'Finding Dory', Pixar’s sequel for 'Finding Nemo' came 13 years later. But, Nemo’s friend Dory continues to charm the audience with its innocent, brightly-coloured and wondrous presence on the screen, just as Nemo did.
In 2003, the animation film 'Finding Nemo' had become a run-away hit, collecting $900 million at the box office and now 'Finding Dory' is on its way to charm the little audience, not to forget giving them a dose of morals.
The movie has everything that Indian parents and children can identify with. Indian family audiences have a massive capacity to absorb preachy movies, especially those targeted for the children. While Nemo was about scolding overprotective parents, encouraging kids not to let their family’s nervous scolding hold them back, 'Finding Dory' comes up with its own sets of ideologies.
The imaginative plot is woven around the heroine- a blue tang fish (voiced by Ellen De Generous) who suffers from short-term memory loss. The crazily-imaginative plot and hilarious situations, prevents it from getting too preachy.
Directed by Andrew Stanton and co-directed by Angus MacLane, protagonist Dory uses her ‘never say die’ spirit in the tough journey to find her parents. She faces crisis on her way by bigger animals threatening her and pollutants in the sea disrupting her journey. The plot intelligently addresses the inherent tendency of goldfishes to forget things that happened in the recent past.
There are sporadic comic moments where the makers discuss various physical challenges. For instance, it has a near-sighted shark and a navigationally challenged beluga whale. These characters are a far cry from the stereotype whino, as they use their disabilities to their advantage.
The movies comes as a whiff of fresh air, as its characters develop coping mechanisms. Dory seeks help wherever possible but doesn't shy away from moving ahead. The hackneyed plot revolving around 'Believe in your strengths', is explained in possibly the most lucid manner.
Here's what you will like about 'Finding Dory':
Ellen DeGeneres: The voice-over by popular chat show host Ellen DeGeneres as Dory is a revelation. The hosts intrinsic comic timing and ability of voice modulation comes in handy. The voice makes Dory all the more cute.
Energetic characters: At every corner, Dory is helped by numerous sea animals who are aptly characterised with a certain amount of peculiarity. You have Hank the octopus, a whale shark, beluga whale who are ready to pop, spin and run to help Dory or deal with their own personal problems.
Dealing with Disability and other life lessons: It is similar to a road movie, as Dory continues her journey tackling her short-term memory loss. Just like the macho hero in Memento or Gajini, Dory too has her coping mechanism ready. The other characters have their handicaps too, like Hank octopus has only seven tentacles, thus, it is a septopus while the whale shark is myopic, beluga whale has impaired sonar system.
Family bonding: Just like Nemo, who made the audience sob, Dory too has moments when it looks like a scene straight from Hum Saath Saath Hai by Sooraj Barjatya. Only the premise is that of an ocean, and the predicable lost and found climax remains hilarious.
Pixar's relatable tales: So far, Pixar Animation Studio has presented 17 feature films, and its USP has been the strong and relatable plot. It has managed to intrigue its audience only because of the non-preachy storylines. Beginning with Toystory in 1995 till Finding Dory, there has never been a dull moment at the box office for Pixar produced movies. The credit goes to its scriptwriters who ensure that they tap the changing trend and intelligently weave it in their screen narration. It's ready with its next short film Piper, which features cutest bird learning to stay away from its family.
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