tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post7703908229235682461..comments2023-09-29T05:32:04.308-07:00Comments on StrangePegs: Finding Dory (a movie review post)Andrew Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-16951146694705641192016-07-09T18:25:04.757-07:002016-07-09T18:25:04.757-07:00Briane: It's unfortunate that the merchandisin...Briane: It's unfortunate that the merchandising of movies is a direct result of Star Wars. Which is an interesting journey, because it wasn't the merchandising that happened when the original trilogy came out that did it; it was the resurgence of merchandise in the 90s that lead to the prequels and, well, everything else that has happened since in movies.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-35595178168906981912016-07-09T17:49:28.729-07:002016-07-09T17:49:28.729-07:00It's sort of like regression to the mean: Pixa...It's sort of like regression to the mean: Pixar would've had to keep taking chances to keep being great, but Disney doesn't exist to take chances, and when Pixar takes chances, people get all over them. <br /><br />The biggest problem, though, was "Cars." That was what brought in the merchandising, and merchandising is what spurs sequels (a sequel being itself a piece of merchandise of the first one, in the case of movies like "Finding Dory.") <br /><br />There was a really interesting story I read once about movie studios, and how they look for movies that will generate money not just from the film but from merchandise (like you usually think of it, action figures and tshirts and stuff) and then from rides at theme parks and spinoffs. So it's not even about the STORY then. It's a wonder that movies which fit that mold still can be good (like the Marvel movies).<br /><br />Sweetie and Middle saw this movie. They both said it was funny, and I said "what were the funny parts" and they both shrugged and said "I guess it was just okay." Doesn't seem like it's really a big hit. <br /><br />They really could've done something to explore the world of the fish a bit or flesh out Dory and make it a new story. If they wanted to stick with the "[Verb]Ing [Fish Name]" structure they could have gone with "Discovering Dory," say, with Dory trying to figure out where she comes from to decide what kind of fish she really is, or "Remembering Dory," with Dory remembering suddenly that when she ran into Marlon in the first movie she was on some important errand. Those would've been interesting and I only just thought of them this second.<br /><br />Brianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616494058636881575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-69243479720679159002016-07-09T14:07:46.423-07:002016-07-09T14:07:46.423-07:00Shannon: The sea lions were great, but they were a...Shannon: The sea lions were great, but they were also just a new iteration of the seagulls from the Nemo. It makes them shrug-worthy.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-25801509691115996972016-07-09T14:06:39.567-07:002016-07-09T14:06:39.567-07:00Elsie: Finding Nemo has been one of the most succe...Elsie: Finding Nemo has been one of the most successful Pixar movies of all time and, last I looked, is still the #1 all time best selling DVD. That said, it has never been near the top of my Pixar list. On the other hand, Toy Story is on my list of top movies.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-46119047763583579372016-07-09T01:10:59.858-07:002016-07-09T01:10:59.858-07:00I agree that this was pretty much a rehashing of t...I agree that this was pretty much a rehashing of the same story. There's plenty they could have done that didn't have to involve hunting for a fish. I liked Hank, but the sea lions also amused me (seals? I don't remember). My son has decided Dory is faking it since she can suddenly remember her parents, and that whole story line seemed to irritate him. I didn't mind it. I've certainly had to sit through far worse kid movies. Winnie the Pooh was one of them.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-24792708761252186622016-07-08T13:28:14.843-07:002016-07-08T13:28:14.843-07:00I enjoyed Finding Nemo but I think it was because ...I enjoyed Finding Nemo but I think it was because my kids enjoyed it. It wasn't one of those movies I wanted to see over and over again like the first Toy Story. That I loved! I'll pass on Finding Dory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-14894677277527003062016-07-08T12:53:32.291-07:002016-07-08T12:53:32.291-07:00That's Hollywood for you. It's not really ...That's Hollywood for you. It's not really surprising that they would pump out a sequel to a film just for a buck, especially because they're much safer than original works that might fail. It's a wonder that things like Inside Out even get made.J E Oneilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-54483191107682514532016-07-08T04:09:30.508-07:002016-07-08T04:09:30.508-07:00I have not heard good things about Finding Nemo. T...I have not heard good things about Finding Nemo. That really makes me sad because I am a huge Ellen fan. With the price of movie tickets, I guess I will wait for a rental.Just Keepin It Real, Folks!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02691470259291755580noreply@blogger.com