In a summer with many blockbuster disappointments and eye-rolling busts (can we say "Gigli?"), a few surprises kept movie-goers happy at the theaters. Amongst them is "Finding Nemo," which shows us that G rated movies aren't just for little kids and that often the most intriguing and intricate characters can be the ones created on a computer screen."Finding Nemo" is about the long journeys of two clown fish: Marlin and his son Nemo. An only child raised by a single-father, Nemo (Alexander Gould) becomes separated from his overprotective parent, Marlin (Albert Brooks) when some human divers capture Nemo. Marlin, joined by a new friend Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), the fish with no short-term memory, sets off to find Nemo and encounters many adventures, dangers and new friends (and foes) along the way.

The film is the latest creation of Pixar Animation Studios, which also boasts such products as the "Toy Story" films, "A Bug's Life," and "Monsters, Inc." "Finding Nemo", like its predecessors, is completely computer-animated. As the movie takes place almost completely underwater, the animation is quite impressive and it is clear that the bar has been raised for this new technology in movie production. In a setting where it could be extremely easy to make the surroundings look cheap and flawed, Pixar studios challenged itself to portray animated water realistically and graphically appealing. They succeeded brilliantly.

The cast of actors that added voices to their animated counterparts are not only impressive, but all do an excellent job creating real believable characters, even in the most minor roles. Amongst others, Geoffrey Rush ("Shine") gives a memorable performance as the helpful pelican Nigel and Brad Garrett (the brother on "Everybody Loves Raymond") is hysterical as Bloat the blowfish. Oscar nominated Director and screenwriter Andrew Stanton also provides many laughs as the voice of the carefree, California-style sea turtle Crush who refers to everyone as "duuude" and takes life as it comes. DeGeneres, however, truly steals the show with her quirky one-liners and loveable desire to help Marlin regardless of her lack of memory beyond a few moments.

This movie may have started as a summer fluff Disney movie, meant to entertain children and adults alike, but it began to mean more for both audiences and the voice actors who starred in the movie. Ellen DeGeneres was quoted as saying she had given up eating fish after making the film; she had to much empathy for sea life. And "Finding Nemo" touched many a heart with its tale of family love, community togetherness, and the spirit of loving and understanding all creatures around you. After all, how often do you have sharks that are willing to help find a lost fish instead of eating it?

"Finding Nemo," is an entertaining and heart-warming movie that appeals not only to children, but also to an older audience. Like other recent "children's movies," it is filled with witty humor and hysterical side-comments that only a more mature viewer could understand. Also, while the movie is aimed and marketed at children, many of the themes (such as the father-son relationship) are perhaps best appreciated by parents and older audience members.

Especially for anyone who has appreciated past Pixar films, it is an adorable movie that is definitely worth seeing. Rather than spending your preciously earned money on a big-name movie with big-name stars which may likely disappoint, think about seeing a Disney movie again. This one has your stars, it has a quality plot, and, really, who doesn't love Disney?