Matt Oakes Silver Screen Riot Oct 14, 2026 B-

A Neptunian pathos piece showcasing masterfully slick animation and plenty of good humor, ‘Finding Dory’ still can’t escape the grasp of ancillary, auxiliary storytelling.

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Joseph Tomastik Loud and Clear Reviews Nov 21, 2024

Maybe not one of Pixar’s best movies, but one of their most valuable ones.

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Brendan Cassidy InSession Film Jun 18, 2024 B+

With Finding Dory, at least that glass stays mostly full of heart and humor, and that's enough to just keep swimming...

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Mihir Fadnavis Firstpost May 15, 2024

Finding Dory does feel like a small step down from the studio, but only because they set the standard so high.

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Denise Pieniazek A Sala Llena (Argentina) Jan 14, 2024

Finding Dory is a film full of fun but also very emotional moments, for both children and adults. Like Free Willy (1993), the film is in favor of the release of animals in captivity under the motto “rescue, rehabilitation and liberation.”

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Zach Pope Zach Pope Reviews Aug 7, 2023

I would recommend this to anyone who truly enjoys this world

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Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand May 6, 2023

Apart from the obvious visual wonders of the animated aquarium that is Dory, Pixar once again builds a swift, funny, and engaging story on handicapped characters who discover they can live full and loving lives like anyone else.

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Brian T. Carney Washington Blade Dec 21, 2022

[Among] the best animated movies of 2016 , Finding Dory, stars Ellen DeGeneres as a delightful blue tang with memory issues...

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Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Apr 11, 2022 3.5/4

Finding Dory will stand as a solid, charming, and ceaselessly pleasant Pixar sequel.

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David Gonzalez The Cinematic Reel Feb 14, 2022 3.5/4

Finding Dory is not on the level of its predecessor Finding Nemo; however, both films are able to bring to life wonderful, endearing stories that show why Pixar is as at the top of the game in regards to animated films.

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Kip Mooney College Movie Review Aug 28, 2021 A-

By focusing so deeply on the pain beneath Dory's happy-go-lucky exterior, the film still packs an emotional wallop.

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Hosea Rupprecht Pauline Media Studies Aug 27, 2021

Finding Dory still manages to elicit loud laughs, a few tears, and some poignant moments about the true meaning of family.

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Michael J. Casey Michael J. Cinema Jul 19, 2021 4/5

A worthy sequel to an outstanding predecessor.

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Nick Levine NME (New Musical Express) Jun 9, 2021 4/5

It's essentially just a slick remix of Finding Nemo, but Finding Dory's emotional moments will definitely hook you in.

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Ian Brill Battleship Pretension Apr 13, 2021

Finding Dory does everything it can to work past the deficiencies in its in leads. Their efforts succeed and the film is a joy, albeit a fleeting one.

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Therese Lacson Nerdophiles Mar 3, 2021 4/5

With kaleidoscopic animation, powerfulstorytelling, and a masterclass of voice actors, this sequel surpasses expectations and shoots straight to the top.

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Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Dec 4, 2020 10/10

For a film set in the ocean, it somehow even manages to throw in a car chase sequence.

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Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 7, 2020 3.5/4.0

Filled to the brim with entertaining action sequences, slapstick humor, and the infinite heart and honesty that we have come to expect from Pixar's best films.

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Avaryl Halley Movie Bitches May 4, 2020

It's adorable and hilarious... but I wish it had taken more of a stand on things.

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Andrew Galdi Movie Bitches May 4, 2020

It was not a bad sequel, which is nice.

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