook a human…and still can’t?

Why are goldfish orange? The water makes them rust!

What’s the difference between a fish and a piano? You can’t tuna piano!

Why wouldn’t the little shrimp share his toys? Because he was a little shellfish.

What did the boy octopus say to the girl octopus? I want to hold your hand hand hand hand hand hand hand hand.

What kind of fish chases mice? A catfish.

Where does seaweed look for a job? In the ‘kelp-wanted’ ads!

What do you call a big fish that makes you an offer you can’t refuse? The CODfather!

What do fish use to make telephone calls? A shell phone.

Why are dolphins more clever than humans? Within three hours they can train a man to stand at the side of a pool and feed them fish!

What did one rock pool say to the other rock pool ? Show me your mussels!

What do you call a dangerous fish who drinks too much? A beer-a-cuda!

Why are fish boots the warmest ones to wear? Because they have electric ‘eels! What kind of fish has two knees? A “tunee fish.” What day of the week do fish hate? Fryday!!! What do you call a scared fish? Chicken of the sea. That made my mom laugh when I was in second grade. What’s the difference between a fish and a piano? You can’t tuna fish. What kind of fish goes great with peanut butter? A jellyfish. Where do you take a fish that’s ill? To the Doc-topus! What do you call a fish with no eyes? A FSH! (pronounced fsssssh) What kind of fish is especially funny? A clown fish! Sometimes I go fishing just for the halibut! Thought of another …did I mention I love cheesy jokes? Why did the Sheephead blush? Because the sea-weed! What’s the smartest animal? A fish because they stay in schools!
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AgentLviJul 21, 2023
Great movie. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing
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JacobNov 10, 2016
Finding Dory is disappointingly good with being the best sequel it can being both good and bad. On one end, its refreshing to see an animated sequel with this much heart providing a genuine emotional story worth telling. On the other end,Finding Dory is disappointingly good with being the best sequel it can being both good and bad. On one end, its refreshing to see an animated sequel with this much heart providing a genuine emotional story worth telling. On the other end, Finding Nemo is a masterpiece and if you cannot create a film on par with it, which is impossible than it shouldn’t be worth telling at all we get a bit of both. Amidst the phenomenal animation Pixar is known for, they were able to take the character of Dory and provide a strong emotional story with her character while providing tons of characters that fit the theme while being memorable in their own right. What prevents this from being a masterpiece are the lowered stakes, repeating story elements and character arcs, and not everything jelled like in the previous film. Nonetheless, Pixar is still one of the top tier studios and if they are going to cave into sequel pressure at least they made a substantial and charming film not great but good. Expand
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TVJerryJun 21, 2016
The original had Marlin (Albert Brooks) "Finding Nemo," with Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) as a hilarious sidekick. When you try to make a sidekick the star, their casual presence doesn't always work as the focus. Dory, who has only short termThe original had Marlin (Albert Brooks) "Finding Nemo," with Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) as a hilarious sidekick. When you try to make a sidekick the star, their casual presence doesn't always work as the focus. Dory, who has only short term memory, decides to go in search of her parents. This takes her on adventures all over an aquatic theme park, but the sequel is darker, literally and thematically. Where the first featured colorful, delightful animation, this one often takes place in murky, gloomy environments. Dory's search leads to continuous self-doubt and hesitation. The movie runs too long, partially because the story takes too many twists and turns (ebbs and flows?). DeGeneres' flippant way with a punch line still lands the laffs and there are the requisite new wacky characters. Although less delightful than the original, it still has moments of entertaining fun. NOTE: Stay thru the credits for an extended gag. Expand
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ColginatorAug 29, 2016
Whilst Pixar has a deserving reputation for being one of the greatest animation studios of all time, their sequels have tended to be a lot more hit and miss. The second and third Toy Story films are some of the studios best works, but itsWhilst Pixar has a deserving reputation for being one of the greatest animation studios of all time, their sequels have tended to be a lot more hit and miss. The second and third Toy Story films are some of the studios best works, but its other sequels 'Cars 2' and 'Monsters University' are probably the studios biggest disappointments. As for finding Dory it's probably somewhere between these two extremes. It doesn't quite live up to Finding Nemo, but it's still a worthwhile sequel that still better than the mediocrity of 'Cars 2'.

Taking place about a year after the first film, Dory (Elen DeGeneres) has started a happy new life with Marlin (Albert Brooks) and Nemo (Hayden Rolence). But one day when helping out with a class trip at Nemo's school Dory see's something that remind her about her family and she realises she has to find them. Knowing what it's like to lose their family, Marlin and Nemo go with Dory on a journey across the ocean to find her family. Their search quickly leads them to an aquarium (wisely changed from being located at Seaworld after the Blackfish documentary) where Dory rediscovers her roots and remembers her life before she found Nemo.

It's a good story and one that does feel like an organic development from the first film, but it does feel like a step down from Finding Nemo. Whilst the journey still allows for a lot of emotional moments, there's never the same feeling of urgency or danger as there was in the first film. Plus everything just feels like it's happening on a smaller scale this time. Instead of focusing on a vast adventure across the sea, it's much more scaled down from Finding Nemo taking place almost entirely within the aquarium. It's still a fun setting, but it fails to recapture either the epic scale of Marlins adventure across the ocean, or Nemo's hilariously confined setting of a dentist's fish bowl.

Unlike Cars 2 where Mater never felt like he was a strong enough character to be the lead, it really felt natural to have Dory become the lead. Dory has such a likable personality and DeGeneres' incredible comedic timing makes it difficult not to love her. Plus she's still able to have a lot of powerful emotional moments, including one dramatic sequence that shows her before meeting Marlin and searching the sea for years slowly forgetting her family across her lifetime. It's also a lot of fun to see Albert Brooks return as Marlin and it's nice to see how he's become Dory's surrogate family. But Nemo's return was a little more disappointing. He's still the cute and kind clownfish that we knew from the first film, but he never really has much to do in the film other than just tag along.

There's also a range of new aquatic creatures that the gang encounters when they're exploring the aquarium. There's Destiny (Katilyn Olson) a blind whale who Dory knew as a child who offers a friendly glimpse in to Dory's past. A pair of kind sea lions (Idris Elba and Dominic West) who want to do nothing but nap on their rock. Though the best addition is a octopus with a missing leg named Hank (Ed O'Neil) the loner who is says he's helping Dory for his own gain, but is shown to be a creature with 3 hearts of gold. He's also a real scene stealer with a dry wit and some really creative and over the top sequences showing him getting around the aquarium. Seeing him blend in to environments and sling himself across the aquarium does lead to the most visually creative sequences of the film.

Parts of the film does seem a little too over the top at times. Even for a film with talking fish, some moments where we see fish flying through the air or at one point even driving a truck seems a little too unbelievable. But it does always remain fun. Plus whilst the film shares several story ideas and characters to its predecessor, it's still able to remain wholly original by introducing its own ideas about family and has several scenes that will be able to resonate with audiences of all ages.
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fungusgnatAug 2, 2016
This sequel (or prequel?) to "Finding Nemo" is even more wondrously imagined and animated, and there’s enough intelligent convo and laugh lines to keep adults entertained. If anything, Stanton & pals have taken the drama to a new level—well,This sequel (or prequel?) to "Finding Nemo" is even more wondrously imagined and animated, and there’s enough intelligent convo and laugh lines to keep adults entertained. If anything, Stanton & pals have taken the drama to a new level—well, the movie is still about a lost child, but Dory seems more pointed in its portrayal of juvenile angst. In fact, parents should give some thought to whether their youngsters who are old enough to understand the plot are also old enough not to worry about it. But we adults (most of us) can take the poignancy and near-desperation that colors some scenes, and will appreciate the search for a resolution—to help Dory find ways around short-term “remembery” loss and, more generally, to cope with fear. (In theaters, the movie is preceded by the short “Plover,” which has been highly praised for its animation but which I found rather flat, especially compared with Disney/Pixar’s previous “opening acts.”) Expand
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TyranianApr 12, 2019
Not as good as first film but still quite entertaining and full of humour and smarts.
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GreatMartinJun 21, 2016
I found one scene in “Finding Dory” to be absolutely ridiculous and while shaking my head I heard my brain saying, “What can be more ridiculous than an 80 year old man having a ball watching a cartoon about talking fish and enjoying himself,I found one scene in “Finding Dory” to be absolutely ridiculous and while shaking my head I heard my brain saying, “What can be more ridiculous than an 80 year old man having a ball watching a cartoon about talking fish and enjoying himself, probably more than the kids in the audience?”

I don’t know which was more fun recognizing old friends like Dory, the blue tang fish who has no short term memory, or Nemo and Marlin, the clown fish or meeting new friends like a very near sighted shark, a very strange octopus who can somewhat drive a truck and a beluga fish who can see outside of his surroundings.

You are very quickly drawn into the picture as we meet Dory and her old and new friends. You not only are in their world but you believe the world exists no matter what situations they get into and out of, in the strangest ways!

We are brought up to snuff regarding “Finding Nemo” and quickly get into Dory looking for her parents. “Finding Dory” is a little heavier and sadder than the first movie. Though Dory’s movie is only about 3 minutes longer than Nemo’s because of its heavier scenes about friends and family it seems a lot longer. A lot more characters are introduced, some quickly who come and go, others become an important part of the picture.

From the opening vignette, before the titles, up to the funny ‘bits’, mainly by Hank the octopus, under the closing credits, “Finding Dory” is a good film for the kids and the adults. Of the many films I have seen this year so far I would rate “Finding Dory” in the top 5.

Yes Ellen DeGeneres is back as Dory and Albert Brooks is Nemo’s father, while Nemo is now voiced by Hayden Rolance along with Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy as Dory’s parents, Ty Burrell as Bailey the Beluga whale, Kaitlin Olson as Destiny the near sighted shark among many others but don’t waste time trying to figure out who is what creature as it will only drive you crazy!

I do expect a feature like “Finding Destiny and Bailey” in 2-3 years!!

By the way we adults outnumbered the kids at the matinee which might say something---or not!
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mrmonsterDec 20, 2016
Not nearly as good as the original, but still, it is worth watching, if nothing else just to expand on Finding Nemo. My one flaw with this movie is that the characters are never really in much danger.
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dannytran555Jun 17, 2016
Good sequel for iconic Pixar's animation. i really enjoy the movie although movie kind rush . There a lot of great new character in movie i believe young and adult will love them.
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foxgroveSep 8, 2016
Possibly better than Nemo which I wasn't a fan of initially. Dory is a lot of fun. Full of clever lines and bags of imagination in the telling. In fact it only really goes wrong with an over extended and somewhat frenetic finale.
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SEROJNov 1, 2016
Very predictable, strange but overall - fun! Nothing like the original "Finding Nemo" but i enjoyed it! The characters were interesting but i felt like everything was happening like in a Looney tunes animation. It just needed a bit moreVery predictable, strange but overall - fun! Nothing like the original "Finding Nemo" but i enjoyed it! The characters were interesting but i felt like everything was happening like in a Looney tunes animation. It just needed a bit more intesity like in the first movie. Looking from a kids perspective though, i think that its a fun animation that deserves a watch! Expand
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TheApplegnomeJun 23, 2016
'Finding Dory' might not succeed Nemo, but it sure is a close one. It’s a fast paced family flick with, as always, a lot of focus on family, friendship and love. The humor is as expected very clever and so are the swimming characters — just'Finding Dory' might not succeed Nemo, but it sure is a close one. It’s a fast paced family flick with, as always, a lot of focus on family, friendship and love. The humor is as expected very clever and so are the swimming characters — just the chemistry and the continuing development of these individuals is a wonderful experience on the big screen. There might be some slow and (very) convenient moments yes — but boy it’s good.

Personal rating: 74/100
Critical rating: 85/100
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moviemitch96Jun 28, 2016
This was more of an enjoyable sit back and relax-type sequel rather than Pixar's usual heartstring-tugging, emotional formula. It also serves as a great nostalgia trip for those such as myself who grew up around the time the first film hitThis was more of an enjoyable sit back and relax-type sequel rather than Pixar's usual heartstring-tugging, emotional formula. It also serves as a great nostalgia trip for those such as myself who grew up around the time the first film hit theaters. The animation was as colorful, crisp, and beautiful as ever, but this time around this ended up feeling like the highpoint of the film rather than the story. I think it's also worth mentioning that even the post-credit scene felt so ridiculously last-minute and silly. Overall, simply put it's a fun and enjoyable return to the colorful sea and characters we all remember from the first film, but don't go in expecting much emphasis on an emotional story like most standard Pixar fare. Expand
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juliankennedy23Feb 18, 2017
Seriously has there been a bad Pixar film? Some might not to be to all tastes (I am not the world’s biggest Toy Story fan for example but I admire the quality of the films.) For those rooting for this to be the time that Pixar goes to theSeriously has there been a bad Pixar film? Some might not to be to all tastes (I am not the world’s biggest Toy Story fan for example but I admire the quality of the films.) For those rooting for this to be the time that Pixar goes to the well too often prepare to be disappointed. This is actually a decent film. Good characters check. Easter eggs check. Nice visuals check. Is it all that memorable? No. It will keep the kids entertained and adults will not suffer. While that may not be the measure of a great Pixar film it certainly is a measure of a good kids film Expand
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spongeswiftMar 28, 2017
Finding Dory fails to top it's predecessor in every single aspect. With the forgettable and thrown together sub plots to the mediocre main plot "Finding Dory" really can only depend on it's new characters to be somewhat good. Ellen as DoryFinding Dory fails to top it's predecessor in every single aspect. With the forgettable and thrown together sub plots to the mediocre main plot "Finding Dory" really can only depend on it's new characters to be somewhat good. Ellen as Dory was so heartwarming but for the rest of the main characters from the first movie. Well they make themselves as unlikeable as ever. Marlin comes off as a jerk in the movie and Nemo comes off as a nagging toddler. The movie really shines where new characters like Hank and Destiny come in. They are some of the funniest and most visibly and virtually endearing/impressive characters in the movie. With Hank's attitude to Destiny's jokes I feel that more than ever did Pixar do a good job with new sidekicks. This movie is only a slightly better Cars 2 and that's the sad truth. It takes a character that was literally meant for comic reliefs into the spotlight. Finding Dory did it better but they really left her disability at the door for a lot of scenes which I think it odd for a movie about acceptance of people with disabilities. The end of the movie is what seals it has a disaster to me. There's a line for what's realistic in a movie like this and they crossed it by a New York mile. Overall there were some laughs to be had but the movie had me feeling as good as ever to just watch the first one again. Expand
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homer4presidentJun 23, 2016
A bit disappointing to be honest. It didn't have that emotional "mmph" that the first one had. I loved the Pixar short that came before the film, I thought it was really cute.
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MrMovieBuffAug 13, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 'Finding Nemo' (2003) is my favorite Pixar movie of all time, a movie that I cherished ever since I first saw it. It's a magical and touching experience that cannot be matched by any other, not even a sequel. When I heard that they were going to be making a sequel to one of my favorite animated movies ever, I found it rather odd to take a magical and touching adventure, and making it into a possible franchise.

Thankfully, 'Finding Dory' is not as unnecessary as it feels to be, it's a movie that has a good heart, it's very charming and very funny from time to time. But, it can also feel a little...underwhelming.

The movie starts off where we see a young Dory with her parents Charlie (voiced by Eugene Levy) and Jenny (Diane Keaton) teaching the little Dory everything she needs to know how to cope with having short-term memory loss. It then cuts to present day where Dory (Ellen DeGeneres, not losing her comedic charm) starts having some strange visions and flashbacks involving her past with her parents. She then realizes where she came from, who her parents might be, and how she ended up being separated from them to begin with.

Her friends, Marlin (Albert Brooks) and Nemo (now voiced by Hayden Rolence) try to help her get to where she needs to go, and try to understand what she needs to do and how she'll be able to get there since her memory is not on her side. She gets taken away and finds herself in a tank somewhere where she meets a strange, camouflaging and cranky octopus named Hank (Ed O'Neill) who, selflessly tries to help her get to where she needs to go. As long as they have a deal that Hank can get to where he needs to go.

The movie spends a lot of time jumping back and forth between Marlin and Nemo trying to find Dory, Dory and Hank trying to find the place where her parents were, and the many flashbacks that randomly occur due to the fact that Dory would stare at something that looks familiar and she would have a recollection as to where she has seen that before.

What did strike me the most was how...underwhelming I found this adventure. There was something lacking in this movie that the previous movie had, and that was the heart-tugging emotions that the first movie captures so well due to an intense build-up right to an uplifting pay-off. When Dory finally finds her parents, the way the scene was executed, given how much build-up there was in the first two acts, was not as emotional as I wanted it to be. Dory just finds a place that looks familiar to when she was a child, and then she turns around, and there they are, her parents are just right behind her, and I understand that it was supposed to be an emotional scene, but I didn't feel as overjoyed as I should have, and Pixar is usually good at doing this.

Plus, throughout the entire first two acts of the film, everything seems to happen conveniently... whenever Dory would just stare at something, it would lead her somewhere, whenever she met a character, that would lead her somewhere too. This film is like a puzzle that just solves itself rather than requiring a person to solve it in the first place.

The best characters in this movie are Hank, not forgetting Destiny (Kaitlin Olson) and Bailey (Ty Burrell) who provide a lot of laughs and are worthy characters in the Pixar household. But overall, 'Finding Dory' is a charming family film, children will love it, adults who have seen and loved 'Finding Nemo' (2003) like I did will have a soft spot for it surely. I can't help but feel that maybe this story would have worked better as a short film in the vein of 'Tangled Ever After' (2012) and 'Frozen Fever' (2015), just giving you a glimpse of what happened after 'Finding Nemo' (2003) instead of giving us a feature length sequel.
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badgerryan19May 19, 2017
Great voice acting, fantastic CGI, which we have come accustom to with Disney/Pixar. It was absolutely hilarious and of course the heart warming parts that Disney is so good at. I was also surprised that it wasn't just a rehash of the firstGreat voice acting, fantastic CGI, which we have come accustom to with Disney/Pixar. It was absolutely hilarious and of course the heart warming parts that Disney is so good at. I was also surprised that it wasn't just a rehash of the first film. I also loved the intro scene with the little bird. It was pretty awesome. Expand
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Evic21Jun 24, 2016
Nothing could ever top Finding Nemo, but this movie is good. My only problem is that the beginning moved so fast that I wished there was more story development and more character development; however, Dory still touches my heart.
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andre27Dec 27, 2016
Um filme engraçado, sem duvida as crianças vão gostar. Explora o mundo da fantasia ao maximo e diverte. Para alem disso é engraçado e explora varias coisas da vida dos peixes
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RogueDynamiteAug 6, 2016
I will say that Finding Dory is a lot deeper and funnier than I expected, but that doesn't mean that it is superior to its predecessor in any way. I wish that there were more memorable characters with back stories that go deeper than justI will say that Finding Dory is a lot deeper and funnier than I expected, but that doesn't mean that it is superior to its predecessor in any way. I wish that there were more memorable characters with back stories that go deeper than just one line of dialogue explaining their relationship to Dory. I also feel like some scenes were added for either pure action or nostalgia to Finding Nemo, but did virtually nothing for the plot it was trying to go for. Finally I think that the pace o this movie is just so fast. it was difficult for me to really get engaged with some scenes at the beginning mainly because the movie spends so little time with them. Luckily it evens out near the end of the film. But even with these issues, Finding Dory manages to be a memorable and heartwarming tale that will satisfy both children and adults with great humor and a decent story that tends to get really deep at some points. Expand
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RobBob99Jun 21, 2016
Pixar managed to do what Universal Pictures failed to do last year, take a supporting character and successfully transition them into the leading role. The best way to describe Finding Dory is cute. It has good laughs throughout and a slew ofPixar managed to do what Universal Pictures failed to do last year, take a supporting character and successfully transition them into the leading role. The best way to describe Finding Dory is cute. It has good laughs throughout and a slew of great new characters, especially Hank the Octopus who is one of the best Pixar characters in recent memory. I did find that it does tend to follow the Pixar formula a little too closely and doesn't try anything really new. Is this better than Finding Nemo? Of course it's not, but does it need to be? No it doesn't. While it isn't great Pixar, it is good Pixar. Expand
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gdiego135Jun 19, 2016
Definitely no where near as good as Finding Nemo, to me this movie just felt weird, it's not really a sequel more of a spin off, and it felt strange because the first film was about the strong bond of a father and his child, and it was soDefinitely no where near as good as Finding Nemo, to me this movie just felt weird, it's not really a sequel more of a spin off, and it felt strange because the first film was about the strong bond of a father and his child, and it was so beautiful and emotional, and in the film it just doesn't do the same. Marlin and Nemo have a little less screen time (obviously) which is why it feels strange because it was so much about them in the first. The animation is fantastic as always, the voice acting pretty great, although for obvious reasons you can kind of tell Nemo is someone else. and the new characters well their not as fleshed out like the side characters in Finding Nemo, I really don't think this movie needed to exist, movies that need sequels, would be a bugs life, the incredibles, walle, Brave, etc, NOT THIS ONE Expand
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PanchogulMay 19, 2020
Esta bien hecha, pero el personaje de Dory nunca logró fascinarme, más bien siempre me dio igual, en general es buena pero no ofrece mucha novedad y la animación es exactamente la misma de su predecesora.
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MordoReviewerJul 20, 2016
I really love Finding Nemo, but i can't say the same from the sequel
Its nothing terrible, its just that the new characters arent interesting, the comedy isnt that funny, some scenes are too corny or innecesary and the pace can fall flat
I really love Finding Nemo, but i can't say the same from the sequel
Its nothing terrible, its just that the new characters arent interesting, the comedy isnt that funny, some scenes are too corny or innecesary and the pace can fall flat sometimes
But still, it has great animation, great voice acting, the old charcaters are still the same and the drama is the highligth of the movie
Too many flashbacks, by the way
I'll give Finding Dory a 7, even with its problems
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JyroJyroSep 6, 2017
Dory is an heartfelt & enjoyable sequel with some wonderful voice acting (especially from DeGeneres). The somewhat thin plot is well written as to last almost 2 hours, but you can't shake the feeling that they were capitalising on theDory is an heartfelt & enjoyable sequel with some wonderful voice acting (especially from DeGeneres). The somewhat thin plot is well written as to last almost 2 hours, but you can't shake the feeling that they were capitalising on the popularity of the first film for this to be such a financial success. Expand
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CarFan1999Aug 13, 2016
Finding Dory has many good things going for it. The animation is nicely improved over the original and the new characters are simply lovable. Dory is able to be the new protagonist and the backstory she's given is inspiring and heartwarming.Finding Dory has many good things going for it. The animation is nicely improved over the original and the new characters are simply lovable. Dory is able to be the new protagonist and the backstory she's given is inspiring and heartwarming. The film's message about disability and how to deal with it is great. This shows very cleverly that someone who suffers from something can overcome it and live a normal life, just with a little extra help. Dory's memory problem; which was comic relief in the first movie; is now treated as a major problem that her and the other characters have to deal with. Most, especially Dory's parents, treat Dory the right way. They never gave up on her and found clever ways to make Dory remember certain things. Both Dory and her parents should be commended for the way they deal with their problems. The saying, "just keep swimming" is a simple, but very effective message. The fact that disability is even mentioned, let alone fully explored, is great in itself and demonstrates why Pixar is one of the best animation studios in the world. They're able to make beautiful films that have great characters and that tackle thought provoking issues; while still being funny and emotional.

Dory is no different. The old characters make nice cameo appearances and the new ones; especially Hank the octopus; could have their own spinoff movie. Many scenes are simply hilarious, especially one towards the end that had me laughing for over a minute. This definitely is more goofy over Finding Nemo, but like classic Pixar, there still many scenes that will make you tear up. There are also many scenes that were quite tense and suspenseful. The end credits song by Sia is also wonderful and sums up the feeling of this movie quite well. However, there are two major problems with Finding Dory that really set it back. First, the plotting of Dory was very clunky. There were some points that I felt that the movie was going to end and the way the plot progresses is somewhat contrived. At times, characters literally say nothing but the emotion is a bit forced, not earned. In addition, no matter how many things this movie got right, I always felt the sense throughout the runtime that this was made only to make a profit for Disney. It feels like there was no need for this to even be made in the first place, like Monsters University.

Overall, Finding Dory is clunky, contrived, and really only made to make money. Nonetheless, this "cash grab" is beautiful, emotional, and thought provoking with fine new characters and a unique story. Dory is no where near Pixar's best, but ranks similar to Monsters University and The Good Dinosaur. Although somewhat unnecessary, it's very good nonetheless.
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JcondicDec 4, 2016
I enjoyed this sequel a lot more than a I expected. The film introduces some very likable new characters while sticking to the typical Pixar themes. It feels like its own beast away from the original but that could be said for Pixar’s otherI enjoyed this sequel a lot more than a I expected. The film introduces some very likable new characters while sticking to the typical Pixar themes. It feels like its own beast away from the original but that could be said for Pixar’s other sequels (Monster’s Inc. or Toy Story). Ellen is great but Ed O’Neil was a fantastic choice. Very charming. Expand
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SomePersonaFeb 5, 2017
The quality of the animation is set to its newest Pixar maximum, but the writing sets itself throughout the entire thing to a pretty safe good. There are a few risks in the movie to be applauded, but it ends up being mostly another summerThe quality of the animation is set to its newest Pixar maximum, but the writing sets itself throughout the entire thing to a pretty safe good. There are a few risks in the movie to be applauded, but it ends up being mostly another summer sequel. The animation is awesome, though! Expand
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IanBaldApr 25, 2017
If you're looking for a cute and entertaining movie to kill some time on a lazy sunday - go 4 it. "Finding Dory" is a sweet and charming sequel with a bunch of wonderful dubbers and funny allusions to "Finding Nemo". No more, no less!
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RhubarbWireJan 4, 2018
7.8 out of ten too much water 7.8 out of ten too much water 7.8 out of ten too much water 7.8 out of ten too much water 7.8 out of ten too much water 7.8 out of ten too much water
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Movie3Jul 15, 2018
Better than most other animated movies for sure, but the problem I had with this movie was it felt forced instead of being a genuine new Pixar entry. Fun, cute and beautifully animated.
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sebastianaliJun 29, 2019
Destaca la parte donde Dory cuenta la historia de como se alejo de sus padres, pero el resto de la pelicula es decepcionante, con personajes nuevos mediocres y una decepcionante mancha que quedara por esperar tanto tiempo y no cumplir lasDestaca la parte donde Dory cuenta la historia de como se alejo de sus padres, pero el resto de la pelicula es decepcionante, con personajes nuevos mediocres y una decepcionante mancha que quedara por esperar tanto tiempo y no cumplir las expectativas de los fans de la pelicula original. Expand
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Kostas101Dec 7, 2021
It's a pretty good movie, not as memorable as Finding Nemo but still very entertaining, it has a good amount of humor but some emotional scenes aswell.
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WiholkeJan 20, 2021
Finding Dory is the sequel to Finding Nemo and I was super worried going into this movie back in 2016. I was pleasantly surprised that the movie was good, but it's definitely no "Finding Nemo". Similar to Cars 2 and Monsters University,Finding Dory is the sequel to Finding Nemo and I was super worried going into this movie back in 2016. I was pleasantly surprised that the movie was good, but it's definitely no "Finding Nemo". Similar to Cars 2 and Monsters University, PIXAR takes the secondary character Dory and gives her the spotlight. In Finding Nemo, I already thought Dory was a great character, and in this one, she proves herself to be even more likable, which is big praise. The other characters, minus Hank the septopus, are a bit bland and I don't have much good or bad to say about them. The story works really well for me, and the animation once again is stunning. I am very impressed at how realistic the water and ocean look and the way they can make characters move naturally. My biggest issues with the film are the humor and the ending. The humor in this film is not even close to the level of Finding Nemo which happened to be an extremely funny film as well as touching. This movie has some of that but the emotional levels are not as high, not really even close. And the ending is just insane. It is just pure lunacy, kind of hilarious, but not in a great way. It's this climax that makes me not want to rewatch the film in the first place but I did anyway because I was curious to see how I feel about it now. Then the movie ends about five minutes after this crazy event takes place which was very abrupt and frankly sloppy for PIXAR. Luckily this is overall a surprise and a mostly fun movie that I'm glad wasn't awful at all. Finding Dory is a good PIXAR film, but at this point in time, PIXAR was in another slump again. Expand
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gruffaloslayer1May 22, 2021
Good visuals,Dory was actually a funny character,Despite Despicable Me 2 being a bad movie,I think this one will make its way to being more okay than average.
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Kostas_SpirouDec 29, 2021
It's a pretty good movie, not as memorable as Finding Nemo but still very entertaining, it has a good amount of humor and some emotional scenes aswell.
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mepittsJun 19, 2016
Loved "Finding Nemo" and the Dory character as portrayed by Ellen DeGeneres, and the animation and the "Piper" short before this movie are all wonderful, but found the movie long, repetitive, a little irritating and disappointing: The DoryLoved "Finding Nemo" and the Dory character as portrayed by Ellen DeGeneres, and the animation and the "Piper" short before this movie are all wonderful, but found the movie long, repetitive, a little irritating and disappointing: The Dory character was good as a side-kick in the original story, but putting that character in a starring role without really strong writing to support her was a mistake. OK--we get it. She has short-term memory issues. But we got it in Finding Nemo and we got it in the first 10 minutes of Finding Dory. The writing was not strong enough or clever enough to sustain a movie this long. And, short-term memory issues aside, the message is affirming to Dory but disconcerting as a "life lesson": as long as you're lucky, being headstrong and impulsive will save the day! Pixar no doubt has other great movies in the pipeline, but for now, Finding Dory is a faint shadow of great Pixar movies like The Incredibles, Ratatouille, the Toy Story trilogy and Finding Nemo. Not recommended. Expand
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gkbos1Jun 20, 2016
It was enjoyable...I just thought it didn't have a light heart-ed feeling. The comedy was mixed with sadness. Some parts felt rushed. The journey the characters go through almost seemed pointless. Many supporting characters were neededIt was enjoyable...I just thought it didn't have a light heart-ed feeling. The comedy was mixed with sadness. Some parts felt rushed. The journey the characters go through almost seemed pointless. Many supporting characters were needed to make the story somewhat flow. There were some enjoyable parts but I won't be watching this one again on dvd/rent. Expand
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eagleeyevikingJun 26, 2016
Finding Dory is emotional, funny and poignant but in comparison to its classic predecessor, lacks the storytelling skill and groundbreaking visuals that could have elevated it into the high bar that Pixar usually sets.
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TheWaffleJun 21, 2016
Safe and somewhat stale. They missed a big opportunity to address climate change, with just a couple throwaway lines "people have no respect for sea life", and instead went for a meek and predictable sequel storyline. This one fails to raiseSafe and somewhat stale. They missed a big opportunity to address climate change, with just a couple throwaway lines "people have no respect for sea life", and instead went for a meek and predictable sequel storyline. This one fails to raise the stakes or build in the way that Toy Story's sequels did, it's just Finding Nemo re-written with Dory as the star. Expand
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cmkarthikJul 14, 2016
I'm a bit disappointed with Finding Dory because Pixar movies have set an unusually high standard of how animated movies should be - entertaining to kids and yet, appealing to adults. Although I don't know whether it was entertaining to theI'm a bit disappointed with Finding Dory because Pixar movies have set an unusually high standard of how animated movies should be - entertaining to kids and yet, appealing to adults. Although I don't know whether it was entertaining to the kids, I am pretty sure that it wouldn't have been appealing to the kids. There was a nice little character development in the first movie which is sorely missing. All the action are too fast and mighty improbable even for an animated adventure movie. I'm a big fan of DeGeneres and always fancied a sequel with a more prominent role to her, but this movie falls way short. Should have just left it at the first movie. This sequel was needless and is too lifeless. Expand
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McgillacuddyJun 30, 2016
Finding Dory was an okay movie. The story itself wasn't significant enough for it to be superb, and this is surprisingly something coming from the near-flawless company Pixar. Many of the jokes and gags were well-executed, but the main plotFinding Dory was an okay movie. The story itself wasn't significant enough for it to be superb, and this is surprisingly something coming from the near-flawless company Pixar. Many of the jokes and gags were well-executed, but the main plot and character development were the downers. It's not the high quality of Toy Story 2, nor is it the low quality of Cars 2. It's more the quality of... Brave. Frankly, I never thought Finding Nemo really needed a sequel. It was fine the way it was. Expand
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cadoverJun 28, 2016
It's a cute movie, and it tries really, really hard to be just that. Better than The Good Dinosaur (not saying much) but nowhere near as good as Finding Nemo, if you want eye candy for your 1-4yr old then this movie is perfect. If you wereIt's a cute movie, and it tries really, really hard to be just that. Better than The Good Dinosaur (not saying much) but nowhere near as good as Finding Nemo, if you want eye candy for your 1-4yr old then this movie is perfect. If you were looking for something intelligent with a good storyline, you're better off re-watching Finding Nemo.
Expect tons of baby talk, baby googly eyes, squealingly exciting things that happen for no reason at all, problems that get solved instantly like magic, cheap laughs...you get the point - it's a movie for babies, nothing more. Put this movie up against Wall-E, and you're left wondering WHAT HAPPENED TO PIXAR???
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avan1976Jun 28, 2016
Amazing visuals. Entertaining enough for small minds, but it lacks the heart of Finding Nemo. Often feels like a confected series of scenes rather than a cohesive story. A few touching moments though.
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smiyamotDec 14, 2016
Finding Nemo needed some comic relief or the story gets too serious, enter Dory to provide that silliness. But can you make a whole movie about Dory? No, it becomes tiresome watching a story built on silliness with a little serious. It hasFinding Nemo needed some comic relief or the story gets too serious, enter Dory to provide that silliness. But can you make a whole movie about Dory? No, it becomes tiresome watching a story built on silliness with a little serious. It has to be the other way around. Expand
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masamunerikuJun 17, 2016
Finding Dory has its amusing and funny moments however the overarching story fails to deliver - especially for a pixar movie.

The biggest issue that I have with this movie is that it is almost solely fueled by 'deus ex machina' moments. It
Finding Dory has its amusing and funny moments however the overarching story fails to deliver - especially for a pixar movie.

The biggest issue that I have with this movie is that it is almost solely fueled by 'deus ex machina' moments. It prioritizes luck over problem-solving which ends up as weak storytelling. Also the appearance of Marlin and Nemo felt unnecessary as they only minimally contribute to the progression of the story while taking quite a bit of screen time.

Overall a passable movie but without the depth that I expect from pixar.
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gameguardian21Jul 6, 2016
Finding dory is an unnecessary movie that was made for money. While it has good animation and some good characters,the story is poorly written and the jokes aren't that funny. And the characters can get really annoying at times. Pixar needsFinding dory is an unnecessary movie that was made for money. While it has good animation and some good characters,the story is poorly written and the jokes aren't that funny. And the characters can get really annoying at times. Pixar needs more original ideas instead of just making more sequels for more money. Expand
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FuturedirectorJul 19, 2016
Finding Dory promises to show the unforgettable character Dory again, for being the main character this time, destroying completely the main idea of its predesesors, including a very simple story-telling, dull beginning (as well as its plot)Finding Dory promises to show the unforgettable character Dory again, for being the main character this time, destroying completely the main idea of its predesesors, including a very simple story-telling, dull beginning (as well as its plot) and not-poignant-enough. But, at least, the colors, unforgettable characters, and specially, Dory, are back. Expand
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SrPepeJan 6, 2018
Aprueba con 6, tiene buenos momentos pero sin duda no es lo mejor de Pixar.
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Antgiog1202Jun 22, 2016
Finding Dory was just an excuse to get people's money into the theaters. It's not as enjoyable as it's predecessor, Finding Nemo, but it will satisfy fans by bringing back some nostalgia. The film itself offers us substandard jokes,Finding Dory was just an excuse to get people's money into the theaters. It's not as enjoyable as it's predecessor, Finding Nemo, but it will satisfy fans by bringing back some nostalgia. The film itself offers us substandard jokes, ineffective emotional sequences and just a indistinguishable plot that we've already seen before -- and that's surprising coming from Pixar. It did have some acknowledgeable moments that were quite fun to experience -- but only a few.

Rating: 6/10

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AndrewG1999Jun 20, 2016
Finding Dory was a fun experience for me. The main idea for the motto "Just keep swimming" is becoming more comprehensible as it tells us that it represents hope, perseverance, and determination. As quoted from the Bible Roman 5:3-4, “AndFinding Dory was a fun experience for me. The main idea for the motto "Just keep swimming" is becoming more comprehensible as it tells us that it represents hope, perseverance, and determination. As quoted from the Bible Roman 5:3-4, “And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.” It is a great comparison to a quote we'll never forget. Finding Dory was a magical, enjoyable, and entertaining movie, but it lacked some key elements that it's predecessor possessed. It wasn't as charming or emotional as I thought it was going to be. I thought that Dory's oblivious behavior kind of took away the emotional point of the movie. But it was nice to see Marlin and Nemo reunite as a family and not trying to look for each other. What I did like the most about Finding Dory was that it was not just about Dory finding her parents; no it was about Dory finding who she was and if she had a purpose in life. Finding Dory deserves a 6/10 rating from me. :) Expand
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SnidelyWhiplashJun 28, 2016
Short Form
- Finding Dory is fine, it passes the time, succeeds technically and artistically and pleases the kids. If you enjoy animation go see this movie, you'll enjoy it, if not, you might wanna pass.
Long Form (mild spoilers) -This
Short Form
- Finding Dory is fine, it passes the time, succeeds technically and artistically and pleases the kids. If you enjoy animation go see this movie, you'll enjoy it, if not, you might wanna pass.

Long Form (mild spoilers)
-This movie is fun and has decent character development, but what I found to be this films greatest weakness was how much it panders the the fact that it is a sequel. It suffers from extreme plot conveniences that wear thin quickly, and then keep on going under the mask of gags. For instance when setting out on the journey in the first act it instantly cuts to the characters traveling in a current with Crush. The entire plot of the first movie shows how hard it is to find somebody in the ocean, and yet they find Crush off-screen. These instances are forgivable, but the first half of the movie has far to many of these, and as a result, feels to convenient to be believable, which took me out of the story.

-The weakest part of this movie was the first act by far, after that point the story really broadens out, introducing fun, interesting characters whom I enjoyed far more then Marlin and Nemo, who have transitioned into fairly flat characters.

-Unlike the first movie there is much less variation in sets, as most of the movie takes place in the same location, but the art department at Pixar has done a decent job creating variation in these places without losing that aquarium feel

-There was a major punch this movie had going in the second act, but it pulled it largely because it's a kids movie, but it would have earned endless respect from me if it went through with it

-Onto the Big one, the animation is fantastic, and I would recommend the movie on this alone, The octopus character is fantastically animated, and reminds me of solid snake from the metal gear series, giving him endless charm. Although I wish they gave a reason for his fear of the ocean, but I understand that they did not want to as he is just a side character. The characters all look fantastic, the sets are great, and lighting did a great job, despite that fact that several scenes take place in locations that would have no light, such as inside a pipe, but most people wont care of this lapse in logic.

-Interestingly Pixar have recently gone down the route of avoiding having any major villains in their films, having the "Man VS Nature" and "Man Vs Self" kinda narrative, which is fine, but it made the films climax not have the weight it had like in Finding Nemo

-Overall Finding Dory did its job, but early on it beats you over the head with the fact that it is a sequel, and suffers from plot conveniences and a quick ending, which detracts from the experience
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GamecubeLoverAug 6, 2016
Its okay but this just made me disappointed since I wanted to see this movie cause finding nemo was better. This one is just unoriginal and bland for the most part.
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PopcornandaCokeJun 18, 2016
Another review said it best and I will confirm those comments. This movie is decent and kids will enjoy it, but it is a recycle of the original and has the feel and story-quality of a sequel better released directly to DVD. Finding Dory isAnother review said it best and I will confirm those comments. This movie is decent and kids will enjoy it, but it is a recycle of the original and has the feel and story-quality of a sequel better released directly to DVD. Finding Dory is full of color and cuteness but overwhelmed with far-fetched scenarios that fell hollow and contrived to me. I was not terribly impressed and remember thinking after seeing Finding Nemo that it was a movie better left without a sequel. Disney might have done better with a sequel with a little more of a statement about the condition of our oceans and a thicker plot. Expand
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JoshuakuenzelSep 4, 2016
How did the others not like Finding Dory? I enjoyed the beginning with baby Dory. I thought it was awesome.
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LaskeudeungJan 27, 2017
Finding Dory memang menyajikan suguhan cerita yang tidak jauh berbeda kualitasnya dengan Finding Nemo, namun entah kenapa bagi saya banyak sekali momen berkesan yang tidak bisa kita rasakan kembali di penerus kartun lagendaris Nemo. But, DoryFinding Dory memang menyajikan suguhan cerita yang tidak jauh berbeda kualitasnya dengan Finding Nemo, namun entah kenapa bagi saya banyak sekali momen berkesan yang tidak bisa kita rasakan kembali di penerus kartun lagendaris Nemo. But, Dory still Pixar. And ... Pixar still good ! Expand
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Benkoko11Feb 23, 2017
All Pixar films have a high floor - they're charming, funny, telling, beautiful - Dory doesn’t exceed or fall short of these expectations. It certainly doesn't come close to its prequel.
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NolanLundgaardJul 3, 2018
Have you ever come across a movie that you wanted to like so badly but for some reason you didn’t? That’s how I feel with Finding Dory. I liked most of the stuff about it, especially the gorgeous animation, but something in the movie justHave you ever come across a movie that you wanted to like so badly but for some reason you didn’t? That’s how I feel with Finding Dory. I liked most of the stuff about it, especially the gorgeous animation, but something in the movie just didn’t click for me. The storyline was slightly inferior to the first, but that can be expected in a sequel. The movie blends emotional parts with humor pretty well, but the humor is hit or miss, split about 70/30 really funny to “why did they put that in there?”. The dialogue wasn’t great, with quite a few clichés. The tone of voices that the actors used were out of place noticeably some times. In other words, bad acting in an animated film, no easy task. Finding Dory is an okay film that was decent, but from PIXAR standards, a real disappointment. Expand
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Sarcastic_DevisDec 6, 2021
Carino.

Avrebbe avuto molto più impatto emotivo, se non fosse che diversi elementi sono stati riciclati dal film originale, risultando stucchevole. Ma per il resto mi sono divertito, e mi ha suscitato diverse risate grazie ai personaggi
Carino.

Avrebbe avuto molto più impatto emotivo, se non fosse che diversi elementi sono stati riciclati dal film originale, risultando stucchevole. Ma per il resto mi sono divertito, e mi ha suscitato diverse risate grazie ai personaggi secondari. Unico vero downgrade è il personaggio di Marlin, che sembra non aver imparato nulla dal capitolo precedente.

Consigliato? Sì.
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samichsupernovaJun 26, 2016
I'm puzzled at all the love for this because I was extremely disappointed. The story, script, characterizations, everything was just slipshod and lacking in the quality we all expect from Pixar. That it was directed by Andrew Stanton makes noI'm puzzled at all the love for this because I was extremely disappointed. The story, script, characterizations, everything was just slipshod and lacking in the quality we all expect from Pixar. That it was directed by Andrew Stanton makes no sense to me, because normally his films have a polished look and feel to them, and with the exception of maybe one or two revelatory moments, that is simply not the case here. This is his weakest cinematic effort thus far, and I blame Pixar's storyboard-by-committee approach 100%. Whereas one of Finding Nemo's strengths was in its realism (remember how tough it was for those fish to find a way out of that fish tank??), in this film the characters become involved in ridiculous set-pieces where the audience is asked to suspend a HUGE amount of disbelief in order to accept what's happening on-screen. Without spoiling anything I will say that there were far too many scenes where I was asked to turn my brain off, or was straight-up reminded that I was watching a kids' movie that can pick and choose whenever it wants to be taken seriously, rather than something that actually makes an effort at immersing the audience, or at least attempting to immerse the audience, in a semi-believable universe.

Also, the writing is weak. The story takes some very predictable turns towards the end, the dialogue is nothing special, and very few characters from the original film return. Marlin and Nemo have hardly anything to do and the film IMO places way too much emphasis on Dory, with maybe one too many unneeded flashbacks, and going so far as to spend far too much screen time milking the character's journey for emotion. Of course it's going to be a tough emotional journey getting one's memories back, but that doesn't mean the writing and plot have to progress at such a slow pace. Also, Ellen DeGeneres gives her heart and soul into the performance, but Dory as written is really not all that compelling. There was clearly a missed opportunity here for real character development.

The single best part of the movie is Hank the octopus, hands-down. He's not only the coolest character in both these films, he's one of the more memorable Pixar characters in the last decade. Sadly, the film is not about Hank and he is only a supporting character. The sea lions were great as well. "Gerald!"

I woke up the next day wondering what went wrong, and why this film seems to be so critic-proof when there are so many issues with it. Sure, there are some decent emotional scenes and two or three laugh-out-loud moments (including one gag that nearly had me rolling on the floor), but for the most part this film is boring, sloppy, predictable, and utterly lacking in the wonder, world-building, and emotion of the original, much superior Finding Nemo. O Pixar, how the mighty have fallen...
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LuccaSSCAug 15, 2017
This movie isn't the worst Pixar movie only because Cars 2 exists. It is disappointing, predictable and just not funny at all. It's something I would expect from BlueSky or Illumination, but not from the studio behind such classics as ToyThis movie isn't the worst Pixar movie only because Cars 2 exists. It is disappointing, predictable and just not funny at all. It's something I would expect from BlueSky or Illumination, but not from the studio behind such classics as Toy Story, Ratatouille and Up. Expand
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dyshpoJul 19, 2016
Watchable,cute ,funny but way to short and cheap looking for 5 year production and 150 million budget. Also now new interesting characters that could be remembered. Been 10 years since original why wasn't movie 2 1/2 hours long. Also PixarWatchable,cute ,funny but way to short and cheap looking for 5 year production and 150 million budget. Also now new interesting characters that could be remembered. Been 10 years since original why wasn't movie 2 1/2 hours long. Also Pixar put worse short movie before titles. Expand
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Ryan_ParkinsonJun 18, 2016
This film is going to make a lot of nostalgic fans and new audiences very happy. It's animation and voicework is top shelf and its charm is undeniable, but it's story feels poorly paced and forced. The exposition is unbelievably dense; neverThis film is going to make a lot of nostalgic fans and new audiences very happy. It's animation and voicework is top shelf and its charm is undeniable, but it's story feels poorly paced and forced. The exposition is unbelievably dense; never has a Pixar film had so many characters spend so much time talking about what they're thinking or how they feel. Dory is tiresome whenever she's centre stage and the lack of adult wit makes it not feel to dissimilar to an Ice Age outing.

By all means see it and enjoy it, but this is far from Pixar at their best.
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MattBrady99Jul 23, 2017
I loved Finding Nemo and I remembered seeing it in cinemas, but with "Finding Dory" I wasn't looking forward to. I don't know my reasons, just didn't want to see a spin-off to something I couldn't care less about. Of course I gave in andI loved Finding Nemo and I remembered seeing it in cinemas, but with "Finding Dory" I wasn't looking forward to. I don't know my reasons, just didn't want to see a spin-off to something I couldn't care less about. Of course I gave in and finally watched it. And my judgment I had with the film sadly came true after seeing it.

I mean, it's cute and harmless with some humor that I did laugh at. However, with it being a year since it's release, this existing doesn't feel necessary. Pretty forgettable as no one is talking about it (expect for me). In terms of creativity and surprising me, it felt kinda held back. I didn't get that emotional punch that you would expect from Pixar.
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nozamanJun 22, 2016
Even with lowered expectations, this was disappointing. As long as the film stays in the sea, it is a cute if, erm, shallow adventure/roots story. But when it gets into the human world, which is most of the time, it runs into trouble. GoodEven with lowered expectations, this was disappointing. As long as the film stays in the sea, it is a cute if, erm, shallow adventure/roots story. But when it gets into the human world, which is most of the time, it runs into trouble. Good storytelling must seem true to its world; the world of the characters in Finding Nemo was totally "believable" and true. But the way these character act out of water does not seem "real" or true at all-- it seems like screenwriters struggling to fill time and buy laughs. Too many bad memory jokes. Too many "No way that could happen" moments-- even in a story with talking fish. Should have been released without the Pixar name, as was Planes. Expand
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ComandanteCobraNov 23, 2018
It's like the typical "direct-to-video" sequel when we still had vhs...worst than the original and un-necessary.
The story It's about Dory going on a trip to find his parents lost a long time ago...some backgound of her past ..some new
It's like the typical "direct-to-video" sequel when we still had vhs...worst than the original and un-necessary.
The story It's about Dory going on a trip to find his parents lost a long time ago...some backgound of her past ..some new friends along the way dealing with Dori's memory loss problem. It isn't bad just flat in story, characters, jokes and with a very basic moral.
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Dodringo64Jun 22, 2016
This movie is good. I'll say that right now, but it falls short, quite a bit. The story is so lacking and such a disappointment. It honestly felt like a total rehash of the original 'Finding Nemo' which I love. The fact that Nemo and MarlinThis movie is good. I'll say that right now, but it falls short, quite a bit. The story is so lacking and such a disappointment. It honestly felt like a total rehash of the original 'Finding Nemo' which I love. The fact that Nemo and Marlin are in the movie at all are completely unnecessary and have no purpose in the film and take away from what character development we could have with other characters.

'Finding Nemo' was just one of those films that did not need a sequel and the most interesting thing about this movie was seeing Ellen DeGeneres reprise the role of Dory once again. Sorry, Finding Dory, you just didn't have what I wanted in the sequel to 'Finding Nemo'.
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Lal62944Jun 30, 2016
Boring, goes on to long, nothing like the original Finding Nemo, not very imaginative. Storyline was terrible, didn't keep the kids attention during the movie much less mine.
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steelershaneJul 7, 2016
So we've been here before. In a 21st century Hollywood that is full of sequels, prequels, and remakes, it's not that much of a surprise that we would finally get another trip to the ocean blue to see some of those familiar faces from 13 yearsSo we've been here before. In a 21st century Hollywood that is full of sequels, prequels, and remakes, it's not that much of a surprise that we would finally get another trip to the ocean blue to see some of those familiar faces from 13 years ago in Finding Nemo. Most of the familiar faces return and it's nice to see them again. There are times when this movie will pluck at the heartstrings, but this effort feels a little lackluster overall.

As expected, Dory is the protagonist this time around. The character of Dory was funny and fresh in Nemo, but this time it gets old really quick. She has short term memory loss, which we are all aware of at this point, but the movie tends to repeat the same dialogue and Dory's act gets extremely repetitive. Marlin and Nemo aren't really in the movie enough, but the new characters are well done. Ed O'Neill does a great job as Hank the octopus. He really contrasts greatly with Dory and their time on screen is executed nicely.

The problems with Dory are annoying, but probably an even bigger movie killer for me is the lack of a real interesting plot. This is basically an extension of Finding Nemo and is supposed to take place right after the events of the first film. Not much happens here. Some of the scenes are borderline ridiculous and left me wondering what I was watching at times. Even with a brief 97 minute runtime, I still felt bored during the film at times.

In conclusion, Finding Dory is cute. It's worth a watch, but it is not near the film it is acclaimed to be or up to the lofty standards of Pixar.
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JP32Mar 24, 2020
With the exception of Ellen "Why doesn't she do more movies" DeGeneres, the voice acting is lifeless, the character designs are obvious and kiddy, and the writing and direction seem flat out lazy.
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motionpaintingsNov 21, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not a fan of sequels and certainly not disney sequels. of course, this film is much weaker than its predecessor, but still quite endurable. But just to see dory again is worth seeing! Expand
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kuehnauJun 19, 2016
While the animation and artwork is always top notch, Finding Dory is mediocre at best. The movie doesn't have the same heart or soul Finding Nemo had. The writing feels half hearted and the movie never really grabs your attention enough toWhile the animation and artwork is always top notch, Finding Dory is mediocre at best. The movie doesn't have the same heart or soul Finding Nemo had. The writing feels half hearted and the movie never really grabs your attention enough to actually make you care. Expand
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AxeTJul 8, 2016
"Finding Nemo" along with "Ratatouille" and "Toy Story 3" are my three favorite Pixar movies (all 10's) out of so many good ones. That brilliant hit trend started to turn south in my eyes starting about 4-5 years ago. This latest is finely"Finding Nemo" along with "Ratatouille" and "Toy Story 3" are my three favorite Pixar movies (all 10's) out of so many good ones. That brilliant hit trend started to turn south in my eyes starting about 4-5 years ago. This latest is finely animated of course and the detail like always is pretty amazing. However the story is a flat out bore top to bottom! Talk about retread. It's an uninspired sequel.
At the same time I can understand the problem for Pixar now. The novelty of 3D computer animation has worn off and since they make all family fare, just how many cute coming of age tales can you spin and keep it fresh, much less going to the vault for obvious money maker sequels whether they warrant making because they have actual new stories to tell? Don't think having a deep sea fish story wind up in a car chase on land is the real answer. Sure it's fun and just fine for most young children, but can adults say in truth they were entertained by this? That it is original and clever like so many of Pixar's past efforts have been? Hardly.

However, the pre-feature short "Piper" is a wonderful piece of state-of-the-art animation with a simple minimal little nature story told succinctly and briefly that is impossible not to be impressed by. Made me wonder if they actually photographically shot the sand granules or they were 100% digitally conjured? If so the animated look here has reached yet another new threshold.
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FilipeNetoJul 14, 2021
In the universe of animated cinema, it has been established that a good supporting character in a film that has been a success (box office and critical) will, sooner or later, be entitled to her own film. I could name several examples ofIn the universe of animated cinema, it has been established that a good supporting character in a film that has been a success (box office and critical) will, sooner or later, be entitled to her own film. I could name several examples of this. Dory, a friendly marine creature with serious memory problems, was adorable in "Finding Nemo", and is the protagonist in this film, made specifically to exploit the character's popularity.

The script is relatively simple: after the events of the first film, Dory is living with her new friends, Marlin and Nemo, but she feels something is missing: she doesn't know where her family of origin is, she knows she's lost, and therefore decides to go in search of his own origins, which can be a challenge for a fish with a short memory. Of course, Nemo and Marlin will have to go in search of her when she disappears.

The movie works on the basis of how cute and likeable it can be because the script has little to give us, and it feels like only a partial rewrite of the first movie. There are several moments when the story rings false or seems to fray because it is so sparse, flaws that Pixar makes up for and hides with a high dose of cuteness. All the characters are cute, nice, the world is pink, and it seems incredible that no malevolent characters appear. In fact, the closest thing to a villain or a dubious character is a sly octopus, determined to get out of an aquarium, and who is a master at the art of camouflage.

The film is visually magnificent, Pixar quality, with excellent visual work, good CGI and magnificent drawings, vivid colors and a wonderful deep blue. It's a good movie for the family and especially if there are kids because there's nothing offensive. The original voice cast is much the same as in the first film, with Ellen DeGeneres standing out in the lead voice, closely followed by Albert Brooks and Kaitlin Olson.
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danfiscusJun 28, 2016
I felt nothing as I watched this film. There was no good story, the payoff was minimal, the whole thing was the definition of cheap money-grabbing sequel. There were more plotholes in this film than holes in a slice of swiss cheese. Don'tI felt nothing as I watched this film. There was no good story, the payoff was minimal, the whole thing was the definition of cheap money-grabbing sequel. There were more plotholes in this film than holes in a slice of swiss cheese. Don't bother watching, our whole family found it boring. Even the kids. Expand
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natalieHJun 19, 2016
I have to say I was really disappointed, although it was visually stunning (and what pixar movie isn't these days). The whole film was just a nostalgia fest, there was no set story line and things just happened to move the plot along, thereI have to say I was really disappointed, although it was visually stunning (and what pixar movie isn't these days). The whole film was just a nostalgia fest, there was no set story line and things just happened to move the plot along, there was so little emotional investment and it all went by so quickly without any real meaning. This was such a disappointment to finding nemo. Expand
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ClatJun 20, 2016
Finding Dory was a huge disappointment. I went to see it today not expecting much, but hoping for just a little Pixar magic. Unfortunately what I got was a big cliched cash in, full of obvious humor, obnoxiously over the top cutesy charactersFinding Dory was a huge disappointment. I went to see it today not expecting much, but hoping for just a little Pixar magic. Unfortunately what I got was a big cliched cash in, full of obvious humor, obnoxiously over the top cutesy characters and a slapdash plot. I found all the characters to be mildly irritating and they had none of the charm they possessed in Finding Nemo.
It was such a half arsed, predictable story! It lacks every ounce of depth Nemo had. I know it's a kid's film (and I'm sure your kid is gonna like it) but that's what I used to love about Pixar! It was for everyone even us twenty somethings!
It's such an obvious money grab and it makes me really sad that Pixar is sinking to that. I've got a bad feeling about The Incredibles 2 and Toy Story 4.
There is one saving grace however!!! The short at the start was absolutely fantastic! It's by far the best Pixar short I would say and worth the price of my movie ticket even if the film itself isn't.
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TleJun 25, 2016
Way too long. Ready to leave after first hour. Not nearly as good as finding Nemo. Should have been released on dvd only. Ellen degeneres can't hold a candle to Robin Williams.
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paws17Aug 2, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very disappointing sequel which deserves hardly any of the effusive praise it's getting from the usual suspects in the paid press. Over-long, boringly repetitive in places, mawkish and topped off with a completely OTT finale involving an octopus driving a lorry - yes, you heard that correctly - which completely undermines the "reality" that the technical team have striven to achieve in terms of the visual presentation of the undersea world. By the way, when I go to see a cartoon, I expect my eyes to be assaulted by ultra-bright visuals, not dulled into somnolence by a murky, moss-green, kelp-strewn soup in which it becomes quite hard to make out what's going on in some scenes. Save your money and buy the DVD for a present for someone less discerning than yourself and wait for them to lend it to you to watch. Expand
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spacebear1Dec 8, 2017
I would not recommend watching this film. It is not great. This film is filled with plot holes and things that only happen by coincidence. This film is nothing but a cash grab
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RickyReviewsJun 26, 2016
A generally boring movie with some funny moments. I know, I know, it is a kids movie and I should not be trashing it, but come on, the original was far more superior to this one. Even though the animation is a tad bit better here, the storyA generally boring movie with some funny moments. I know, I know, it is a kids movie and I should not be trashing it, but come on, the original was far more superior to this one. Even though the animation is a tad bit better here, the story is bad, and...yeah, you get my point. Expand
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Lennon-SJun 17, 2016
I seriously have to wonder how many reviewers here actually seen the movie they are reviewing. Per the norm the animation is lovely but people need to face facts. This isn't and I repeat is not quality story telling! And frankly Dory simplyI seriously have to wonder how many reviewers here actually seen the movie they are reviewing. Per the norm the animation is lovely but people need to face facts. This isn't and I repeat is not quality story telling! And frankly Dory simply can't hold a candle to Zootopia in story, characters, and world building. Expand
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TakestwototangoAug 25, 2016
Sorry Dory! But you didn't impress me at all! Lackluster film all around that doesn't deserve the money and praise it's gained. Finding Nemo this film is not!
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DolphinReviewsJul 20, 2022
Wow Wow Wow! Found a way to make it even worse than the first. If the first movie made me want to go into a lake and kill some fish, this one makes me like overfishing.
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RyuzakiJun 21, 2016
Story line is slow to build up, very bland. Tries to live up too its original "Finding Nemo" but fails too horribly. Few funny moments but that's it don't waste your time on this one watch finding Nemo instead
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ALFTannerJul 2, 2016
This had to be one of the most boring movies I have ever seen. Both my wife and I fell asleep. There was almost no humor. It was just a ridiculous "adventure" (if you could call it that), and it seemed to go on and on.

My nap was the best
This had to be one of the most boring movies I have ever seen. Both my wife and I fell asleep. There was almost no humor. It was just a ridiculous "adventure" (if you could call it that), and it seemed to go on and on.

My nap was the best part of the movie. While I was awake, I had to suffer though the annoying voice of Ellen DeGeneres. The Dory character was okay in the first movie as a secondary character, but they should have never made a movie around this obnoxious character.

The only good think I can say is that my 6 year old thought it was okay.
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BrandonKAug 25, 2016
Shameless money grab cleverly covered in a cloak of nostalgia! If you seen this and really believe it's worthy of any kind of acclaim I'd suggest you have the doctor check your head! This is NOT Nemo and it is NOT good!
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All_ButTrU4Jul 5, 2022
This is what happens when you disturb the peacefully laid to rest stories for commercial gain. This movie is over an hours worth of nothing, Dorys search for self and family isn't worth telling or watching.
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