Alright, so I just got back from watching Finding Dory aaaaaannnnd...! ..It was good, but not as good as Finding Nemo, it is a worthy Pixar sequel though, unlike the majority that had come out, ala Cars 2, Monster's University. Though, I have some issues with it. For what they have with this film, going by the knowledge of Finding Nemo and comparing it to it, it feels odd to say this, but a slight retread might have been more exciting. I know that's weird to say because this is an intelligent film and the characters use what they've learned in Finding Nemo to their advantage, such as finding where Finding Dory's parents are pretty quickly, so a lot of continuity is in place, it helps keep people who haven't seen the first one up to date too. Finding Nemo had a big journey to it, one relying on the mystery of the ocean and it's inhabitants, giving a lot of scenes filled with fear and excitement. Once Marlin reaches Nemo it feels like a large journey has been accomplished, crossed, tears are shed and we love the characters we've come across.

Finding Dory has this too, but in spades, the thing with this film, is that using the knowledge from the first one, the characters make their way to the location where Finding Dory's parents are pretty easily, there's less peril and mystery and more relying on characters for comedic effect in this film. Though, because it's so centered on Dory, I found the comedy to be a bit hit and miss. Dory is relying on other characters whom have similar issues to her, we have a whale shark with near sight, an octopus with a missing limb, another whale with malfunctioning echo location. While it's all fine and good that these characters are helping Dory and we get to know them, their personalities and such I suppose the point I'm trying to make here is that it doesn't come off as strong as the weight of the dilemma in Finding Nemo.

Although, the way the plot comes together can only be described as, 'convenient'. I mean that in a good way given Dory's short-term memory, she has to quickly piece things together with the help of her friends. Bits of her memory and flashbacks, coming to her from when she was a child, seeing her parents are also heartwarming and sad moments that help to further the film's plot.

It's a strong film and I do wholeheartedly recommend it, though there's less peril, drama, and relies on the comedy and it's cast a bit more than when compared to Finding Nemo. I know I'm comparing it a lot to the first film, but if I were to judge it by it's own as a standalone movie, it's still standing strong on two legs. I still highly recommend this film regardless. As for the ending, it's a very reminiscent ending where all the characters are in their place, it's very heartwarming. It's as if they had overlooked what happened in the past two movies, let out a sigh of satisfaction and laughed at the danger and peril, sticking together as one happy family. It's a bittersweet, heartwarming note as Dory and Marlin look over the location which started it all.

I give Finding Dory an 8/10, please go see it!