Finding Nemo 3D

Finding Nemo 3D (2012)
Directed by Andrew Stanton.

I don't remember if I saw Nemo in its original theatrical release back in 2003, so it was a no-brainer that I had to see the 3D re-release in its opening weekend. I do however remember watching it on DVD so many times that that it stopped working (or maybe it just got scratched...)

Anyway, I was very excited to see my favorite Pixar film in a theater for the first time. I'm still not a big fan of 3D and probably never will be, but this was worth seeing with the extra dimension. Unlike most conversions, especially on live-action films, the extra dimension didn't feel awkward and annoying. The conversion actually achieved the primary goal of 3D: it gave extra depth that the original lacked, and made the already striking seascapes even more beautiful.

I know you've seen Nemo in at least two of the D's, if not all three, so instead of doing more review-ish stuff, I'd like to hear your opinion. Yes this is for a grade, and it's due on Friday.

How do you feel about 3D? (I know, it's an old question, but it's still valid.)

Should Disney continue converting its vast collection of animated films? If so, which should be next?

Finding Nemo 2?

5 out of 5 Stars
Viewed September 14, 2012 at Cinemark 14 in Denton, TX.

Brave

Brave (2012)
Directed by Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman, and Steve Purcell

Late reviews, part deux!

This time I'm writing almost a week in advance! So it's like I'm talking to your future self! O.o What are things like next week? I'm getting a headache now...let's not think about this ever again.

I bet y'all are taking bets on whether I can recover and write a decent review...Thanks guys.

Anyways...Hello! Happy Saturday!

Like Spider-Man, I saw Brave about two months ago but things came up and I never sat down and wrote a review.

I think that Brave is one of Pixar's best films ever, which is really saying something. Rather than obsessing with sequels and remakes like the rest of the industry, Pixar consistently tells original and heartfelt stories that resonate with audience members of all ages. Brave is no exception to the rule that Pixar rocks.

Box office wise, Brave has been a little below average for a Pixar film. It has grossed $232 million domestically and $470 million worldwide. Those numbers are nothing for Pixar to be ashamed of, especially since Brave had to follow Cars 2, which was a disappointment both critically and at the box office (the only Pixar film it outgrossed was A Bug's Life), and made some people question whether Pixar was beginning to run low on originality.

Luckily they were wrong.

4.5 out of 5 stars
Viewed July 6, 2012 at Cinema 6 in Mt. Pleasant, TX

PS - My favorite Pixar movie is Finding Nemo. What's yours?