Another Pixar sequel... Finding Dory

[Alex Murphy]

Twenty six weeks into 2016 and Disney's year continues to impress as the studio has the #1 film at the weekend box office for the twelfth time. Finding Dory topped the weekend chart with one of the ten best second weekends of all-time as the animated feature has now grossed over $286 million domestically and nearly $400 million worldwide. As for the weekend's new wide releases, the results weren't quite as pretty as three out of the four struggled in a competitive marketplace. Independence Day: Resurgence was unable to match the opening weekend of its 20-year-old predecessor, Free State of Jones didn't capture the attention of its target audience and The Neon Demon wasn't able to come close to expectations. The only bright spot among the weekend's new wide releases was the "terror in the water" thriller The Shallows, which scored well with audiences and critics, all on a meager budget.

Taking the number one spot for a second weekend in a row is Disney's Finding Dory with an estimated $73.2 million, only a 45.8% drop from the film's record breaking opening weekend. This also marks the largest second weekend for an animated film and the eighth largest second weekend of all-time, ahead of the $72.6 million brought in by Captain America: Civil War earlier this year.

Dory is now up to $286.5 million domestically, already making it the 13th highest grossing animated release of all-time after just ten days in release.

'Finding Dory' #1 Again, Topping All Four of the Weekend's New Wide Releases Combined

 

[terry78]

Say what you will but Disney knows what society wants in its films.

 

[tzarinna]

Ha, I didn't even try to hide the tears with this one, just used my shirt.
Loved 'piper', so stinking cute.

 

[Quasimod0]

Just saw this one. It really was great. Disney has had the best films of the year

 

[Logan0327]

R-Rated SAUSAGE PARTY Trailer Accidentally Shown Before FINDING DORY
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/concord...sausage-trailer-leaves-bad-taste-finding-dory

 

[Drizzle]

Got around to seeing it today. Easily the best non-Toy Story Pixar sequel, though it didn't have to accomplish much to do that. I also found it to be the best Pixar movie of the last five years after Inside Out. The sea lions stole the show for me.

 

[terry78]

R-Rated SAUSAGE PARTY Trailer Accidentally Shown Before FINDING DORY
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/concord...sausage-trailer-leaves-bad-taste-finding-dory

Lord, I hate I missed that.

 

[Xrated48]

Finally got to see it today and I loved it

 

[killface]

R-Rated SAUSAGE PARTY Trailer Accidentally Shown Before FINDING DORY
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/concord...sausage-trailer-leaves-bad-taste-finding-dory

The theater manager while the trailer was playing:
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[Kyle]

I know, I'm weird - if you didn't like the first (thought it was just "okay" but nothing special), would you like this film? Asking since it didn't grab my attention due to not really digging the first and was just wondering if there's something more to this one for those in the same or similar boat? Pun sort of not intended.

 

[psylockolussus]

This was fun!

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Saw this today. Absolutely adorable. Baby Dory is the cutest thing. Once again they had me in tears. The final act was insane. All plausibility was thrown out, but it still worked imo.

 

[Quasimod0]

To be fair, it is a movie about talking fish. I loved the absurdity of the finale.

 

[Silvermoth]

Ok we can't all gush about it so I will have a go.

I would have preferred to see an older nemo rather than keep him the same age

 

[Bats123]

So this finally came out today over here, and i have to say i really, really liked it, of course, its not as good as the first one, and this one is more comedy-oriented but when it hits those emotional parts, it hits them good, and i specially liked that (some) of the side characters from "Nemo" showed up but they didnt overstay their welcome, Ellen was really good in this and Hank is my new favorite Pixar character.
Im gonna say something that might be very unpopular but, i liked this more than Inside Out, dont get me wrong, Inside Out is good but i just liked this more, call it nostalgia or whatever you want but i just felt that way.

8.5/10
btw, stay after the credits, its worth it.

 

[Alex Murphy]

 

[The Joker]

Finally saw this today. Terrific sequel. Full of heart and comedy. New characters like Hank, Destiny, and Bailey were really funny. Ellen was on top form as Dory. There was some beautiful visuals.

Give it a solid 9/10.