To tell you the truth, reading your post felt like I myself went back to the world of Shark Tale 😄
The way you have narrated the story is not only interesting but also keeps the reader hooked till the end. The mention of Lenny in particular and your love for him was really touching - such innocent and unique characters are always remembered 💙
You are also very close to the truth that originality is getting less and less in movies these days, but still cinema is a medium that makes us laugh and makes us think.