Review of Finding Dory (2016) by Alec B — 08 Mar 2017

Amusing to be sure but ultimately unnecessary.

This review of Finding Dory (2016) was written by Alec B on 08 Mar 2017.

Finding Dory has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Phil T (505) on 07 Jul 2018

As colourful and as charming as the one it proceeds, but with a strong message. Dory zips along and takes you for a funny, heart felt ride…

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By Gábor G (54) on 17 Jan 2019

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By Zachary G (450) on 28 Jul 2018

Strengths: Basically, if something worked in Finding Nemo, they went back to the well here and nailed it again…

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By Harris Dang (129) for The AU Review (87) on 01 Nov 2018

While it may not rank high in the Pixar canon, Finding Dory is still great fun for the whole family, has a simple but important message and…

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By Thomas F (401) on 04 May 2018

Same quality animation as the 2003 Finding Nemo…

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By Abbie Bernstein (403) for Assignment X (330) on 22 Oct 2018

Finding Dory lacks the spark of something truly new that illuminates the best of Pixar, but it still works…

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By Phi N (132) on 08 Aug 2018

Dory's visual palette is such a joy to look at, drawing on the deep blues and greens of the underwater expanse and ocean-dwelling algae…

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By Jennifer Heaton (346) for Alternative Lens (346) on 31 Oct 2018

It wisely changes up its tone to fit its main character rather than trying to shove Dory into a box she doesn't fit in…

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By Donald L (42) on 01 Jul 2018

I hope they come out with a third movie called finding marlin…

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