Finding Nemo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOJ3XXnr1cs&feature=PlayList&p=2DB117F6C696C394&index=0&playnext=1

Narrative:
The film starts with Coral and Marlin getting very excited about their eggs being nearly ready to hatch, so they are planning their futures. Then suddenly there is a big fish that's wants to eat their eggs, so Coral swims down to save them. Marlin tries to help her by distracting the bigger fish however is knocked unconscious. He wakes up to find Coral and all but one egg gone. There is then a cut to Marlin waking up find Nemo jumping on him with excitement rushing through him because its his first day of school. They then get ready to go on a school trip and there is a hint of danger when when there is a warning from Marlin about Nemos "lucky fin," ( which is his small fin).

Genre:
Finding Nemo is a hybrid and has a mixture of different genres. This film consists of Adventure, when Marlin and Dory go across the ocean to find Nemo. Comedy as it has quite a lot of "one liners" and Dory an air headed fish is always making jokes about things. It is also classes as a family film which means that it appeals to a wide range of audiences (the whole family)

Characters:
In the opening sequence we are introduced to a lot of characters, however only a few of these are significant main characters. There main characters are: Nemo - who is a young clown fish who is taken from his home to the other side of the ocean and placed in a fish tank. Marlin - Nemos father, who is searching for Nemo after he has been taken. Dory - who is found by Marlin whilst on his way to find Nemo, Dory helps Marlin find Nemo. The characters are stereotypical of an animated children's film, as they are all kind, friendly and happy characters. However there are some villains, who are the sharks, which are stereotypically bad characters.

Atmosphere:
The atmosphere of the opening sequence is very light hearted and upbeat. As Coral and Marlin are planning how to bring up their young and are very excited. Then suddenly it changes when the big fish comes, there is a big mood change and it instantly feels negative.

Themes:
The themes for Finding Nemo are: family loyalty, with Marlin trying to find his son after he was stolen. Loss, as Marlin has lost his son.