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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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godzillabotsJun 21, 2016

Am i the only one to say in this review that we're growing up so fast and that we have to wait 13 years to have a sequel of Finding Nemo? No? Good, cause this movie was WORTH IT!! The new characters are amazing, especially Destiny the WhaleAm i the only one to say in this review that we're growing up so fast and that we have to wait 13 years to have a sequel of Finding Nemo? No? Good, cause this movie was WORTH IT!! The new characters are amazing, especially Destiny the Whale Shark. And the story is very heart warming. It's glad to return to the ocean. =)… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodJul 9, 2016

So why this isn't necessarily the BEST Pixar film, I gotta give it credit for opening kids up to such a serious topic such as mental health.

Dory has short term memory loss. What was once a funny little gimmick for Finding Nemo isSo why this isn't necessarily the BEST Pixar film, I gotta give it credit for opening kids up to such a serious topic such as mental health.

Dory has short term memory loss.

What was once a funny little gimmick for Finding Nemo is explored and opened up and is shown as something a lot more devastating and serious. Dory's memory loss is absolutely devastating. It stops her from achieving tasks and stops her from living a normal life. The way the film portrays how awful and how mental illness really effects everybody and how it destroys and tears people apart, yet also brings them together.

This films was absolutely beautiful. I loved every moment. Its so cute and adorable but has soooo much heart and soul. I honestly started crying at one scene in the film. Being someone that actually struggles with mental illness it just brought a tear to my eye seeing a light film explore such a topic in such a positive and light hearted way that doesn't hide how frustrating and awful such a thing is.

absolutely loved it.… Expand

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LaKillingFrenzyJun 18, 2016

The sequel is as good if not better than the original movie. It has all the elements of the last one and more. It has that great humor and has the perfect balance of nostalgia. It has a great plot and is full of twists and great newThe sequel is as good if not better than the original movie. It has all the elements of the last one and more. It has that great humor and has the perfect balance of nostalgia. It has a great plot and is full of twists and great new characters. I recommend this movie to anyone who watched the original and anyone else.… 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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TommasoJun 17, 2016

I have no words. Incredible!! I've just watched and I have to say that i didn't expect a Finding Nemo sequel before this but I'm happy Finding Dory exists.

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JurassicParkFanJun 17, 2016

So far... so great! Finding Dory is a great continuation of the original Finding Nemo witch I loved and still love it! The Characters, Animation, Story, Humor, everything about this movie worked for me!

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JohnKristoferJun 17, 2016

Absolutely an amazing animated film which also a great sequel.Finding Dory Delivers a fun,enjoyable,thought-provoking themes that certainly made the film good with amazing voice cast and a fantastic animation made it one of Pixar's Best effort.

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SeanVincentJun 17, 2016

This sequel might not be as great as the original but that doesn't mean the film is bad but instead its another Pixar movie that deserve the praise.Finding Dory is a amusing,touching,moving and a intriguing film that delivers an amazingThis sequel might not be as great as the original but that doesn't mean the film is bad but instead its another Pixar movie that deserve the praise.Finding Dory is a amusing,touching,moving and a intriguing film that delivers an amazing animation that Pixar is known for and a significant continuation of it's predecessor.The voice works here are appreciable and the characters are just lovable and entertaining.This sequel will feel identical from it's predecessor but some of it are new additions that were worthy enough to make this film great and a touching moments that made people weep.

Finding Dory is another example that there is more ideas in a franchise if the people making it has effort and passion to do it.Finding Dory might have some identical story and a some emotional scenes that didn't intrigue audiences but overall the film is near to the "one of the best animated films" very very very,very far from the worst .… Expand

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MadMaxFuryRoadJul 2, 2016

The movie really deserved more of a 9, but I'm giving it a 10 because the film really had too much critisim and hate towards it. It's a kids movie that kids are going to enjoy! The animation was flawless and the voice cast for Dory wasThe movie really deserved more of a 9, but I'm giving it a 10 because the film really had too much critisim and hate towards it. It's a kids movie that kids are going to enjoy! The animation was flawless and the voice cast for Dory was perfect. Now I wasn't expecting much because the trailer did seem quite awful, but Finding Dory completely blew me away. There was a lot of humor in it and also quite touching. The plot itself was nearly flawless because hey, it's pretty hard to write a sequel that everyone is highly anticipating. I really loved Finding Nemo and now seeing Finding Dory, I can pretty much say that this series is probably tied to be the best series yet (with Toy Story). I did find Finding Dory just a little bit too long, but I'm satisfied with this film because most anticipated sequels suck. Not surprisingly, most of the people at my theater were adults that took their children to go see it because they were little when Finding Nemo came out. Also Finding Dory is very emotional and touching at times and the voicing was perfect at those times. I found this movie to be even more touching than Inside Out. I did feel like this sequel wasn't completely necessary, but it had a good plot and I had a fun time watching it. Overall good film that I enjoyed on par with Zootopia. Also the trailer didn't spoil anything, so I'm very appreciative of that. Side Note: Finding Dory made some serious business today because my theater was completely full, while Tarzan and BFG had only like 20 people watching. (94/100)… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeJun 17, 2016

Okay sure, it's not as great as Nemo, but once you look at it more, it perfectly becomes its thing. Finding Dory might not be better, but for every movie release being released this year, I guess Finding Dory could win "Best Animated Film ofOkay sure, it's not as great as Nemo, but once you look at it more, it perfectly becomes its thing. Finding Dory might not be better, but for every movie release being released this year, I guess Finding Dory could win "Best Animated Film of the Year." No give for a positive? Then you don't have any clever mind what's going ahead of Finding Dory and please, don't hesitate to give it a positive as of this took people 13 years for a sequel. As said, I didn't even knew this could aim easily for a 10, especially if it's scored positively by critics alike. This is a must-see movie of 2016 especially for Nemo fans.… 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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HectorInTheMornJun 17, 2016

Greatest Pixar Movie ever made in my opinion! There is not a single dull moment through out this entire movie! every thing from the plot, to the characters, to the humor, to the animation, you will absolutely be pleased! It is a movie thatGreatest Pixar Movie ever made in my opinion! There is not a single dull moment through out this entire movie! every thing from the plot, to the characters, to the humor, to the animation, you will absolutely be pleased! It is a movie that not only kids can watch, but adults can too. 10/10!… Expand

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Daniel_AhabJun 17, 2016

There are terrific Pixar sequels ("Toy Story 2" and "3") and OK Pixar sequels ("Cars 2," "Monsters University"). "Finding Dory" is one of the terrific ones, if not quite up to the "Toy Story" standard.

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Shadow1Jul 1, 2016

Best cartoon of 2016 because this cartoon is good-natured, has got good animation and main hero this movie is Dory from Finding Nemo and I want game by this cartoon on PC, PS4 and Xbox One . I love it . In this movie many awesome charactersBest cartoon of 2016 because this cartoon is good-natured, has got good animation and main hero this movie is Dory from Finding Nemo and I want game by this cartoon on PC, PS4 and Xbox One . I love it . In this movie many awesome characters even apart Dory, eg Dory's parents, Nemo, Nemo's father, octopus and other . In this movie there are funny scenes . Very good movie, even better than many Disney Pixar films, eg Cars, Cars 2 and Finding Nemo .… 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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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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yellowcupcake10Jun 21, 2016

This is a great movie, by far than any other I have seen this year! It has amusing parts along with sad parts. It introduces new characters, while still showing some of the past characters as well, which was one of the best parts, becauseThis is a great movie, by far than any other I have seen this year! It has amusing parts along with sad parts. It introduces new characters, while still showing some of the past characters as well, which was one of the best parts, because movies hardly do those types of things. The one thing I can say though is that Finding Dory really is just focused on her unlike Finding Nemo where it was focused on both Marlin and Nemo. Still a great movie, if you were really liked Finding Nemo and a die hard fan like I am, than I am sure you will absolutely love this movie. I hope they make one more movie will Gill in it, I would have liked to find out about him, however lets see what the future brings, and can't wait to see more from pixar.… Expand

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fond_of_filmJun 23, 2016

I concede that this film may not be technically as brilliant as its predecessor. Regardless, it is beautiful, heartfelt, and deeply enjoyable. With a wealth of wonderfully-crafted characters, stunning visuals, gobs of laughs, and plenty ofI concede that this film may not be technically as brilliant as its predecessor. Regardless, it is beautiful, heartfelt, and deeply enjoyable. With a wealth of wonderfully-crafted characters, stunning visuals, gobs of laughs, and plenty of heart-warming adorableness, there is almost nothing in this film that I would change. With Inside Out and now Finding Dory, I can confidently say that Pixar has one again found its mojo.… Expand

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seraphinaaJun 25, 2016

Truly A-Dory-Able. Finding Dory is a heartwarming movie. Not only is it exciting to see the old characters after thirteen years, but it is also filled with new unforgettable characters. Definitely a must watch for everyone.

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lElMuertolJul 11, 2016

Finding Dory can fight against Zootopia, Pixar once again creating an excelent sequel, not as good as the original Finding Nemo, but there's something in that movie that i love, the story of our beloved blue fish, the drama, all the funnyFinding Dory can fight against Zootopia, Pixar once again creating an excelent sequel, not as good as the original Finding Nemo, but there's something in that movie that i love, the story of our beloved blue fish, the drama, all the funny scenes and the best thing of Finding Dory, ALL the characters, there's no single character that i don't liked, from Dory, Marlin and Nemo to the newcomers, like Hank and Destiny, and of course, Baby Dory is the most adorable thing i've ever seen in my entire life!!

Pixar, thank you so much for giving us the Inside Out and Finding Dory, but i'm watching you, be careful, Cars 3 and Toy Story 4, but i'm excited to see The Incredibles 2.… Expand

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AlisaAistrupJul 18, 2016

A highly independent film with a unique plot, fun characters, and heartbreaking scenes that can stand on its own, even if you haven't seen Finding Nemo.

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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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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.
P.s. this movie confirms me again, I grown up watching Pixar movies, that John Lasseter is not a man, he's a god… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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NickLikesMoviesJun 17, 2016

Finding Dory is a wonderfully heartwarming, visually breathtaking, incredible film. It isn't as perfect as the first but it didn't need to be. It did what a good sequel's job is to do: it furthered along a story in a structurally familiar butFinding Dory is a wonderfully heartwarming, visually breathtaking, incredible film. It isn't as perfect as the first but it didn't need to be. It did what a good sequel's job is to do: it furthered along a story in a structurally familiar but also wildly original and different way. The film exceeds mostly due to it's overwhelmingly likable and hilarious characters. Every character, new and old, have their shining moments. Not just one moment. Multiple moments. From Dory to Nemo to Hank to Destiny to Becky to Gerald, they all are extremely memorable and help further the plot in their own, unique ways. And are truly the reason the film works so beautifully well.

Finding Dory packs so much emotion in it's heartbreaking/heartwarming flashback scenes that are definitely the highlights of the film. I cried within the first five minutes and that's what I've come to expect with Pixar films. The film within the Pixar universe isn't one of the very best, just due to lack of originality. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing in this case. If this was the first in the series it would be groundbreaking, like the first Finding Nemo is.

I loved Finding Dory with every inch of my body. It does everything it needed to do and actually exceeding my expectations more than I ever could have imagined. It even features positive messages of teaching children with disabilities and animal captivity. Finding Dory is a wonderful, emmersive, lovable film that I don't see anyone disliking. I cannot wait to see it again!… Expand

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Compi24Jun 25, 2016

What starts out as a somewhat bumpy trip down memory lane quickly escalates into an all-out frenzy of warmth, rib-splitting humor, and visual grandeur. Director Andrew Stanton not only proves that he is still capable of great filmmaking, butWhat starts out as a somewhat bumpy trip down memory lane quickly escalates into an all-out frenzy of warmth, rib-splitting humor, and visual grandeur. Director Andrew Stanton not only proves that he is still capable of great filmmaking, but that worthwhile stories can still be found within this aquatic world we all fell in love with back in 2003. A sequel/spinoff that actually has a point/contains the same soul of its predecessor? I'll take it. This movie won me over. Big time. With its absolutely stunning setting, adorably hilarious characters, and truly enthralling final act, I can say that "Finding Dory" made me feel 100% like a kid again. Easily my favorite Pixar movie to come out since "The Incredibles."… 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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TimW001Jun 20, 2016

This was a great movie. A lot of fun, well done humour, and nice adventure. It is comparable in terms of quality to the first film. This is a very good sequel. I would recommend to anyone.

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loppygamerBRJul 16, 2016

Um filme a nível Pixar. Não qui vai ser muito lembrado como anterior (Procurando Nemo) mas e um divertido e qui vale a pena assistir, mesmo não sendo melhor que seu antecessor.

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Brent_MarchantJun 18, 2016

A knock-out sequel to a knock-out original (you can't get much better than that). A fun, touching, playful romp featuring lovable familiar characters and endearing new ones, along with impressive, inventive animation and affectingA knock-out sequel to a knock-out original (you can't get much better than that). A fun, touching, playful romp featuring lovable familiar characters and endearing new ones, along with impressive, inventive animation and affecting vocalizations. Although a tad long toward the end and in need of a few more genuine belly laughs throughout, Disney/Pixar has nevertheless knocked it out of the aquarium with this one.… Expand

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tjman09Jun 21, 2016

Finding Dory, the long awaited sequel to Finding Nemo is here and while it’s nowhere near as good as the original it’s a pretty solid follow up. It should be stated that a solid follow up by Pixar is still a great film, as they’ve shown thatFinding Dory, the long awaited sequel to Finding Nemo is here and while it’s nowhere near as good as the original it’s a pretty solid follow up. It should be stated that a solid follow up by Pixar is still a great film, as they’ve shown that they have making amazing films down to a science. Finding Dory is funny, beautifully animated, and often touching. It should be stated up front, that Finding Nemo is a nearly flawless film, and that when comparing them, Finding Dory doesn’t quite live up, but on it’s own merit it is still a great film.
One major reason that Finding Dory is so good is that it’s hilarious, and not just a few moments of humor, but hilarious throughout the entire film. Much like Finding Nemo the film gives voices to animals we see and throws their own wit into what those characters would say and do, much like the crabs and seagulls from the first film. It isn’t as consistently hilarious as Finding Nemo and never reaches the same range of pure hilarity and heart stopping moments, but it does have quite a few of both. Above the humor of the film another major element that worked so well for the film is the animation which is gorgeous.
This is true for both the film and it’s short, both were gorgeously animated, so much so that it’s becoming more and more realistic. Animating people still seems to be a work in progress, and we may never get that right, but when it comes to animals, Pixar seems to have a firm grip on making them look flawless. The only problem I have with this film is the story, which is okay, but coming from such a talented studio that consistently focuses on story, the story had some liberties and plot holes that aren’t common from Pixar. That is the major area where Finding Nemo was so great and Finding Dory fell a little flat.
However, Pixar’s greatest strength over the years has been it’s ability to make mass amounts of people feel something watching their films. This is an amazing accomplishment, because some people are easily invested in a film and get immersed easily, while some find it very hard to get immersed in films, but Pixar seems to know how to make everybody feel something watching their films. There are multiple moments in this film that do that, and convey as with many other Pixar greats an amazing amount of emotional depth. I typically say if a film can make somebody have a visceral reaction then it’s a great film, I wouldn’t say this film does that but it comes very close, which is impressive in it’s own right.
For those who loved Finding Nemo I wholeheartedly believe you’ll love this film to, but restating the obvious don’t expect it to match Finding Nemo. This film is hilarious, beautifully animated, touching, well paced, and features great voice acting. The film isn’t as good as Finding Nemo, as it’s story isn’t quite as good and frankly was probably never going to be as good. That being said for all who love Pixar films, families especially, this is a great film to go see.… Expand

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twall3Jun 20, 2016

I was only moderately a fan of Finding Nemo but I do love fish and the ocean. I was very pleasantly surprised to find Finding Dory very likable, well-done and many times made me laugh. Touching moments as well (daughter asked, "Dad are youI was only moderately a fan of Finding Nemo but I do love fish and the ocean. I was very pleasantly surprised to find Finding Dory very likable, well-done and many times made me laugh. Touching moments as well (daughter asked, "Dad are you crying?" as I wiped my eyes in a few scenes). New characters are very likable, dialogue and storyline were clever (especially ending). If you liked Nemo, you will likely enjoy Dory, too.… Expand

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PeterAlexanderJun 28, 2016

With considerable risk, Finding Dory mixes a tale of the past with a new story that delivers on many levels. Whilst Finding Dory plays on nostalgia to a large extent, it is also a fresh new film with fantastic new ideas in each scene.With considerable risk, Finding Dory mixes a tale of the past with a new story that delivers on many levels. Whilst Finding Dory plays on nostalgia to a large extent, it is also a fresh new film with fantastic new ideas in each scene. Hilariously funny, exciting, sad and meaningful, Finding Dory is a worthy sequel to one of the best animated films of all time.… 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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harlan10Jun 17, 2016

Finding dory is a very good movie. Ellen is very good as dory and thought it does not live up to the high standers set by finding nemo it is still an enjoyably experience.

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nahtan1244Jul 1, 2016

This is not quite as good as finding nemo but Pixar delivers as finding dory is one of the summers best movies. The story follows dory as she struggles to find her mom and dad. We come across many familiar characters such as nemo and marlinThis is not quite as good as finding nemo but Pixar delivers as finding dory is one of the summers best movies. The story follows dory as she struggles to find her mom and dad. We come across many familiar characters such as nemo and marlin the clown fish. This movie is very fast paced and the voice acting is brilliant. Dory manages to make us feel for her while still retaining her sense of humor that makes us love her. Overall I would highly recommend you see this movie… Expand

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AldenMcDormandJun 25, 2016

Finding Dory is a spectacular and fun film. It lives up to the expectations and is just as good as its predecessor. Its strong storyline and amusing characters make the film interesting to watch for the entire time. This is definitely one ofFinding Dory is a spectacular and fun film. It lives up to the expectations and is just as good as its predecessor. Its strong storyline and amusing characters make the film interesting to watch for the entire time. This is definitely one of the best Pixar films. However, as much as Finding Dory is amazing, it lacks the emotional dramatic end that the original film had. But in saying this, it is still a great film. Finding Dory is a must watch for all families.… Expand

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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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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.
This movie puts other recent sequels to shame.… Expand

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caesarbtstJul 25, 2016

Really better than Finding Nemo, it's a sad-happy-funny-scary movie. But sometimes it can get pretty boring, because Dory's always forgetting everything, everytime, and it's tiring when repeated lots of times (sorry by my english)

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JonZsuJun 17, 2016

Surprisingly entertaining, hilarious and heart-warming. Visually stunning, the story is not as flawless and original as the studio's highest standards, but Finding Dory is a movie that's honest and excellent enough, who deserves applause andSurprisingly entertaining, hilarious and heart-warming. Visually stunning, the story is not as flawless and original as the studio's highest standards, but Finding Dory is a movie that's honest and excellent enough, who deserves applause and respect from Pixar fans and even haters alike.… Expand

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Golfmom52Jun 19, 2016

Agree it was not Finding Nemo but it was so nice to sit through a show with a message that was handled humorously yet sympathetically. Of course it isn't realistic!! We have talking fish here!Can't we just have fun and enjoy a feel goodAgree it was not Finding Nemo but it was so nice to sit through a show with a message that was handled humorously yet sympathetically. Of course it isn't realistic!! We have talking fish here!Can't we just have fun and enjoy a feel good movie? Quality story telling? I went to an almost all kid audience show and they were mesmerized as were their parents. Simple family values that home is where your parents are, you need friends to get you through your worse times, and even if your not perfect, work hard, keep trying,and you might get "lucky" and your dream will come true.… Expand

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MasterRileyJul 23, 2016

Finding Dory isn't as great as Finding Nemo, but it still manages to be amazing. Pixar was able to find a new and emotional story to tell for Dory that is both touching and thrilling at the same time. The new cast of characters are just asFinding Dory isn't as great as Finding Nemo, but it still manages to be amazing. Pixar was able to find a new and emotional story to tell for Dory that is both touching and thrilling at the same time. The new cast of characters are just as good as the old, especially Hank. The CGI is spectacular once again, as well as the writing, the voice acting, the comedy, and the music. Definitely a must 'sea' for all, after the original of course.… 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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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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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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BikerjamesJun 20, 2016

As sequels go, Finding Dory is an unqualified Pixar success. Colorful, funny, and moving with outstanding animation and 3D, there are no boring moments. It's a little more "frantic" than the original Nemo, and since the storyline is similarAs sequels go, Finding Dory is an unqualified Pixar success. Colorful, funny, and moving with outstanding animation and 3D, there are no boring moments. It's a little more "frantic" than the original Nemo, and since the storyline is similar some of the freshness of the original is gone. In the original Nemo had to find a way out of one aquarium. In this one, fish are constantly hopping from container to container to container even moving from building to building making the story seem less believable. The rescue scene of the Van on the freeway is way over the top and felt like a Looney Tunes cartoon rather than Pixar. The animated short "Piper" they show at the beginning, however, is outstanding and probably my favorite short they have done so far. Incredible animation, maybe the best I've ever seen.… Expand

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MattyiceJun 17, 2016

While Finding Dory does not come close to being better than Finding Nemo (one of my favorite animated movies ever) and the first half/third feels a bit too familiar, the rest of the film is great and definitely a step in the right directionWhile Finding Dory does not come close to being better than Finding Nemo (one of my favorite animated movies ever) and the first half/third feels a bit too familiar, the rest of the film is great and definitely a step in the right direction for Pixar, which has come off one of its best movies and one of its worst movies in the past year. All of the characters, old and especially new, are fantastic, the feels and themes are there, and, more importantly, the film is engaging and fun. Probably just in the dead middle of Pixar's 17 films, but still a great movie that I'd strongly suggest to anyone, especially if they have seen Finding Nemo or are generally a fan of Pixar.… Expand

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bigjon1958Jun 27, 2016

I am rating this movie from the perspective that its primary goal is to target the under 13 crowd. Great script for a 'cartoon' movie and great humor. The movie flowed well and not only satisfied the under 13 crowd, but was a hit withI am rating this movie from the perspective that its primary goal is to target the under 13 crowd. Great script for a 'cartoon' movie and great humor. The movie flowed well and not only satisfied the under 13 crowd, but was a hit with everyone. We watched this movie at a packed outdoor theater with more than half the audience watching outside their vehicles. When the movie ended, there was a loud applause of satisfaction with the movie. If you have kids - ours are 9 and 10 - they'll love the movie. And that was the main goal for this movie - to make kids laugh and I sure heard a lot of them laughing through-out the movie. Adults, don't try to over analyze the movie - it's a kids movie!… Expand

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SpangleJun 19, 2016

While not quite as good as the original, Finding Dory is still yet another wonderful addition to Pixar's filmography. With fantastic voice performances yet again from Ellen Degeneres and Albert Brooks, as well as great turns here from EdWhile not quite as good as the original, Finding Dory is still yet another wonderful addition to Pixar's filmography. With fantastic voice performances yet again from Ellen Degeneres and Albert Brooks, as well as great turns here from Ed O'Neill, Idris Elba, and Dominic West, Finding Dory is a film packed to the brim with childlike wonder and emotion. A beautifully universal tale of the connection between family members and between you and your friends, Finding Dory is a heartfelt and moving animated tale of Dory trying to find her parents after having a memory of them. While the film can be kind of silly at times, it is obviously an animated film about fish talking, so I cannot really complain too much. That said, it is moving and really funny at times, especially when the sea lions are on the screen. Overall, Finding Dory is a fantastic film from the minds at Pixar and a worthy sequel to the nearly perfect original.… Expand

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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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marcmyworksJun 28, 2016

Finding Dory is a less funny sequel to Finding Nemo, however still brings lots of heart and warmth. I unfortunately saw it in a theatre pact with kids whose parents could not get off their cell phones. My main critique is to a viewingFinding Dory is a less funny sequel to Finding Nemo, however still brings lots of heart and warmth. I unfortunately saw it in a theatre pact with kids whose parents could not get off their cell phones. My main critique is to a viewing audience, if you are there just for your kids than think maybe others are there to enjoy the movie, not watch you text.… Expand

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bfoore90Jun 23, 2016

While it wasn't as good as the Finding Nemo obviously, I still really really enjoyed Finding Dory. I really felt did a great job of great continuation of Finding Nemo, which really worked for me because Finding Nemo is probably one of myWhile it wasn't as good as the Finding Nemo obviously, I still really really enjoyed Finding Dory. I really felt did a great job of great continuation of Finding Nemo, which really worked for me because Finding Nemo is probably one of my favorite Pixar movies ever. Dory was also very amusing and touching in many ways as it feels almost identical in alot of ways to Finding Nemo while at the same time, doing its own thing as a sequel. The movie is also beautiful to look at with amazing sets and animations throughout. Overall, I really liked Finding Dory, it was a great passionate effort of following up Finding Nemo… 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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LordMudBloodJun 19, 2016

Finding Dory creatively melds in well with its predecessor's story. The story's name and the beginning of the film surprise us with the truth that Dory had all along been lost even when searching for Nemo. Although the movie falls short inFinding Dory creatively melds in well with its predecessor's story. The story's name and the beginning of the film surprise us with the truth that Dory had all along been lost even when searching for Nemo. Although the movie falls short in awe dropping scenes with interesting environments and the sense of truly being lost that the first had brought onto our consciousness, it still cleverly slips in the double meaning of the title. Finding Dory is a great adventure for those interested in a funny and enjoyable, yet purely warming tale wrapped in family love under the cold sea.… Expand

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michael1208Jun 20, 2016

Pixar has once again strengthened its brand on delivering quality animation, though lack of highly original featured in Inside Out but definitely not repeating the sequel misfire just as the Cars franchise. The plot itself seems a bitPixar has once again strengthened its brand on delivering quality animation, though lack of highly original featured in Inside Out but definitely not repeating the sequel misfire just as the Cars franchise. The plot itself seems a bit generic, familiar and sort of predictable but the combination of both positive and negative core values about determination, love, family, friendship, memories, sadness, lost and regret have contributed to several thought provoking moments. It is a bright, clever and simple thanks to the adorable main character, Dory and introduction of new characters full with heart; audiences might have mix feelings of sweetness, inspiring and sadness throughout the adventure of this little blue creature under the sea with spectacular and colorful visual treats. It might not match the classiness of Nemo and full of kids imagination especially at the final act, it still works well for family goers and delivers the messages which the film intends to. Just like what Dory says "The best things happen by chance, because that's life"; the best animation happens by teamwork, because that's real effort.… Expand

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WheelzFourReelzJun 26, 2016

It doesn't reach the emotional heights that the original held, but Finding Dory is a very funny and very enjoyable film that proves that Pixar still has it.

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TheKavehJJun 22, 2016

I was expecting Finding Dory to be awful, but it was actually pretty good. The storyline was creative, and the film was touching. Very well written, and not just a delight for the kids, but the adults too!

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PipeCJun 27, 2016

"Finding Dory" Moves Like A Fish In Water

Quickly, I want to praise and honor the exquisite work of the Disney's animated shorts, simple and plain but with a soul and a perennial and vital message in a young's life. It is indisputable the"Finding Dory" Moves Like A Fish In Water

Quickly, I want to praise and honor the exquisite work of the Disney's animated shorts, simple and plain but with a soul and a perennial and vital message in a young's life. It is indisputable the years of preparation in textures, colors and effects that look like real life. "Piper" the short film directed by Alan Barillaro prior to the screening of the film, has the same heart and essence to the film of the surgeon fish, maturity and the acquisition of independence in a person's life.

Days leading up to Finding Dory's premiere I felt too excited, and although fearful of find a bad surprise, love for Pixar films and especially to "Finding Nemo" - one classic with whom I grew up - only did increase cravings. Minutes before of the movie's beginning, something within me was nervous, and it's logical, I was about to see a sequel of a true classic. The air conditioning was warmer than normal, I was uncomfortable in my seat and my whole body exuded; but like a divine tranquilizer, Disney's castle appeared, Pixar's iconic lamp jumped and unexpectedly on my cheeks are slid a few tears, the adventure had begun again.

Lately, in American films has been divulged one rumor that affirms that the famous and costly sequels, prequels and remakes have been a fiasco, for which reason, the major studios are rethinking finish these projects and start a new original boom. Although this statement is quite true - on account of revenues at the box office -, there are unique gems which deviate from this path fully ("The Conjuring 2"). "Finding Dory" that personally, isn't a sequel, since Nemo and Merlin does not return in the main roles, and for that reason, we can't judge it based on the original. It's a successful Spin-off that meets with the long wait - 13 years-, providing the same anticipation, the same connection with the characters, a wonderful and new adventure and a remarkable technological improvement.

One year more after what happened in the first film, Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) lives agreeably with help of her friends, an almost normal life, has a house next to them, she gets a family and is happy with the lifestyle that has. The problem lies in the moment in which brief memories came to her head about her childhood, reminding immediately that she had a real family. With courage, joy and a little of short term memory loss - interesting fact, she hasn't forgot her purpose - begins with her faithful friends an oceanic adventure without precedents that will bring back to the most famous fishes in the film world. On the way different and beautiful characters are added to the trip with the same connection and coupling than the previous. Crush (Andrew Stanton), who leads the marine turtles and Mr. Ray (Bob Peterson) teacher stingray are the characters already seen that momentarily do presence, but the new and fantastic heroes are an inattentive bird (clear substitution to the seagulls), a duo of unique sea lions, the octopus Hank (added to the list of "best characters"), a beluga whale and a whale shark with loss of vision. Throughout the film, acceptance of the peculiarities of each fish, learning to live with these defects and keep swimming to achieve self-determination or freedom underlie, a clear message to every family who has a child with special conditions represented in the film by the shortcomings of each marine animal,

In 2003, the computer effects were still in its foundations, even so they provided visual landscapes never seen before. However, thirteen years later, long enough so that these techniques mature , "Finding Dory" surpasses its predecessor. Beauty and perfection marine is illustrated with a detailed and fine brush, carefully from every ray of sunlight that penetrates into the water to each color and size of the hundreds of fish. Andrew Stanton and his team have recreated one of Disney's best sequels , narrative and visually.

"Finding Dory" despite not being a direct sequel, tends to take elements rendered, made up meticulously for its benefit, but these are obvious. From the replacement of characters to the pools and tanks of the "Quarantine Section of the Institute" a clear synonym for the fish tank of the dentist. I must confess that a human character of the magnitudes of Darla was not present.

A sense of humor more relevant and a fluid and ingenious script makes of the adventure a real enjoyment. Dory's flashbacks are captivating and poignant - trick that Disney has continually exploited in its films - and although sometimes the reaffirmations of her loss of memory becomes a little repetitive, it finished them on time and fun arises.

"Finding Dory" is a film crammed family, soul and intelligence, the quest for independence, love to each person and the enjoyment of the moment are mixed of heterogeneous way with a sound and visual landscape of first-class.

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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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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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ULTRA_MARIO_10Jun 24, 2016

Finally, after 13 years the movie is out but does it live up to the original movie?

Animation-9.1/10 Once again, it's the great animation of Pixar movies. Story-8.6/10 The concept and idea of Dory finding here parents using all sheFinally, after 13 years the movie is out but does it live up to the original movie?

Animation-9.1/10
Once again, it's the great animation of Pixar movies.

Story-8.6/10
The concept and idea of Dory finding here parents using all she can remember is just great but the execution was a little bit flawed.

Comedy-7.9/10
There is some very good comedy over there but I feel like more jokes could have been added.

Characters-8.8/10
I like Destiny and Hank, they're really memorable(especially Hank) but more character development could have been added to Hank and bailey isn't that memorable.

Innovation-7.2/10
It has some pretty good innovation.

Verdict:While this move doesn't live up to the original, it's still a great movie and I give this movie an

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CriticFerJul 21, 2016

Finding Dory maybe it don't has the same magic as Finding Nemo but it has new and likeable characters, an beautiful animation, a little charm to Dory and a good comedy. And the movie focus in the drama. Hell, i cry during the movie, thatFinding Dory maybe it don't has the same magic as Finding Nemo but it has new and likeable characters, an beautiful animation, a little charm to Dory and a good comedy. And the movie focus in the drama. Hell, i cry during the movie, that weird but maybe it was of the nostalgia of the frist one. I really enjoy it, its not a sequel with the same charm of Toy Story 2 or 3, but its a very good sequel. Is charm, is dramatic, is funny, it has a beautiful animation, it has new characters, is really good. PD: Stay after the credits, it has a post credits scene and is very funny… 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.
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PCDarkraiJun 25, 2016

The first was better (A 9.5), however, Dory is still quite good. My exact word after getting out were, “Better than Batman V Superman.” I wasn’t lying.

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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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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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MEFzelderJun 26, 2016

Pixar cumple maravillosamente con “Finding Dory”, una secuela que utiliza muchos elementos de su predecesora, pero con méritos propios logra destacarse para ser una de las mejores producciones de animación del 2016.
La historia inicia conPixar cumple maravillosamente con “Finding Dory”, una secuela que utiliza muchos elementos de su predecesora, pero con méritos propios logra destacarse para ser una de las mejores producciones de animación del 2016.
La historia inicia con Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) teniendo pequeños recuerdos de su pasado, y más importante, pistas sobre el paradero de sus padres. Por lo que en compañía de Marlin (Albert Brooks) y Nemo (Hayden Rolence) deciden emprender su viaje con suerte de poder reunir a su amiga con su familia.
En un principio los elementos son idénticos a “Finding Nemo”, la premisa, los personajes del desarrollo, y obviamente la estructura de narración de Pixar. Pero al pasar al siguiente segmento de la película todo cambia, la acción se desarrolla en un acuario, y a pesar de que suene más restrictivo que el océano, se crea un nuevo mundo con los nuevos personajes secundarios y las distintas instalaciones por las que explora el grupo.
Del nuevo elenco sobresale el pulpo Hank (Ed O’Neil), que con una personalidad de anciano cascarrabias y su habilidad camaleónica genera mucho humor, y a su modo, termina siendo muy carismático. Faltando mencionar a la beluga Bailey (Ty Burell) y la tiburón ballena Destiny (Kaitlin Olson), quienes en dúo se complementan para brindar mucha de la comedia.
En general “Finding Dory” es un film que atraerá a los chicos por la gran historia y la impresionante animación, y a los nostálgicos para redescubrir a sus personajes favoritos de “Finding Nemo” y ver la evolución del arte de la productora.… 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....

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JoeWilliamsJun 17, 2016

Finding Dory is a Pixar sequel that stands out from the rest of Pixar Sequels (excluding Toy Story Sequels).A great animation,story and an deep emotional character developments.You will never get bored with this film,it'sFinding Dory is a Pixar sequel that stands out from the rest of Pixar Sequels (excluding Toy Story Sequels).A great animation,story and an deep emotional character developments.You will never get bored with this film,it's enjoyable,dun,entertaining and intriguing piece of animation.… Expand

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Muskrat147Jul 11, 2016

Many sequels can't quite live up to their predecessor(s). However, the exact opposite is the case for Finding Dory. Boasting amazing performances from Ellen DeGeneres' Dory and Ed O'Neill's crowd-favorite Hank, as well as beautiful visuals,Many sequels can't quite live up to their predecessor(s). However, the exact opposite is the case for Finding Dory. Boasting amazing performances from Ellen DeGeneres' Dory and Ed O'Neill's crowd-favorite Hank, as well as beautiful visuals, Finding Dory is a well-rounded, and above all funny, family adventure.… 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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ReviewsByChrisJul 2, 2016

Finding Dory is set 1 year after the events of Finding Nemo, and our familiar fish faces Nemo (Hayden Rolence), father Marlin (Albert Brooks), and Dory (Ellen DeGeneres)- the blue tang with short-term memory loss- have settled into normalFinding Dory is set 1 year after the events of Finding Nemo, and our familiar fish faces Nemo (Hayden Rolence), father Marlin (Albert Brooks), and Dory (Ellen DeGeneres)- the blue tang with short-term memory loss- have settled into normal life at the reef. Dory's memory is infuriating everyone, including herself- and she's struggling to find a role in sea life. But one day, she regains some memories of her family and is determined to find them. But she knows she can't do it alone. Accompanied by Nemo and-reluctantly- Marlin, she must once again make her way across the ocean navigated only by sporadic memories of her childhood to find her parents. But it won't be easy. Along the way she encounters old friends, new creatures, and no shortage of obstacles between her and being reunited with her family. But is this journey futile, or just too impossible?

13 years. 13 years we have been waiting for this movie. And may I just applaud Pixar on such a smart way of making money. Now you've got all the people who were kids when they saw Nemo, all the parents who saw it with them, all the current kids who can see this one, and all the current parents, plus all the others who are just interested in the movie. That's a lot more of an audience than you would normally get for the average children's film. Pixar have released amazing films that are fantastic in giving you the feels and providing quality animated movies. They have received an impressive 30 nominations and 11 wins at the Academy Awards, but they haven't faired so well in two out of three sequels they've made. This combination of reputations gave me both excitement and weariness going into this movie. The trailers didn't look so good as well. The verdict?...SUCCESS!! Thank God! Pixar is back on track!

This film was the definition of 'a rollercoaster of emotions'. Fear, sadness, desperation, admiration, happiness, laughter, ecstasy, hysteria, and tears (of both happiness and sadness) could be seen by the people sitting next to me in the theatre. That is what I believe composes a quality film. The plot was well-designed and crafted- even if in their journey they go around in circles a little bit- and wastes no time getting underway in the beginning. There is a bit of back and forth between flashbacks and reality, which got annoying after a while, and those emotions I was talking about before were not sustained consistently throughout the movie. They existed in small pockets, especially so nearer to the climax(es) of this movie. This could easily be a source of boredom. And then there's Dory herself. You either love her or hate her. When the movie started, Dory was doing her whole 'sorry, I forgot' routine every 5 seconds and I groaned thinking; 'is this really going to be the whole movie?' but luckily it's not, but it's definitely there. Just enough so that you accept that its a character trait, not an annoyance. And one last thing about plot conveniences, HOW DOES NOBODY SEE THIS OCTOPUS CLEARLY MOVING INFRONT OF YOU??? (more of him in a second...)

The cast has a lot of familiar faces- especially if you've seen Modern Family- including old faces Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Hayden Rolence, Andrew Stanton and Bob Peterson among others meeting new faces Ed O'Neil, Ty Burrell, Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy, Sloane Murray, Idris Elba, and Dominic West. All the voicing was excellent, with DeGeneres demonstrating more of an emotional range. We got to see some solid character development from all our characters, but I would've liked to see some more depth from Hank the octopus- who was one of my favourite new additions- as cruel as he is stealthy- able to hide in plain sight and pull off some daring escapes without being seen due to his dexterity and ability to camouflage, however, I loved all the new additions!!

Themes include family, belonging, uniqueness, friendship, and loyalty. As usual, there's plenty of morals here for the kids to live by. The animation was up to its great standard, and the cinematography was fantastic, along with Stanton and McLane's directing. In terms of engagement, my attention was lost sometimes, but most of the time, I was thoroughly engaged by the storyline, characters, blending of genres and spectacular animation. The ending, however, I felt was a little too long. Poignant, but tedious. No cliches here either, another unique Pixar film. The tone was simultaneously emotional yet lighthearted due to the way the proceedings occur. I expect some Oscar nominations from this movie.

You should probably watch Finding Nemo to get some context of the characters, but it isn't a necessity. They make some references to the original which is good for nostalgic purposes. To improve, sustain the emotive scenes and engaging qualities over the entire film for better engagement, and the running time probably could've been cut down.… Expand

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BetterBroBureauJun 18, 2016

"Finding Dory" had a lot to live up to, as "Finding Nemo" is considered by many to be one of the best Pixar films. "Nemo" had it all. Amazing story, characters, lessons, and visuals. While Dory doesn’t hit all the marks as well, it’s solid"Finding Dory" had a lot to live up to, as "Finding Nemo" is considered by many to be one of the best Pixar films. "Nemo" had it all. Amazing story, characters, lessons, and visuals. While Dory doesn’t hit all the marks as well, it’s solid entertainment.

The Breakdown:

Story: 3/5
Strengths:
The set pieces and obstacles are the protagonist instead of having an actual villain.
Great humor throughout.
Some creative ties into the first film.

Weaknesses:
The illusion of realism is broken in the third act with far fetched antics that are tough to swallow even with talking fish.
Lacks some of the strong lessons and heart that Find Nemo had. (Though Piper, the animated short before the film, makes up for this.)

Characters: 4.5/5

Strengths:
Hank the Octopus played by Ed O’Neill steals every scene he’s in.
Pixar does it again by working in the animals habits and mannerisms into every character in the film.
You look forward to every character to show back up as the story progresses.

Weaknesses:
A funny gag from the original with Dory “speaking whale” is over used and looses its humor and charm.

Visuals: 5/5

Strengths:
Pixar animation continues to advance, and every shot in the entire film is beautifully done.
The animated short Piper before the film has some of the most realistic textures and environmental elements I’ve ever seen in computer graphics.

Weaknesses:
None

Bottom Line: 4/5

The story is very straightforward and is missing the depth of the first film. However the fantastic cast of characters and how well they tie to their real world animal counterparts is extremely well done. Pixar’s beautiful animation continues to impress and really brings the characters and environments to life. It’s a solid entertainment for kids and adults, and highly recommend a theatrical viewing.

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angie70000000Jun 25, 2016

I loved the movie. I thought the messages about animal captivity and overcoming limitations was a nice touch. There were a lot of heart felt moments that were great too. I have to say, that the affirming messages about limitations wasI loved the movie. I thought the messages about animal captivity and overcoming limitations was a nice touch. There were a lot of heart felt moments that were great too. I have to say, that the affirming messages about limitations was somewhat lost on the "outcast" seal. The seal had no role and I don't think it hit the home run the film makers were looking for. Also, there were some far fetched scenes that took away from the pixar magic. Other than that, I loved everything. This was the best pixar squeal thus far. Usually squeals blow (let's just be real). I also thought the animation was on point. Who doesn't love underwater scenes??… Expand

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KeySharkzJun 28, 2016

Finding Dory will definitely make fans of the original Finding Nemo smile and even make them laugh and go "awwww" at times, but don't expect it to top the first film. While cute and fun, I think two is plenty enough. It's a fair sequel andFinding Dory will definitely make fans of the original Finding Nemo smile and even make them laugh and go "awwww" at times, but don't expect it to top the first film. While cute and fun, I think two is plenty enough. It's a fair sequel and delivers entertainment, but it doesn't really blow you out of the water (pun intended) enough to warrant another entry in the series.… Expand

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willmJul 2, 2016

Finding Dory is a family friendly flick that hits all the right notes. While at some points there are some heavy clichés that bring down the movie, it is nevertheless a fun filled ride. It's mix of nostalgia and fresh new ideas brilliantlyFinding Dory is a family friendly flick that hits all the right notes. While at some points there are some heavy clichés that bring down the movie, it is nevertheless a fun filled ride. It's mix of nostalgia and fresh new ideas brilliantly blend although at times some of the original characters bring down the progression of the story. While not a cinematic masterpiece by any stretch of the imagination, it still tugs at the heart strings and is the best movie of June 2016.… Expand

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SilcaJul 20, 2016

Finding Dory is not one of Pixar's best, but is really far from being bad. The movie presents an interesting premise, revealing the background of Dory, one of Pixar's most beloved characters. Unfortunately, this journey does not take place inFinding Dory is not one of Pixar's best, but is really far from being bad. The movie presents an interesting premise, revealing the background of Dory, one of Pixar's most beloved characters. Unfortunately, this journey does not take place in the ocean, which really bothers me. Instead, it takes place mainly on a marine life institute. However, something made it all worth it: the new characters. They're just so charismatic that I can't help but love them. All of them. The structure of the plot may not be as great as it was in Finding Nemo, but Finding Dory has enough to keep you entertained through all of it.… Expand

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C-Dawg86Jul 20, 2016

This was the first movie we took my son to in the theater! Doesn't effect the review at all, just a fun fact. A solid B Pixar movie. Not as good as the original, Toy Storys, or Inside Out, but a good movie. It really pushes escapism to theThis was the first movie we took my son to in the theater! Doesn't effect the review at all, just a fun fact. A solid B Pixar movie. Not as good as the original, Toy Storys, or Inside Out, but a good movie. It really pushes escapism to the extreme, which hurts the film because you don't feel any risk of them not escaping the situation.… Expand

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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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