Nemo never existed: an interesting theory about Pixar explained

Success Inside Out 2, renewed Pixar’s creative laurels. A studio that has fallen on hard times. One that got worse after failing Light yearachieved with the sequel to one of his most beloved films the kind of success that is necessary for a sequel. Moreover, demonstrating that he has regained all his ability to tell the most emotional stories in the simplest and funniest way. Specifically, the ability to explore complex topics with a kind and generous vision.

Which is, of course, some of Pixar’s best ideas. But beyond that, to the strange theories about the universe – apparently interconnected and complex – about its most famous characters and stories. From Andy’s version toy story orphan child until Karl Up, high adventure, really died. So everything is shown in out-of-body experience. The truth is that Pixar’s most beloved films allow for speculation and intriguing twists that, His fans often analyze it from every possible angle.

But few theories are more interesting than those that insist that the loved one’s argument Finding Nemo (2003) by Pixar has several interpretations. As you may remember, the film by Andrew Staton tells the story of Marlin, a clownfish who tries to find Nemo, his missing infant son. However, according to one of the most curious – and painful – speculations on various Internet forums, the seemingly simple premise may have a different take. Namely, that Nemo was actually dead and that his father used his supposed search as a way to cope with grief and mourning in his absence.

A tough look at parenting

This theory includes several ideas related to how Pixar analyzes paternal pain and anxiety in its story. According to this way of looking at things, Marlin actually lost his wife. But at the same time, to their future children who find themselves in the midst of a barracuda attack. However, the hypothesis insists that the probability that the egg survived Nemo has a direct connection to his father’s inability to come to terms with the loss of his family.

Therefore, it is stated that Marlin, in the midst of his despair, invented Nemo as a way to cope with the longing and pain of loss. Which allowed him to more or less easily cope with the tragedy. Moreover, continue with your life as far as in which he avoided delving into the darkest moments of the disaster he experienced with his wife.

So his rescue mission won’t really be an example of what a good father Marlin can be. It would actually be a way to move through the stages of grief. Or, in any case, demonstrate that a hypothetical future in which one of the eggs could actually survive would make an excellent parent. Does this seem crazy? That’s not much of a deal if you take the Pixar movie theory point by point.

Father in search of redemption

The theory is that Marlin was always overprotective of his son because it was the part of him—the most vulnerable and wounded—that needed healing. This explains why he never sent Nemo to school, his need to control everything the little boy does. Moreover, the reason is that Marlin’s best friend is Dory, who suffers from serious memory problems. This would mean that he could forget dand immediately discover that Nemo is just part of the clownfish’s subconscious.

The same hypothesis states that, in fact, the entire film is about the five stages of grief. So Marlin’s relationship with Nemo runs through them all in different parts of the story. From Marlin’s refusal to allow Nemo to lead a normal life, his anger – exaggerated and disproportionate – when he disobeys him, to negotiation, despair and acceptance. What would be the way for the father, still mourning the destruction of everything he thought was his to look to the future.

There is not much evidence that this view of the film is correct. All in all, it would be a way to test persistent rumors that the Pixar universe is deeper—and in this case, darker—than one might assume. Which, moreover, would be consistent with the idea of ​​the study, create films that will be interesting and understandable to both adults and children.