Finding Nemo

Marlin is an overprotective clownfish that lives with his son Nemo in a sea Anemone in the movie Finding Nemo.  On Nemo’s first day at school, he swims out in the drop off to prove he can swim well even with his deformed fin. Nemo gets captured by some divers, and gets put in a fish tank in a dentist office. Marlin travels through the Ocean, with a fish named Dory to find his son; he learns to take risks. It’s a long journey but once Marlin and Nemo are reunited, Marlin starts letting Nemo be more independent.

This is an older family movie, and is very popular. Finding Nemo always makes me laugh, and Dory is a funny character, because she has short term memory loss. This movies theme is about how parents must learn to let go of their children at some point, and give the child their freedom. This movie has a good lesson for parents, and is entertaining for the rest of the family. Finding Nemo is a great movie to watch with the family. I give this movie an A+.

Shark Tale

Shark Tale was produced in 2004, by Dream Works’ Animation. The son of a shark mob boss is found dead, and Oscar was found at the scene. Will Smith is the voice of Oscar. Oscar takes credit for killing the Shark, and he becomes popular. Angie worked with him at the local Whale Wash before he became popular, and has a huge crush on him. Lola is the fish that only dates, depending on the fish’s social standing. Lola is very good looking but shallow, and Oscar likes her.  Oscar finds himself lying to everyone, and Lenny the Vegetarian shark whose brother had died tries to help him. Lenny and Oscar devise a plan, to get them both out of trouble. 

This movie kept me laughing. Although it’s animated, it’s more appropriate for teenagers of age 13 and older. There are things in this movie unsuitable for children. It refers to: gambling, gangsters, stereotypical features, inside jokes relating to the god father, and metaphors about being homosexual.  Not one of these topics is suitable for children, which is the targeted audience.  I love this movie, but I wouldn’t recommend available for children under 13 years old.  I rate this movie an A-.

Madagascar-Escape 2 Africa

Madagascar Escape 2 Africa is the second movie made based off of animals coming from a zoo in New York. Alex the Lion, went back home to Africa, with his friends: Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, and Gloria the Hippo. They were on a plane with the crazy penguins as the pilots, when the plane went down close to where Alex grew up as a cub. Alex meets his parents, and has to prove himself as a lion. Alex misunderstood the fight to be a dance off. With Alex not completing this step into manhood, he gets banished from the watering hole. The king lion is Alex's father, and he refuses to banish his son. He gives up his position, and the bad lion takes over. For some reason the watering hole goes dry, so Marty and Alex set off to fix the problem. I don't want to ruin the movie for anyone who hasn't seen it. Although the movie does have a happy ending.

This movie made me giggle, all the way through. I enjoyed this incredible movie. My favorite characters are the penguins. They make the movie worth it. This movie's most appropriate for children about 6 and older. There are a few mature parts in the movie, that are unsuitable for children. This movie did win the 2009 Kids Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie. I rate this movie an A+. Hopefully soon I will own this movie.