Perspective

Have you ever met/been told about someone nearby who was different than you? Did somebody point/single out another person and tell you that they had something about them that would complicate talking to or working with them? Having Aspergers' Syndrome, I've asked that a lot about many people, including other folks on the autistic spectrum. I wondered how they perceive things, how they react, how they remember. Is life that much harder for them?

Is it possible for them to be on their own and make it through a tough situation?

Last Saturday morning, I asked myself those questions again as I went with my folks to watch Finding Dory. I enjoyed the prequel Finding Nemo when it came out ten years ago, and was excited to see this. I wanted to learn Dory's backstory (as most people want with their favorite side characters). I wanted to understand how Dory came to meet Marlin and whether or not she lived close to him. I wanted to see things more from Dory's perspective...

as well as learn why she knew so many ocean factoids.

This movie provides all of that and more.

The whole movie starts with showing us that Dory has become Marlin's neighbor and Mr. Ray's assistant (kinda-sorta), after leading the class to an ideal spot to watch the Manta Ray migration (and wish Mr. Ray good luck), a warning about the undertow invokes a memory trigger. Dory remembers the faces of her parents, what her home looks like, and that it exists on the California coast.

I'm gonna stop right there before I start in deeper on the plot and spoiling the new cast.

I highly suggest this movie for those seeking another Disney story, a story of self-rediscovery, and a look at life from the recently-forgetful's side.