“Grab your things, I’m gonna take you home.” See, this time, the needless pop song is pertinent, right? ‘Cause it’s all about going home, right?
This longer (1:38) trailer for FINDING DORY has a little more meat on its bones, and actually shows us tidbits from the past that Dory is attempting to unlock. Apparently, humans might have an even bigger role to play this time around, and it’s possible Dory’s family is tanked up like the denizens of the dentist’s office in the first one.
NEMO’s not one of my favorite Pixars, but I’m still failing to get truly excited to spend another hour-half-plus with these characters. The advances in animation are fully on display, and the water and aquatic life look pretty phenomenal, but aside from the simple pleasures of watching all these creatures interact underwater, I don’t really have a good reason to check this one out. And I’m a big Albert Brooks fan.
There’s not nearly as much emotional pull or excitement in Dory’s journey for self re-discovery as there was in Merlin FINDING HIS ONLY SURVIVING CHILD AFTER THE REST OF HIS FAMILY WAS EATEN. Ellen’s schtick has gotten all-too-familiar in the past decade or so, and none of the returning supporting characters (including Willem Dafoe’s Moorish idol, Gill) or the few new ones on display (like Kaitlin Olson’s whale shark) are making me beg for more time with them.
Still, it’s not like I’m the target demo here, and the animation is gorgeous, so I guess things are looking up. Perhaps you NEMO fans can express your excitement/dismay below?
Start FINDING DORY at the multiplex on June 17th.
