"Finding Nemo" in 3D Review

One of my daughter's all-time favorite Disney films is Finding Nemo.  When I heard that it was going to be released in 3D, I knew that this was one we would want to see in the theater.  This is one of the few Disney DVD's that we do not own--something I think I will rectify when they re-release it on DVD.

We had the opportunity to go to Seattle last weekend for a screening of this film in 3D.  I'm going to begin with the negatives of the excursion.  This was only the second time we ever have gone to a screening of a film, and this theater experience was as different as night and day compared to the last one.  We were told to arrive at a certain time, and it was at least 30-40 minutes after that time before we were even allowed in.  I am not holding anything against Disney or Pixar or anyone else, but I do hope that the theaters that are chosen for screenings realize how important it is to make this  a pleasant experience rather than a nail-biting experience with much confusion.  Maybe they learned something from it.  I just had to get that off my chest.

Once in the theater, the experience was great.  Radio Disney did a little pre-show that was mainly for the really little kids, but my daughter still felt it was neat to watch.  My mom went with us also--she had never seen the film.

I loved the little Toy Story short that came before the film.  It featured the dinosaur, and we really enjoyed it. Funny, cute, and a nice way to ease into the feature film.

Seeing Finding Nemo in 3D was really neat.  It had been a while since we had seen it, and I didn't know that Ellen was Dory's voice!  Okay, I should have, but I never considered it.  I may not agree with Ellen's lifestyle, but I agree that she is one of the best hosts and comedienne's out there.  Dory is my favorite character, and it was neat to relive the adventure of this film.  Maybe you are like me and never saw it in the theater the first time.  I know I didn't nor did my daughter (she's 9).

What did my mom think?  She was exhausted and slept through a portion of it.  But she thought it was a good film to release in 3D.  And she thought the parts she saw were cute.

So make sure you don't miss Finding Nemo!  You don't want to miss it!

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I was given free tickets in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

Solution Sunday--Lion King in 3D Review

Today, my daughter, her friend, my mom and I saw Lion King in 3D, and I give it a very high recommendation.  We all thoroughly enjoyed it, and it was worth it to see in the theater.

This movie has an interesting story with me.  When I was married, my then husband did not mind taking me to see the current Disney film.  I have enjoyed Disney animated films for as long as I can remember.  And what made this one different is that I didn't know the story.  Usually Disney would bring fairy tales to the screen that were well known.  This one was not.

When my then husband and I went to see this film, I absolutely loved it. He did not because it had African religion in it.  In fact, I think he wanted to leave in the middle of the film.  I think it was the last time he took me to a Disney film (or any film at all).  But I never forgot it.

When my daughter was about three, she and I went to see Lion King live on stage, and it was an unforgettable experience.  If you ever get the chance to see it on stage, definitely do it!

I knew that Lion King was going to be out of the theater before too long, and so I made the decision to take my daughter and her friend to see it today.  I decided to ask my mom to go too, and she agreed.  Much to my surprise.  My mom doesn't usually go to films, and she doesn't like animation.  But she decided to give it a go.

My mom had never seen a 3D movie in the theater, at least in recent years.  While Lion King's 3D technology cannot match the films that are made now that are originally in 3D, I was impressed.  And my mom was, too.  She loved the story, and she really was fascinated by the 3D.  I had forgotten how good this film was.  And this comes from my mother who can't stand animation!  That must tell you something.

If you are going to see it in the theater, act fast.  I think Thursday is its last day!