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Finding Nemo

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Finding Nemo (2003)

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Reviews Counted: 191

Fresh: 188

Rotten:3

Average Rating: 8.5/10

Consensus: Breathtaking animation, talented vocal work, and a well-written screenplay add up to another Pixar success.

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release: May 30, 2003 Wide

Box Office: $339,666,356

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... 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]

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

Starring: Albert Brooks, Alexander Gould, Ellen DeGeneres, Willem Dafoe, Allison Janney, Brad Garrett, Austin Pendleton, Stephen Root, Vicki Lewis, Joe Ranft, Geoffrey Rush, Barry Humphries, Eric Bana, Bruce Spence, Andrew Stanton, Nicholas Bird, Elizabeth Perkins, Erik Per Sullivan, Erica Beck, Bill Hunter, John Ratzenberger

Director: Andrew Stanton

Director: Andrew Stanton
Screenwriter: Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds
Story: Andrew Stanton
Composer: Thomas Newman
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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Nov 4, 2003

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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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Nemo, with its ravishing underwater fantasia, manages to trump the design glamour of earlier Pixar films.

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08/31/08
Richard Corliss
TIME Magazine
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Very clever and imaginative indeed.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
03/05/08
Todd McCarthy
Variety
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[An] aquatic joyride.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
03/05/08
Ted Shen
Chicago Reader
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12/27/07
Joe Lozito
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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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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.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
01/26/06
Time Out
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After four Pixar features under their belts, it is painfully easy to see the clichés emerging.

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment 8 Comments
12/06/05
Kevin Carr
Film Threat
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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.

Full Review Source: Looking Closer | comment Comment
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
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A fish tale the whole family can enjoy.

Full Review Source: Oregon Herald | comment Comment
08/13/04
Mark Sells
Oregon Herald
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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.

Full Review Source: F5 (Wichita, KS) | comment Comment
07/06/04
Jake Euker
F5 (Wichita, KS)
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'... excellent storytelling with superb, eye-popping animation...'

Full Review Source: Atlantic City Weekly | comment Comment
01/30/04
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly
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01/18/04
Michael Dequina
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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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As the voice of the forgetful Dory, Ellen DeGeneres shows us how Memento could have been a comedy in this entertaining and visually stunning family flick.

Full Review Source: Radio Free Entertainment | comment Comment
01/15/04
Andrew Manning
Radio Free Entertainment
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Each obstacle is a fabulous set piece with not-always-obvious lessons to be learned and smart, original humor.

Full Review Source: Reno Gazette-Journal | comment Comment
01/05/04
Mark Robison
Reno Gazette-Journal
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If it’s not quite a tidal wave of entertainment, it’s a welcome dip in the ocean nonetheless.

Full Review Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette | comment Comment
01/04/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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It's a whale of a tale that's well worth catching. Even if fish isn't usually your dish.

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11/11/03
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal
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