Finding Dory
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: June 17, 2016
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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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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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baynejordanjacoSep 23, 2022
GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD good good good good GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD good good good good MY FAV
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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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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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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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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 personaggiCarino.

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.… Expand
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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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JAKEJACOBJORDSep 17, 2021
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MeloettaBros9Sep 14, 2021
Finding Dory was amazing for Part 2 about finding dory of her family I love both of Finding Nemo and Dory hehe ^^
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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.… Expand
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JACOBJORDANBAJun 22, 2021
Finding Dory is my favorite movie of all time and Incredibles 2 I love that finding Dory tells the story about the Dory trying to find her family this movie has a good message about how far you'll go to find the people that you love findingFinding Dory is my favorite movie of all time and Incredibles 2 I love that finding Dory tells the story about the Dory trying to find her family this movie has a good message about how far you'll go to find the people that you love finding Dory has a really good message teaching kids to always stay with their parents and also how far you go I mean United with your family again or the people you love the most Disney's really giving us a really powerful message… 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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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 11, 2021
one of the best movies of 2016 along with captain america 3, kung fu panda 3, zootopia, and moana!
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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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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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meydianarizki21Oct 17, 2020
Nice plot twist, great storyline, cute characters and the best 3D Animation ever. This Disney Pixar character is one of my favorite movie since I was childhood. Great Job, Finding Dory Animation movie is deserve to be success
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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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superrevMay 11, 2020
a really good film it's one of the best films that i ever seen, it's a good entertainment.
you must see this film if you liked finding nemo.
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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 haveOne 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!… Expand
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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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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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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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manningn15Jun 13, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved Finding Nemo and I loved this one even more. This one was even funnier and more touching then the first one. This is for sure another A+ movie in Pixar's amazing history. The writing and story was even more terrific than the first one, I loved how the story now focused on Dory. The voice over performances were stupendous especially from Ellen DeGeneres, Ed O'Neill, Ty Burrell, Kaitlin Olson, Albert Brooks, and Hayden Rolence. The animation was spectacular and gorgeous, I loved the new characters especially Hank, Destiny, and Bailey. The soundtrack was also fantastic, I loved Sia's cover of Unforgettable. Finding Dory is one of my top 5 favorite Pixar movies, one of my top 10 favorite animated movies, and one of my favorite movies of all time.… 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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Kirollos-NoahNov 29, 2018
I'm a big fan of Finding Nemo, and I was impatiently waiting for Finding Dory. And I'm very happy that the movie was just as I expected, and more actually.

It has a big package of emotions! I literally felt a lot of emotions, I enjoyed,I'm a big fan of Finding Nemo, and I was impatiently waiting for Finding Dory. And I'm very happy that the movie was just as I expected, and more actually.

It has a big package of emotions! I literally felt a lot of emotions, I enjoyed, laughed, cried and smiled. It's hard to find such a decent movie, like Finding Dory!

The animation improved very much, it's an eye-comforting animation, with its colors, details and the sea... Everything went very awesome with the animation!

The sense of humor was so unique and funny.

The story was so related and tight together, in a way that made clap for each chapter in this movie! It was so emotional and unique!

The voices were very very excellent! The characters are memorable and great!

So Finding Dory worth-ed waiting, with its surprising, emotional and funny story, Finding Dory deserves an A+!… Expand
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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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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 newIt'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.… 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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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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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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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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Digibutter64Jun 5, 2018
Finding Dory doesn't quite reach the heights of its predecessor, but it's still a brilliant story about family, friendship, and embracing differences.
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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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SrPepeJan 6, 2018
Aprueba con 6, tiene buenos momentos pero sin duda no es lo mejor de Pixar.
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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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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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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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SerraiosNov 11, 2017
Since 1995, when "Toy Story" was released, Pixar has managed to reinvent the animation genre by becoming the first studio to release full-length computer animated films. They didn't just change the animation technique. They added much depthSince 1995, when "Toy Story" was released, Pixar has managed to reinvent the animation genre by becoming the first studio to release full-length computer animated films. They didn't just change the animation technique. They added much depth to animated stories and made these films enjoyable for the entire family. While the studio has been facing a decline in quality as of late, "Finding Dory" is an exception of that and manages to meet the early standards of Pixar movies.

Taking place just months after "Finding Nemo" ended, Dory remembers her long lost family and tries not only to find her parents, but also to remember how exactly she was lost. That leads her and her friends, Marlin and Nemo, to California. There they will have to face many challenges and meet new friends in the Marine Life Institute, as Dory is trying to remember.

"Finding Nemo" set the bar high, so it was difficult for this sequel to meet expectations, even after coming 13 years later. "Finding Dory" could have gone wrong in many ways, such as by focusing on Dory, a character with short-term memory loss and a comic relief, which most audiences can't relate too. But people who don't suffer from disabilities can relate to Marlin and Nemo, as they struggle to help their friend. The movie is heartfelt, complex, funny, cute, deep and teaches a very important lesson. It's also stunning. A great time for all families and for fans of the original and an impressive feat in the history of sequels.… Expand
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yasminetaylorxNov 10, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think finding dory is a great film I went to watch it in the cinema with my auntie and my cousin, it was a really good film and it made me cry I cant say the reason or I would be spoiling the film for anyone who hasn't yet seen it. its a great family film and would recommend it to everyone… Expand
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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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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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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.… 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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MonkiReviewsMay 22, 2017
This movie is not as good as the original, but still great. They added new characters that are amazing, like Hank, and old characters, like Nemo. Dory is of course the main character but not the only one. I would say it is a must watch.
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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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BlancheApr 25, 2017
13 years after Finding Nemo. But what did I take away from this film? It's good, in fact it was a remarkably great follow up. It goes without saying, that it was always going to be a steep mountain to even equate its classic predecessor in13 years after Finding Nemo. But what did I take away from this film? It's good, in fact it was a remarkably great follow up. It goes without saying, that it was always going to be a steep mountain to even equate its classic predecessor in quality, let alone top it. But compared to the vast majority of continuations or rebooting of older films where they fail pretty hard, this was indeed a very good film with laughs all around. I enjoyed it very much, but my heart will always tip towards Finding Nemo.… 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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HPFANBOY1237Apr 9, 2017
Finding Dory is hilarious and compelling, I would say it has a better story than Finding Nemo. Is it better than Finding Nemo? No. Finding Dory falters because it is more childish and a little slow paced in the middle. Still, Finding Dory isFinding Dory is hilarious and compelling, I would say it has a better story than Finding Nemo. Is it better than Finding Nemo? No. Finding Dory falters because it is more childish and a little slow paced in the middle. Still, Finding Dory is great entertainment, and I highly recommend it!… Expand
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SuperAquaLuigiMar 3, 2017
While it does have a few minor issues here and there, as my suspension of disbelief was stretched at points, it's still a Pixar movie. It brings great and memorable characters, a good story, great comedy, and some emotional scenes. It's suchWhile it does have a few minor issues here and there, as my suspension of disbelief was stretched at points, it's still a Pixar movie. It brings great and memorable characters, a good story, great comedy, and some emotional scenes. It's such a memorable film that not even Dory could forget it.… 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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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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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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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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FreedomFightersJan 9, 2017
I'll be honest, I was pretty nervous before this film came out: I was praying that Pixar wouldn't mess it up, and thankfully, they didn't! "Finding Dory" is a wonderful animated film that's funny, thoughtful, well-written, wonderfully-acted,I'll be honest, I was pretty nervous before this film came out: I was praying that Pixar wouldn't mess it up, and thankfully, they didn't! "Finding Dory" is a wonderful animated film that's funny, thoughtful, well-written, wonderfully-acted, visually brilliant, and of course, full of heart. Sure, "Finding Nemo" is still the better film, but "Finding Dory," 13 years later, still manages to live up to its predecessor and stand as a fantastic film that shows us that Pixar's still got it after all these years!… Expand
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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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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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Jack97Dec 17, 2016
Not as good as Finding Nemo (as expected) but Finding Dory offers a really fun adventure lead by layered and lovable characters both familiar and new. Plus the animation is unsurprisingly amazing.
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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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Pama300Dec 10, 2016
DeGeneres goes much further, though, maintaining a delicate balance between Dory’s optimistic personality and the hovering anxieties created by her imperfect memory.
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TheQuietGamerDec 8, 2016
I, like many, was apprehensive about the idea of a sequel to the Pixar masterpiece Finding Nemo. It didn't really seem like there was room for a sequel in the universe, and with the exception of their Toy Story series Pixar has left meI, like many, was apprehensive about the idea of a sequel to the Pixar masterpiece Finding Nemo. It didn't really seem like there was room for a sequel in the universe, and with the exception of their Toy Story series Pixar has left me disappointed with it's sequels. However, while Finding Dory is definitely not as good as it's predecessor, it is a welcome return to the aquatic side of Pixar movies.

First off it's a stunning reminder of how perfect the original is in terms of animation, characters, and casting. Dory and the gang are just how you remember them and the voice acting is still some of the most incredible I have ever experienced. The cast adds nuance and life to these characters using only their voices. The animation is nothing short of gorgeous. Things like returning characters and references serve as humorous and appreciated throwbacks to the original.

All that said, this isn't one of those sequels that reuses plot elements and jokes from the first movie to get by. It stands on it's own as an incredible animated movie. One with it's own adventure, new characters, and plenty of original humor and heart.

Just like the best of Pixar's work, Finding Dory is emotional and heartwarming. The character of Dory is front and center with a stunning core performance from Ellen DeGeneres that quite frankly deserves every voice acting award out there. Now the plot itself does get a little absurd. Characters bounce around through situations that often defy logic. Honestly, I'm okay with that. Because at the end of the day it's still entertaining and you can feel it in your heart. You can also feel it in your funny bone, because it's absolutely hilarious. Simply put, Finding Dory is another masterpiece from Pixar. No, it's not as good as Finding Nemo, but honestly that kind of lighting doesn't strike twice. Instead it's a very respectable follow up that will enchant families and viewers of all ages. And at the end of the day, it still blows away just about everything else out there.… Expand
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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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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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nsroehlNov 24, 2016
I really enjoyed this movie. The animation was fantastic with a good amount of humor. This movie definitely stretched what a fish could do a little more than what the first movie did which became distracting at times. The script was prettyI really enjoyed this movie. The animation was fantastic with a good amount of humor. This movie definitely stretched what a fish could do a little more than what the first movie did which became distracting at times. The script was pretty good with some heart felt moments. If you liked the first, absolutely see this one.… Expand
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LeZeeNov 23, 2016
Before Nemo, a long ago another child got lost in the open ocean...

Whoa! 200 million dollar film, 1 billion box office collections worldwide. The 27th film to do that so and the 5th animation film. This sequel was made after 13 years,Before Nemo, a long ago another child got lost in the open ocean...

Whoa! 200 million dollar film, 1 billion box office collections worldwide. The 27th film to do that so and the 5th animation film. This sequel was made after 13 years, surely a long gab, but 'Finding Nemo' was one of my favourite animations, tell me who does not love it those who love animation. Nevertheless, I liked the idea of having a sequel, but I scared it would go to flop terribly. Now, after watching this, I totally stunned. This is not a greatest animation ever made, but the way the screenplay handled, along with other stuffs, this makes one of the best among its kind.

Firstly, when I heard the sequel's title, it made me laugh. Like, whaaaat? Once again the story is going to repeat. I did not think it would bring a big change. Actually, it was a different tale, especially I was not expecting it to be emotional. Tell me how many tearjerker-animation you have seen. Once again the Disney-Pixar jointly did it. I think appreciation must go to the director who also made the original film. Great casting too, I mean the voice- over artists.

We know that Dory is severely suffering from the short term remembory (memory) loss. Now this tale is going to reveal her backstory. From her childhood to till she meets Marlin and then Nemo, there was a series of forgotten events. She slowly regains some of those memories and begins her quest to find out more. This is where she gets lost, but the title defines that she was lost before and now looking a way to get back where she really belongs.

For me, after 'Frozen', this film is what emotionally got me. The value of having family and friends beautifully disclosed. It might be an animation, but still a meaningful story from many perspectives. Lots of new characters were introduced and those were really cool ones. I expect theirs short animations to make its way about their origins, particularly Hank the octopus and his story about how he lost one of his tentacles.

The Oscars is the quarter of a year away, but releasing nominees would come weeks ahead. So it's about time to learn where this one fit in. But I'm anticipating close contest between this, 'Zootopia' and 'Red Turtle'. Coming back to the review, this is a good watch, for everybody, so I highly recommend it. I hope there will be a third film, but like I had felt before this, I desire it and then I'm not sure it would extend its legacy to further. So fingers crossed!

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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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Movielover2400Nov 6, 2016
Was very well done the and was a great movie date for my bf and I. Th only down side of the movie is the plot was given away and it was hyped up too much too early.
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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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alexkyrgOct 15, 2016
I have to say, I was a bit torn about watching this film, or not. I don't like sequels, except in very rare occasions. I thought it would never live up to my fav "Nemo" since I consider it to be one of the best of its kind. I was planning toI have to say, I was a bit torn about watching this film, or not. I don't like sequels, except in very rare occasions. I thought it would never live up to my fav "Nemo" since I consider it to be one of the best of its kind. I was planning to watch it, eventually, on DVD when a friend insisted we went to a cinema near us.
I was caught by surprise, I was sucked in the story, I was laughing like a kid. Its freshness, tenderness, adventure took me to a place in my heart I will never forget. And imagine, all theatre was full of noisy 3-5 year-olds that I generally don't appreciate. It was like I had earplugs! A perfect 10, thank you Pixar,Disney for the dream!… Expand
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Jackdevil2004Oct 2, 2016
this is one of the best ivies I've ever seen so far, the voice acting is fantastic, the new characters are awesome, Hank is a very good character and he deserves it's own zone inside my review, the story is better then the first movie one'sthis is one of the best ivies I've ever seen so far, the voice acting is fantastic, the new characters are awesome, Hank is a very good character and he deserves it's own zone inside my review, the story is better then the first movie one's but the scenes in this movie may not be look as mighty as the finding nemo one's (and a great thing about the first movie was the scenes the best for its time). anyway this movie is always unexpected and it shows that the guys at the pixar don't joke with this stuff.
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skeptic303Sep 28, 2016
Finding Dory is an excellent example of a sequel done right and deserves to be the highest grossing animated movie of all time domestically. The characters were great and the reveal of Dory's backstory in small increments was a brilliantFinding Dory is an excellent example of a sequel done right and deserves to be the highest grossing animated movie of all time domestically. The characters were great and the reveal of Dory's backstory in small increments was a brilliant strategy. I liked the conflict in this movie on top of that. Sure, there are a series of events that happen, but there's as much happening externally as there is internally, which is why this movie works so well the begin with. As with almost all Pixar movies, the animation is pristine.
However, I think the ending, though enjoyable, lets the movie down a bit, as it is a little too silly. Furthermore, it takes a little too long setting things up in the beginning. It's worthy of a seal of approval, but I can't finish without mentioning the short, "Piper."
"Piper" is perhaps the best thing I've seen all year. It is not only exemplary, but it is the very definition of cinema. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it wins an Oscar for best animated short. Definitely check that out and watch Finding Dory, this year's greatest sequel thus far.… Expand
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Crane2003Sep 23, 2016
Pixar demuestra que no es buena haciendo secuelas, esta, junto con cars 2, parecen mas spin offs, que peliculas..
Pero esta es mejor que cars 2.
La historia es simple, pero si funciona bien, nuevos personajes llegan y son muy carismativos yPixar demuestra que no es buena haciendo secuelas, esta, junto con cars 2, parecen mas spin offs, que peliculas..
Pero esta es mejor que cars 2.
La historia es simple, pero si funciona bien, nuevos personajes llegan y son muy carismativos y memorables. La comedia es decente, no todos los chistes de las peliculas de disney y pixar me gustan, pero este esta ok, porque algunos momentos me dieron una "sonrisa" asi decirlo..
La animacion es totalmente HERMOSA E HYPERREALISTA!!! Mientras pixar mejore mas su animacion mas realista sera, y pixar ya no sabra que hacer con tanta animacion real...

El soundtrack es un punto a favor de esta pelicula, es uno de los soundtracks mas trabajados de pixar....

Buscando a dory, se me hace mejor que buscando a nemo.… Expand
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Striking4gold4Sep 17, 2016
Wow...is this film amazing. Completely blows The Good Dinosaur out of the water as Finding Dory...throws us back in. Come on, I HAD to. This movie left my tear ducts dry heaving by the 4 minute mark. The new characters weren't just "oh heyWow...is this film amazing. Completely blows The Good Dinosaur out of the water as Finding Dory...throws us back in. Come on, I HAD to. This movie left my tear ducts dry heaving by the 4 minute mark. The new characters weren't just "oh hey we're new, g'bye" like other Pixar sequels. This time most of the new characters played a part in the story! And it's an astounding cast, astounding visuals (I haven't even scratched the surface with Piper), and astounding...well, everything. I recommend 101%.… Expand
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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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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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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.… Expand
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RvwFromUpHereAug 28, 2016
What: Finding Dory
Who: Ellen DeGeneres, Jay Pritchett, and Cliff Clavin as, an essential part of every Pixar movie.
Where: Mostly in an aquarium, but sometimes the ocean. When (Can I watch again): When you need to be reminded why Pixar isWhat: Finding Dory
Who: Ellen DeGeneres, Jay Pritchett, and Cliff Clavin as, an essential part of every Pixar movie.
Where: Mostly in an aquarium, but sometimes the ocean.
When (Can I watch again): When you need to be reminded why Pixar is the f***ing god of fantastic cinema entertaining for all ages.
Why: If you were a fan of Finding Nemo, and hated that Cars got a sequel before it did, then sit back and reap the benefits of patience.… 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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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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AfNinoAug 24, 2016
Though this film doesn't dazzle like Finding Nemo did (which in my opinion is the best Pixar film), it's still a great film filled with emotion and alot more humor than the 1st film. I didn't think it would hit the feels like Nemo did,Though this film doesn't dazzle like Finding Nemo did (which in my opinion is the best Pixar film), it's still a great film filled with emotion and alot more humor than the 1st film. I didn't think it would hit the feels like Nemo did, especially when the plot is very similar, but it did and I would say it hit deeper than the 1st film did. Dory's sense of hopelessness at times with their memory loss did make me tear up. In the 1st film her memory loss made Dory like the comic relief of the film, here we actually get to see all the trouble and emotions of living with it. The animation of the film is top tier aswell. Thomas Newman's score hits a perfect 10 also. For those who were huge fans of Finding Nemo as a kid, this is a certain must-watch. A satisfying sequel to the movie which was a huge part of my childhood.… Expand
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WhereismymindAug 18, 2016
In comparison to the original I think it looses a bit of heart but gains a lot of humour. It still finds the balance between a fun kids adventure and investing enough themes for adults (maybe not as much as last year's Inside Out but enoughIn comparison to the original I think it looses a bit of heart but gains a lot of humour. It still finds the balance between a fun kids adventure and investing enough themes for adults (maybe not as much as last year's Inside Out but enough to keep you entertained at any age). It's not a Pixar masterpiece but an enjoyable family flick worth watching nevertheless.… Expand
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anonymouseyAug 15, 2016
I am always nervous about sequels, but this one did not disappoint. Was it perfect? NO, Was is better than the original? Well, I don't think so. But was it funny and sad and heartfelt and just a great overall movie? HECK YES. No spoilers,I am always nervous about sequels, but this one did not disappoint. Was it perfect? NO, Was is better than the original? Well, I don't think so. But was it funny and sad and heartfelt and just a great overall movie? HECK YES. No spoilers, but the "chase" scene at the end was kinda silly, even for this type of movie, but that was not weird enough for me to lower its score. It is a must see.… Expand
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KrissTolliday14Aug 14, 2016
A lovely story with as much heart as it's predecessor and just as many fun and interesting characters. The story of Dory is one that had to be told and what Pixar does is bring more life to an already colourful world by telling you where theA lovely story with as much heart as it's predecessor and just as many fun and interesting characters. The story of Dory is one that had to be told and what Pixar does is bring more life to an already colourful world by telling you where the most interesting character came from. It isn't quite the perfect film that the first is but it is certainly up there with some of Pixar's best work. There are more laughs and inventiveness and a seven legged Octopus (a Septopus) that ultimately steals the show like Dory did in Finding Nemo. Perhaps next Finding Hank could be on the cards. The script is poignant and gives each individual a fulfilling arc whilst also connecting every narrative point into a satisfying conclusion. A lot of fun and reminds us all that when the going gets tough to just keep trying, or swimming if you'd prefer.… 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.… Expand
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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.… Expand
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ElectroNickAug 9, 2016
I was cringing when I heard that Finding Nemo was getting a sequel since the main storyline of Marilyn letting Nemo grow into his own person was already fulfilled so I saw no point in the story continuing. I cringed even more when I heardI was cringing when I heard that Finding Nemo was getting a sequel since the main storyline of Marilyn letting Nemo grow into his own person was already fulfilled so I saw no point in the story continuing. I cringed even more when I heard that Dory would be the main star because spin offs or sequels staring the comedy relief rarely turn out well. Thankfully this not only turned out to be better than the marketing built it up to be, it also turned out to speak to me on a very personal level. This time Dory needs to find her parents with the help of Marylin once again and Nemo tags on. It starts to feel like a generic sequel with some of the sae events happening like in the first film but after they reach the aquarium the film takes a direction which allows it to stand on its own merits. The film doesn't have the same large scale but it benefits from its smaller environment as this is a more personal story, Dory's short term memory loss turned to be a mental disability as oppose to a mere chracter quirk. The main conflict of the film overcoming her dissability and learning to live with it. Due to this, I instantly identified with the story in this film more than the first one since it spoke to me on a pure personal level. I live on the Autistic spectrum and I always struggle to live with it. I thank Pixar for representing what it is like to live with a mental disability in a respectable manner.… Expand
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dangersAug 8, 2016
Finding Dory is the rare sequel that is able to match it's predecessor. It succeeds where most sequels fail. And if that predecessor is Finding Nemo - one of the best movies of the genre - you can understand the power and heart this movie has.
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ke3bzAug 8, 2016
Finding Dory had some great heart, beautiful visuals and voice acting gold, but it lacked the one thing Finding Nemo held far over its head: originality. In Dory, it felt like they kept attempting to place in Finding Nemo shaped holes andFinding Dory had some great heart, beautiful visuals and voice acting gold, but it lacked the one thing Finding Nemo held far over its head: originality. In Dory, it felt like they kept attempting to place in Finding Nemo shaped holes and then filling them as best they could with new ideas but didn't quite hit as hard and successfully as they did in their first go round. Hilarious and emotional, this was an excellent movie and it belongs snugly in Pixar's untouchable resumé.… Expand
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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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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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DennisDeliceAug 5, 2016
Finding Dory was a good movie, the movie did not have a single boring, or dull scene. Also, the visuals for this move was gorgeous, the scenes were all unbelievably well-designed. There was a lot of character development - Hank wasFinding Dory was a good movie, the movie did not have a single boring, or dull scene. Also, the visuals for this move was gorgeous, the scenes were all unbelievably well-designed. There was a lot of character development - Hank was introduced, and he did become a lovable character, and I would like to see more of him. There were also other characters introduced, and I'm sure that children would love to see more of the characters, since they were funny, and they all had different personalities, and like I said, they did all have development, which made the movie even better.

As of flaws, this movie was fast-paced, so some moments in the movie felt like they were rushed. Also, the movie felt like a roller coaster, the movie felt like it was about to finish, but something unfortunate occurred, and it continued, and then once again it felt like it was going to finish, but it continued, which isn't really a flaw, but it is something that I didn't really like. I know that they were trying to create suspense, but it didn't really work in this case.

Overall, this movie is pretty good, and I do suggest people who enjoyed the first movie to watch this movie, since it has the same aspects of the first one, which is good - it isn't entirely different. And this movie is also emotional at times, I've also realised that the directors tried to make it more emotional at certain scenes, but it didn't always work. I also thought that Dory's memory loss would be very annoying, but it was cleverly added into situations that occurred in the movie. If you are worried that this movie wouldn't meet your expectations, don't be, since this movie will. I am a huge Pixar fan, I watched all their movies, and this movie does fit with the good Pixar movies, even if it isn't good as Inside Out, or Toy Story 3.… Expand
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RFlaxyAug 4, 2016
Ellen delivers a much more entertaining view to dory on this amazing adventure in finding dory. The experience through out the movie is spectacular and i believe Finding dory is one of the only sequels that are amazing
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LlamaReviewAug 3, 2016
Finding Dory had some pretty great humour. Not laugh out loud comedy, but more along the lines of “that was funny, I’m going to smile now because that was funny, well played Pixar”. Here are some jokes which I can loosely remember: “Don’tFinding Dory had some pretty great humour. Not laugh out loud comedy, but more along the lines of “that was funny, I’m going to smile now because that was funny, well played Pixar”. Here are some jokes which I can loosely remember: “Don’t bail on me, bailey” and “You trust Becky? Becky is eating a cup”. The stronger laughs came from the visual humour- the slapstick. I would expect this since when I watched the movie the majority of the audience were children. I found myself being entertained the most by the subtle, “adult” jokes that came mainly from the voice acting and animation.
The new characters were all really likeable. I loved the sea-lions as well as the octopus. However Nemo and Marlin (returning fish) felt stale and boring: they created so much conflict in the movie which felt unnecessary and forced, also they hardly added anything to the humour and were mainly there to be damsels in distress. The movie would have been much better without them. Dory on the other hand was great, her quirkiness worked well with every character she encountered and it never got old for me. The only thing that I didn’t like was the whale noise she had to make in one scene that made me cringe a little. Her growth as a character was really enjoyable to watch and I found myself rooting for her.
The moral message of the movie was quite weak. Unlike Zootropolis which did a great job providing a strong, meaningful message emphasised the importance of treating every person equally, to not discriminate on what somebody looks like and not to stereotype. On the other hand, the only message for children and adults alike in this movie is that you should not overthink your life and follow your dreams no matter what. I know this is a positive message but the movie could have done so much more! They could have made a social commentary about how fish should not be used for profit and how their enclosures are unnecessary small so that the paying public can easily watch miserable animals. However, by being anti-sea world they could have potentially faced some sort of law suit for slander and/or deformation.
There was one scene which I really enjoyed and that was partly anti-sea world. Dory and Hank the octopus found themselves trapped in a petting pool for sea life in the children’s section of the aquarium. It was kind of epic how the movie portrayed children as extremely rough, deadly and terrifying, kind of like a tentacle monster. Hands thrusted into the petting pool and created an explosion of water and sand as star fish cowered under rocks and buried into the sand. It compelled me to start a petition to end petting in aquariums because sea-life are not really into touching.
A comparison must be made to the original movie because this is not a stand-alone movie; it has numerous throw-backs to Finding Nemo are not unwelcome. However, the whole tone of the movie was rather different. Finding Nemo was about a desperate father who would stop at nothing in order to find his son. Marlin went through many dangerous and deadly trials as well as traversing so many miles of ocean. Finding Dory is a much more contained experience since the focus is around an aquarium. I remember early in the film Dory says that she is desperate to find her parents and she must reach California to see her parents again. Marlin reacts in a manner that would indicate that California is literally thousands of miles away. Next couple of scenes, boom! They’re in California. I can understand that this was done in order to fit more of the aquarium story line in but it kind of takes away from the first film.
Let’s talk about Hank the octopus. I love Hank the Octopus. He was so cool; he could transform into any object via camouflage, had a selfish bad-ass personality, could perform stunts similar to a special agent and had lost a tentacle (like a decorated war hero). He was always there to help characters out and he was compassionate even though he had a tough exterior (because octopuses have three hearts), he was also beautifully animated because even though octopuses don’t have a visible mouth on the front of their face I could always tell what emotion was being expressed. Another character that really stood out was Gerald the sea lion. An absolute lad. He had a mono-brow, a bucket and a very sassy personality. Resented by the other sea lions Gerald always plotted the next opportunity in which he could bask on the beautiful rock which was always occupied by Fluke and Rudder. I was rooting for Gerald. He was the most interesting and unique character I have ever laid eyes on in an animated film.
Just go and see Finding Dory you will enjoy it regardless of your age because it is a well-made great movie.… Expand
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43in2014Aug 2, 2016
Background: I have seen Finding Nemo, but only on TV. Loved it.

Pros: It looks good. Cons: (1) The film failed to step away from its predecessor and the other Pixar films and do something really different. Considering the numerousBackground: I have seen Finding Nemo, but only on TV. Loved it.

Pros: It looks good.

Cons:
(1) The film failed to step away from its predecessor and the other Pixar films and do something really different. Considering the numerous in-built messages of the preceding Pixar films, this film does not seem to have a profound message of its own. Was there a need to make a sequel to Finding Nemo? Could it have been written better?

(2) Many of the stunts in the film did not seem plausible. They seemed to be set-up to convince the younger audiences only.

Who would think the film is great? All childen.
Who would think the film is only so-so? All adults
Who would think the film is lousy? No one.

Rating: 4/5 (no half scores). It's worth it to watch it in the cinemas.… Expand
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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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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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DanBurritoAug 2, 2016
Though not quite as good as its predecessor, Finding Dory is still a funny, moving and beautifully animated follow-up with characteristically hilarious work from Ellen DeGeneres as the title character. Like the best Pixar movies, it managesThough not quite as good as its predecessor, Finding Dory is still a funny, moving and beautifully animated follow-up with characteristically hilarious work from Ellen DeGeneres as the title character. Like the best Pixar movies, it manages to be hilarious and poignant at the same time. There are some great new additions to the cast, particularly Ed O' Neil. The animation, as one would expect from a Pixar film, was stunning. On the whole, Finding Dory is a hugely satisfying sequel that kids and adults should enjoy.… Expand
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Rebecca31Jul 30, 2016
Pixar gave us a perfect movie with Finding Nemo and now 13 years later we finally get a sequel. Essentially the same storyline but with a different fish, taking a lovable character and adding more depth and emotion than you could imagine. AllPixar gave us a perfect movie with Finding Nemo and now 13 years later we finally get a sequel. Essentially the same storyline but with a different fish, taking a lovable character and adding more depth and emotion than you could imagine. All the voice actors are terrific and give it their all. It's funny, heartwarming and highly recommended.
The short before the movie, Piper is simply stunning.… Expand
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Madogg280Jul 25, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie mixes nostalgia with shocks and thrills, pulling the wool over your eyes only to have you surprised in both a happy and sad way at each corner the movie pulls.
It stays true to the original with colorful and varied sea life, while still keeping the ideal characters die hard fans love.
In the end we thought that Dory's family was killed, only to be shocked and amazed by the fact they were simply released to the big blue. Pixar, and other major movie making companies often try presumed death scenes and fail miserably, nobody even falls for them anymore, but I legitimately believed Dory's parents had been killed, because the overall execution of the scene was perfectly laid out.
People loved the original and this almost did as well.
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UNARMED_JORDJul 25, 2016
Finding Dory is not just a good sequel, its a great one with more emotional depth and memorable characters finding dory is one of 2016s best films and another great animation from pixar
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