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| Finding Nemo 27 in. x 40 in. Buy this Poster at AllPosters.com |
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| Finding Nemo 27 in. x 40 in. Buy this Poster at AllPosters.com |
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| Finding Nemo 27 in. x 40 in. Buy this Poster at AllPosters.com |
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| Finding Nemo 23 in. x 35 in. Buy this Poster at AllPosters.com |
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| Finding Nemo 35 in. x 23 in. Buy this Poster at AllPosters.com |
 Finding Nemo (2003)Rated: G for general audiences. Runtime: 101 mins. Director: Andrew Stanton; Lee Unkrich Writer: Andrew Stanton (story); Andrew Stanton (screenplay) Cast: voices of Albert Brooks; Ellen DeGeneres; Willem Dafoe....complete cast Genre: Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family Tagline: There are 3.7 trillion fish in the ocean, they're looking for one. Most memorable quote: "Don't be afraid of whales. They don't eat fish, they eat krill. Oh look krill!"
At the heart of the team is writer/director Andrew Stanton, who also penned or co-penned Toy Story, Toy Story II, A Bug’s Life and Monster’s Inc. Listen up Pixar…whatever you are paying this guy, double it now! I would hate for him to not have access to Pixar’s award-winning animation team and for us to not have exposure to one of the best filmmakers of the genre. The word "formulaic" ordinarily leads to codswallup with regards to screenwriting, invoking squeamish memories of the Police Academy movies or the Three's Company television series. But Pixar's formulas work. At their most basic elements, the formulas take complex human feelings or relationships and manifest them in animals. It's that simple. And Finding Nemo is really no different. But, although it does follow the standard Disney-magic formula, where it excels over its Pixar siblings is in its depth of emotion, its awe-inspiring panoramas and its broader assortment of characters. Everything is ratcheted up a notch, raising the bar that much more for those who follow. And what better setting for such a palette of life, than the vast expansiveness of the ocean? In a bit of a departure for Stanton, he wrote Finding Nemo specifically to a particular character. He needed someone to help a widowed father, Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) find his lost son, Nemo (voiced by Alexander Gould). After watching an episode of Ellen, he immediately knew that Ellen DeGeneres would be the voice to bring that character to life. She voices Dory, a neurotic, but eternally optimistic regal Blue Tang with short-term memory loss. She happens upon Marlin, and together they embark on a perilous journey to find Marlin's son, who was snatched from the ocean by a diver. Along their journey they encounter a varied assortment of characters and hazardous situations. And don't think for a moment that Pixar wouldn't take advantage of the largest hodgepodge of characters this side of a kid's toy box. It's not a fluke that everybody has their own little quirks and imperfections that make us all feel normal and loved. We meet Chum, Anchor and Bruce, the trio of sharks on a twelve-step program to recognize fish as friends, not food; Nemo himself has an underdeveloped fin; Marlin has separation issues; and Dory suffers from short-term memory loss. Paralleling Marlin and Dory's journey is the plight of Nemo himself, who was thrown into a dentist office fish tank where, after a ritualistic ceremony, he is accepted into the tank community. Stanton takes an interesting approach with regards to his depiction of Nemo's fish tank. He confirms the fears that we've always harbored - that the inhabitants actually realize they are being held captive and that their days are spent concocting far-flung escape plans. Time is running out for Nemo however, as his captor has promised him to his niece who can never seem to keep her fish alive for very long. Finding Nemo is appropriately rated G but I think it transcends its intended audience of pre-schoolers. It is a great movie for all ages, 2 to 82. Many of the jokes are meant for the parents and not a single one falls flat. Some of the films funniest moments come from watching and listening to the secondary characters. To keep the running Pixar mockery alive, we get a glimpse of Buzz Light Year, Sully, the Pizza Planet truck and a few other characters from previous Pixar features. Gill, a Moorish Idol fish, was voiced by Willem Dafoe. His character was very reminsicent of Sgt. Bob Barnes of Platoon, complete with facial scar. Not sure of the connection, but made me think anyway. I found myself absolutely mesmerized by the beautiful underwater vistas and the engaging story. The charismatic spark provided by the characters coupled with the genuine heart put into the story, make Finding Nemo the best movie of the year and the first "must see" for 2003. Oh, and by the way, don't leave the theater until the after the credits have run. Frank Wilkins Screen formats: Widescreen 1.78:1 (enhanced for 16x9 televisions); Full-frame version 1.33:1 Color (specially reframed for standard televisions) Subtitles: English; French; Spanish; Closed Captioned. Extra Features - Disc 1: Plunge Into the Filmmakers' World: Widescreen viewing presentation; Turn your TV into a virtual aquarium with amazing animated scenes from the Movie; Filmmakers' visual commentary including deleted scenes and recording sessions; Making Nemo: Special Documentary featuring footage on the creation of the film; Review the art of Nemo narrated by the artists themselves; Much more. Disc 2 - A Voyage of Family Fun: Full frame viewing presentation; Exploring the reef with Jean-Michel Cousteau and all your Nemo friends; Turn your TV into a virtual aquarium including never before seen animation; Discover the classic Pixar Animation Studios' short film Knick Knack; The Incredibles - A Pixar Animation Studios Sneak Peak; Play "Fisharades" with your favorite school of fish; Learning fun with Mr. Ray's Encyclopedia; Pixar Animation Studios takes future animators on a behind-the-scenes tour hosted by Alexander Gould; Storytime fun for the young; Mush more. Scene Selections: 1 New Parents; 2 Main Titles; 3 First Day of School; 4 Field Trip; 5 The Drop Off; 6 Nemo Lost; 7 Meeting Dory; 8 Sharks; 9 The tank Gang; 10 The Abyss; 11 Anglerfish; 12 Nemo's Initiayion; 13 Fish Impressions; 14 Jellyfish; 15 The Filter; 16 Sea Turtles; 17 News Travels; 18 Off Ramp; 19 Dory Speaks Whale; 20 Algae; 21 inside the Whale; 22 Sydney Harbor; 23 The Aquascum; 24 Pelicans; 25 Darla!; 26 Goodbye Dory; 27 Nemo and Dory; 28 Fishing Net; 29 Reunion; 30 Back on the Reef; 31 Tank Escape; 32 End Credits. Easter Eggs: It seems the Pixar Animators were in a very playful mood when it came time to create the Finding Nemo DVD. Following are many examples of those fun little gems built into the DVD production:
DVD Synopsis: Finding Nemo's breakthrough computer animation is the ultimate viewing experience. This 2-disc Collector's Edition overflows with something for everyone, including exclusive animation, deleted scenes, games and more! A perfect addition to your DVD collection.
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