Plenty of heart and the same characters we've come to know and love; Finding Dory feels like the natural progression of the story rather than a cash grab as do some other Pixar sequels. This being said the laughs feel somehow... cheaper this time round. The film is lacking the wit and incisiveness that characterises Pixar's very best work and instead is overly reliant on slapstick comedy and dull action set pieces wrapped up in a disappointingly formulaic, unimaginative story. Thankfully the decision to turn Dory's condition, which was little more than a recurring gag in the first film, into legitimate commentary on mental illness is actually incredibly well done (
it's a nice touch that Dory doesn't actually get magically 'cured' but rather learns to live with her short term memory loss as best she can
), and there are plenty of classic Pixar tearjerker moments. Definitely towards the upper echelon of animated sequels, despite its fair share of problems.
Full disclosure, I wasn't a huge fan of Finding Nemo. It was fine, but I never felt the desire to see it again. I have similar feelings about Finding Dory, even though it had a worthy story and theme. I felt like it was pitched too young at times, despite its darker moments, over-explaining things to its audience, its flashbacks kind of clunky as a result. And Dory, for all the effort put into making her a banner character for children with special needs, was designed as an annoying (if endearing) comic relief character. Putting the story on her back, while it makes complete sense (her memory loss means she's looking for herself just as much as anyone searching for her, a kind of Memento for tropical fish). And while I respect the attempt to make this about the value of people with handicaps, both mental and physical (I think many parents will relate), the message is nearly undone by the running gag about sea lions forcing a "special needs sea lion" off their rock, which of course was the one thing the seal-like audience applauded most. Hm. That said, it's still a fine entertainment, especially once it becomes a crazy heist/prison escape action movie set at Sea World. Anything with the depressed octopus is great, but all the misunderstandings, blunders and missed connections pile up to create an exciting third act to the film.
Shame on you Disney for ruining Pixar. For every Inside Out, we get 5 boring schmaltzy manipulative theatrical commercials with recycled jokes and celeb voices just so you can sell your leftover toys. Shame.
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lachyas
Plenty of heart and the same characters we've come to know and love; Finding Dory feels like the natural progression of the story rather than a cash grab as do some other Pixar sequels. This being said the laughs feel somehow... cheaper this time round. The film is lacking the wit and incisiveness that characterises Pixar's very best work and instead is overly reliant on slapstick comedy and dull action set pieces wrapped up in a disappointingly formulaic, unimaginative story. Thankfully the decision to turn Dory's condition, which was little more than a recurring gag in the first film, into legitimate commentary on mental illness is actually incredibly well done (God
dory who? gerald was the real star of the movieWarrison
For a sequel it was great and gives the world of Dory, Nemo and Marlin more depth.My only criticism is that for a kids movie it is a bit long and there were maybe one too many "separated then needing to find each other" scenarios.
Siskoid
Full disclosure, I wasn't a huge fan of Finding Nemo. It was fine, but I never felt the desire to see it again. I have similar feelings about Finding Dory, even though it had a worthy story and theme. I felt like it was pitched too young at times, despite its darker moments, over-explaining things to its audience, its flashbacks kind of clunky as a result. And Dory, for all the effort put into making her a banner character for children with special needs, was designed as an annoying (if endearing) comic relief character. Putting the story on her back, while it makes complete sense (her memory loss means she's looking for herself just as much as anyone searching for her, a kind of Memento for tropical fish). And while I respect the attempt to make this about the value of people with handicaps, both mental and physical (I think many parents will relate), the message is nearly undone by the running gag about sea lions forcing a "special needs sea lion" off their rock, which of course was the one thing the seal-like audience applauded most. Hm. That said, it's still a fine entertainment, especially once it becomes a crazy heist/prison escape action movie set at Sea World. Anything with the depressed octopus is great, but all the misunderstandings, blunders and missed connections pile up to create an exciting third act to the film.danisanna
Charming and sweet!Earring72
Charming sequel, great visuals and a welcome return but lacking in freshness and thrills but still fun and a lot of heart.DaniloFreiles
In quanto a pazzia questo film ha superato il precedente.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubil_wCbRqw
crazy_bitch
Wonderful and original film. Truly unforgettable.Marko1975
Truly disappointing. Not Pixar worthy.filmyjo
Loved it! Best Sequel I have ever seen!8/10
BadFluffy
Shame on you Disney for ruining Pixar. For every Inside Out, we get 5 boring schmaltzy manipulative theatrical commercials with recycled jokes and celeb voices just so you can sell your leftover toys. Shame.