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Finding Nemo

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Finding Nemo (2003)

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Reviews Counted: 189 Fresh: 186  Rotten:3 Average Rating: 8.5/10
 
Consensus: Breathtaking animation, talented vocal work, and a well-written screenplay add up to another Pixar success.
 

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Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Synopsis: FINDING NEMO, directed by Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich, follows Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks), an overprotective clown fish father, as he desperately searches the sea for his missing son, Nemo (Alexander Gould). Marlin's journey leads him beyond the Great Barrier Reef into deeper and... FINDING NEMO, directed by Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich, follows Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks), an overprotective clown fish father, as he desperately searches the sea for his missing son, Nemo (Alexander Gould). Marlin's journey leads him beyond the Great Barrier Reef into deeper and darker waters, where he meets Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), a forgetful yet optimistic blue tang, and a number of not-so-friendly--and often very hungry--aquatic creatures. Meanwhile, little Nemo finds himself in a dentist's fish tank in Syndey, Australia, along with other underwater captives, including Gill (Willem Dafoe), the group's scarred Moorish idol leader. As Nemo works with his new friends on a plan to escape their tank, Marlin and Dory swim closer, but they'll need more than just fins to get into the dentist's office. This fifth computer-animated outing by Pixar continues the company's remarkable winning streak that began with TOY STORY. Like other Pixar films, FINDING NEMO features a story with heart--this time, a father-and-son tale--and thoroughly charming leads--in this case, Marlin, Nemo, and Dory. And, of course, there's an army of fascinating supporting characters, including Bruce (Barry Humphries), a great white shark on a no-fish diet; Crush (director/screenwriter Stanton), a surfer-dude sea turtle; Peach (Allison Janney), a stuck-to-the-aquarium starfish; and Nigel (Geoffrey Rush), a bold pelican. However, what truly distinguishes NEMO from even its CGI cousins is its stunning depiction of aquatic life, from the colorful creatures on a coral reef to a blue whale on the vast expanse of the open ocean. By combining the aesthetic of a National Geographic marine life documentary with clever jokes and Hitchcock references, NEMO succeeds in its bid to up the ante for animated films yet again. And be sure to watch the credits or you just might miss something! [More]

Genre: Childrens

Starring: Albert Brooks, Alexander Gould, Ellen DeGeneres, Willem Dafoe, Allison Janney

Director: Andrew Stanton
Screenwriter: Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds
Story: Andrew Stanton
Composer: Thomas Newman

DVD Info

Release:

Apr 11, 2003

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • 2-Disc Set
  • Disc 1: FINDING NEMO
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.78
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish
  • Subtitles - French, Spanish - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Featurette - 1. Visual Commentary Featuring Deleted Scenes
  • 2. THE ART OF NEMO - Narrated by the Artists
  • Making-of - 1. MAKING NEMO

Interactive Features:

  • Scene Access
  • Interactive Game - 1. Turn Your TV into a Virtual Aquarium
  • Interactive Menus
  • Disc 2: Supplementary Material

Additional Release Material:

  • Bonus Shorts - 1. All-New Animation
  • 2. "Knick Knack" - A New Pixar Short
  • 3. Sneak Peek at THE INCREDIBLES - Pixar's Next Film
  • Featurette - 1. A Tour of Pixar Studios
  • Documentary - 1. EXPLORING THE REEF with Jean-Michel Cousteau

Interactive Features:

  • Scene Access
  • Interactive Game - 1. Learning Fun with MR' RAY'S ENCYCLOPEDIA
  • 2. Fisharades
  • Interactive Menus

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4/5

Terrific-looking and sweet, it's certainly up to the superior standard Pixar has set for prime family entertainment.

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12/30/06
Angie Errigo
Empire Magazine
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I was swept up in its dazzling stream of rainbow corals, amused by the stoner turtles going with the flow, sharks battling their own regressive instincts and DeGeneres' scatterbrained Dory.

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01/26/06
Time Out
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It's all tremendously entertaining stuff, with oodles of wonderful detail and superb direction by Andrew Stanton.

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01/15/04
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian [UK]
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'Like a road movie, only wetter.'

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10/24/03
Paul Arendt
Teletext
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5/5

Fin-tastic -- hilarious, moving and beautiful to look at, this is another instant classic.

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09/13/03
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon
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5/5

There is beauty and brilliance in every frame.

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07/29/03
Nev Pierce
BBC
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4/5

For obvious reasons (no toys!), this feels like a much more grown-up film than previous Disney-Pixar movies.

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07/10/03
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall
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Another masterful piece of family entertainment from Pixar.

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05/24/03
Daniel Etherington
Channel 4 Film
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Very clever and imaginative indeed.

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03/05/08
Todd McCarthy
Variety
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[An] aquatic joyride.

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03/05/08
Ted Shen
Chicago Reader
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12/27/07
Joe Lozito
Big Picture Big Sound
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A visual marvel, every frame packed to the gills with clever details, Finding Nemo is the best big-studio release so far this year.

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11/01/07
David Ansen
Newsweek
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2.5/5

After four Pixar features under their belts, it is painfully easy to see the clichés emerging.

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12/06/05
Kevin Carr
Film Threat
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4.5/5

A joyous delight for audiences of all ages.

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03/05/05
Ethan Alter
NYC Film Critic
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Enthralling, and gorgeous, from start to finish.

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01/15/05
Jeffrey Overstreet
Looking Closer
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Brilliantly conceived Pixar movie is loaded with family values, albeit the salt water variety.

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10/26/04
Steve Crum
Kansas City Kansan
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4/5

A fish tale the whole family can enjoy.

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08/13/04
Mark Sells
Oregon Herald
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4/5

The creators are cracking themselves up first, the way the Warner Bros. animators did in Bugs Bunny's golden age; it works for anyone with a sense of humor.

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07/06/04
Jake Euker
F5 (Wichita, KS)
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3.5/4

'... excellent storytelling with superb, eye-popping animation...'

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01/30/04
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly
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3.5/4

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01/18/04
Michael Dequina
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