71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water. That's a lot of space to find one fish.

Starring: Albert Brooks, Ellen Degeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, Geoffrey Rush, Brad Garrett, Allison Janney, Stephen Root

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"Well, you can't never let anything happen to him. Then nothing would ever happen to him. Not much fun for little Harpo." - Dory

Why watch this? Another home run for Pixar. It's creative, funny, warm, and inspirational.

Plot Summary: Marlin, a highly protective clownfish, embarks on a journey across the ocean to rescue his adventurous son, Nemo, after he is taken by a diver. Marlin teams up with Dory, a friendly but forgetful fish, and together they navigate a vast and perilous ocean encountering various sea creatures, while Nemo attempts to find his own way back home from a fish tank in a dentist's office.

Dad's Preview: This film is just so darn heartfelt. We quickly grow to love our damaged main characters. We likewise fall for each creature met along the journey. Be it friendly sharks, surfer dude sea turtles, stingy seagulls, or a group of imprisoned fish called the "Tank Gang". Ellen Degeneres is remarkable Dory, a lovable fish with short-term memory loss. Dive into the tank and enjoy. "Shark bait! Ooh, Ha-Ha!"

Pixar Animation Studios; Buena Vista Pictures Dist.