1 Pixar Does It Again
Monstropolis is experiencing a power shortage. They use the screams of human children to power their city. But the numbers are off and Monsters, Inc. is really pushing the people who work on the scare floor to create more energy. James P. "Sulley" Sullivan (John Goodman) is the current leader. A large, fuzzy bear-type creature with horns, Sulley works with Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal), a round green guy with one eye. As a team, they are the current leaders. Randall (Stave Buscemi) is consumed with jealous rage and wants to be the top earner. Everyone in Monstropolis has been taught that the human children they scare are also toxic to the monsters. This leads more than a few monsters to become afraid of them and quickly call of the visit. One night, after everyone has gone home, Sulley revisits the scare floor and finds that a door to a child's room has been left behind. He pokes his head in and sees nothing. When he returns to the scare floor, he finds that the little girl who lives in the room has grabbed onto his fur. He nicknames her Boo and has to figure out a way to get her back home without causing the city to becomes panicked.
"Monsters, Inc.", the newest film from Pixar, is a brilliant addition to their library. Directed by newcomer, Peter Docter, a John Lassiter protˇgˇ, the film starts with a brilliant concept, adds a delightful screenplay and tops it off with some of the best computer animation yet.
Much like the previous Pixar films, the attention to detail in "Monsters, Inc." is simply staggering. Monstropolis is basically any large American city, down to the power crisis and potential rolling blackouts. The only difference is that it is populated by monsters of all shapes and sizes. The buildings are given brick detail, the cars are given grills, the interior of Monsters, Inc. has a large lobby. It makes it seem very real. The attention given to the characters is actually even more impressive. Sulley's fur coat seems to be very real and life-like. Every strand of fur seems to move individually. In a couple of scenes, his coat is buffeted by wind and seems to ripple like waves. His facial expressions are also very good and exhibit a whole range of emotions. Mike, the little round assistant, is given more of a goofball comic look, fitting the voice that Billy Crystal uses. His eye and mouth movements are very expressive and help to create an impressive character. Every monster has a different look; Celia (Jennifer Tilly), the girl Mike has a crush on, looks like a sort of Medusa slug, Mr. Waternoose (James Coburn), the head of Monsters, Inc. looks like a crab. This level of inventiveness never fails to amaze the viewer.
The story is very involving, providing amusement for the adults while the kiddies are amused by the animation. The story opens with a little boy going to bed, as his parents close the bedroom door. Immediately, his eyes widen as he imagines the closet door open a crack and a shadow flowing from it. It turns out to be pajama sleepers, hanging on the inside. Then, a monster appears, ready to frighten the child, only to get frightened by the child instead. But all of this is actually happening in a simulator in Monsters, Inc., to train the monsters about frightening the children. The method used for getting into the children's bedrooms is very inventive. The story involving Boo, the human child is also very amusing. A chase through various children's doors is also an amusing highlight. Just these few elements represent more thought and inventiveness than that which is invested in most other Hollywood films.
There are also a lot of jokes aimed at keeping adults occupied. First of all, the entire film is basically a tribute to baby boomers. Everything in Monstropolis is growing old and weathered. It is the children of today, harder to scare because they are desensitized, that are the problem. The children of the baby boomers are the problem, inferring that the baby boomer period was just fine for Monstropolis.
Ultimately, "Monsters, Inc." has a message or moral and it is presented in such a way that all viewers can get the message and retain it. The message isn't rammed down our throats and forced upon us.
"Monsters, Inc." is an enjoyable film for everyone in the family. The characters, animation and story will surely win over everyone who watches it. 4 ? stars.
2 One of Pixar's Best
This is such a great film, I was having fun right along with my kids. John Goodman and Billy Crystal are wonderful and hysterical in the parts of Mike and Sully. Its a fun movie, seemingly set in another world. Monster City is, of course full of scary looking monsters. The entire city is powered by children screaming! But, ironically, the monsters are even more afraid of the children then they are of them. And when one of those children, the delightful Boo, breaks lose into their world, problems of course ensure. The ending is sweet, and the whole movie is very enjoyable and loaded with great scenes.
3 Enjoy!!!
A gift for our daughter...the beginning scares her but then she laughs. Kids love this...Adults also!!!
If you get the chance to see this you will enjoy it!!!
The animation is great!!!
4 One of the Most Original Animated Films I have Ever Seen
I still haven't decided which is the better movie: Monsters Inc. or The Incredibles. Both are fantastic movies. Monsters Inc. represents Pixar's most original story so far, and what we are treated with is a hilarious look at what it's like on the other side of the closet. Monstropolis is on the other side, where the two main characters Sully and Mike live. They work for Monsters Inc., where the scariest monsters are matched to their ideal kids and they scare them. This provides the energy for all of Monstropolis. Sully(voiced by John Goodman) is the top scarer at the company and Mike is his assistant. Randall, another monster, is Sully's biggest competition and will do anything to beat Sully. So one day when Randall tries to cheat his way to the top, something goes wrong--a child gets through the door into Monstropolis! Humans must never touch Monsters because they are thought to carry germs (23-19, 23-19!). Sully and Mike are then plunged into a hilarious and touching adventure.
As with the other Pixar features, the extras are a huge part of the dvd release. And there is a ton of material here. From deleted animation to gag reels, from a tour of Pixar studios to behind the scenes featurettes on the process of bringing the film to life, this dvd entertains long after the movie is over. Also included the made for dvd short, Mike's New Car which is hilarious in it's own right. Expect the best audio and video quality as with all Pixar movies. There is so much more in the way of extras that I haven't mentioned so be sure to check it all out, it's very interesting. This is now my favorite Pixar movie and I suggest you see it if you enjoy quality animation.
5 Monsters Inc.
This is a great kids movie. I even enjoyed seeing it. It's about a couple of monsters living the monster world, goin to the most important job in town. The 2 main characters mike and sully are the best of friends, and they're partners on the scare floor. They go into little kids rooms and scare them to provide energy for their town. One of the scarers tries to get ahead of the game and tries to cheat his way, but everything goes wrong. Sully and mike are in the middle of everything and this shows how they make their way through the dilema.
6 Ever wondered why there were monsters under your bed?
"Monsters Inc" gives one explanation. You see, in a city called Monstropolous, their electrical power is generated by kid's screams. The monsters are actually more afraid of the children than the children are of the monsters.
And that, folks, is the problem.
As kids get more and more sophisticated, it's harder to scare them. Monsters are working hard to make sure they have the power to keep their city running. Sully (John Goodman) and his buddy Mike (Billy Crystal) are top-runners for the Scare Record, but they have stiff competition.
Then, somehow, a kid gets loose in Monstropolous. Sully and Mike take charge of her, but can they get her back to her home without being found out---or having her harmed?
"Monsters INc" is a fun romp full of cute and engaging characters. Definitely a must for collections of kid films of all ages.
7 A Little Too Overdone For My Taste
Pixar had an awesome movie, but the studio cut was horrible. If you watch closely, you'll notice most poltholes are left dug up and never talked about again. It was too predictable, and the screenplay had flaws in it. Besides most thing,s it can handle itself as a movie and it isn't as bad, but it's pretty bad.
8 Monster Inc
warning: Mothers please do not let your child that is below the age of 5 watch this movie. It will give them nightmares, of things in the closet. Personal experience 2004. Thank You
9 SO CUTE!
I am 25 and I absolutely adored this movie!! So cute for young or old or somewhere in between. :0) **On my wishlist!!** ;0)
10 Great Movie. Buy the DVD before they discontinue it
This is a fantastic movie. If you're considering purchasing it, you need to know this: Disney (which distributes this film) does not sell movies on DVD forever. Toy Story, Toy Story II, Little Mermaid, and Beauty & the Beast were all available on DVD at one time, but they aren't any longer. If you liked this movie, buy it NOW, because tomorrow it may not be around any longer.
11 For the whole family
Among other things, like being funny and incredibly animated, it deals with the fears every little child has: nightmares, monsters, and at the end I suppose that children feel relieved of them. No doubt that is a great movie for kids and parents.
12 OMG Fantasticly thought out film
Ok, I am watching Monsters Inc. on ABC right now on "over the air" digital television (DTV). I guess it is the world broadcast premier and presented by The Wonderful World of Disney. Unlike the DVD which is 480 aka SDTV, this broadcast is in 720p one of the two forms of HDTV, the other being 1080i.
This movie is amazingly funny, John Goodman steals the show. The writers are really dead on with their witty, insightful, humor. The animation is psychadelic-like, almost like bright colorful liquid. In terms of a movie that older people can identify with, this is better than Finding Nemo, also a great movie.
Wow. I'll probably buy the DVD.
I watch HDTV programing like ER, CSI, NFL Football, etc)and I have seen A Bugs Life broadcast in HDTV as well, and Monsters Inc. in HDTV is visually the most amazing thing I have ever witnessed, period. ABC and The Wonderful World of Disney have done an amazing job with this transfer into high definition (who knows the original movie might have been created in HDTV to begin with). I look forward to this being released on whatever high definition DVD format takes over in the near future. I mean, seriously amazing looking.
13 A must have movie for every family
Seldom do we find a movie as delightful and as insightful as Monsters Inc. On the delightful side, it is one good story, it dazzlingly us with amazing animation and a level of character development seldom seen in real movies. On the insightful side, it deals with the terror that all of us face, the terror of the unknown.
It would be a serious mistake to call this a childrens movie. Although my grandchildren have probably watched it a dozen times, it is a movie that us adults will truly enjoy. Monsters Inc. address adult issues, namely, our fear of the unknown. The monsters are just as fearful of the children as the children are of them. It is only through fear and intimidation of the children can the monsters do their job . . .supply scream-power for the power plants that supply energy to their monster world.
Although each world lives in fear of the other, they have more in common that the differences that seem so readily apparent. Each world desires to live in peace, each world wants love and acceptance, but it is only through the use of terror can the monster world survive, or so they think.
This is a movie about overcoming the prejudices that keep us apart as human beings. But thankfully, it did not degenerate to a kum-by-ya feel good movie with simplistic politically correct answers for what ails the human race; rather, it shows us that acceptance of our differences takes work and that no matter how good our intentions and motives are, there will always be some who succumb to hatred and prejudice. It is a complex world we live in.
This is a must have movie for every family
14 Monsters Inc: What's in your closet?
Have you ever thought there was a monster in your closet? Well if you watch Monsters Inc then you'll start thinking differently about that scary monster. Your basically taken into the monster world. That's right monsters don't live in your closet or under your bed they have there own home. They just like to come and visit you at times.
In addition, Monsters Inc is filled with fun and laughter that not even 101 Dalmatians or Toy Story could compare with. As you watch the movie you'll find that the monsters are more afraid of the children than they are of them.
Besides all the fun and laughter there are also some parts that almost made me cry. One scene in the movie is when the monsters lost a little girl named "Bo" who had come out of her door. They had thought she got smashed together in with the trash, but you'll have to watch to find out if she really does.
Even though there's fun and laughter this movie always keeps you wondering what will happen next. For instance, you wonder weather the monsters will ever grow attached to "Bo" or weather they get rid of her forever? There's also lots more questions to be answered as you watch.
I would recommend this movie to the whole family to enjoy because it's a fun movie that's filled with lots of entertainment that the family can watch together.
Watch Monsters Inc to find out how the movie ends. Is it a happy or sad ending? Does "Bo" ever get home? Find out when you watch Monsters Inc!
15 Yaaaaaaaay!
Monsters Inc is an awesome computer animated cartoon movie and the whole monsters in the closet and under the bed thing is done in away that is humourous and fun and there is noting sick cruel or freaky about it. The way a few people go on about it you would think that this movie would psychologicaly scar a little child for life but thank god those clueless people are in the minority! There are so many gags in this movie that are absolutely totally drop on the floor and roll around with laughter humor and I recommend this movie to any one with a sense of humor!
16 boooooooooooooooooooo
this movie involves monsters in the closet,something have been trying to rid our kids minds of for years.thats just stupid.thanks guys for carrying this sick tradition on!the story is about a whole other world filled with monsters.instead of electricity,theier world runs on screams collected from children at night.are you sure this is disney?it sounds more like stephen king.the top scream getter,a huge blue with purple polka dots guy accidentaly pulls a little girl back into monster world with him.well in monster world,she is considered toxic.sickisnt it?so all the government and people are on a manhunt for this helpless three year old girl.so he and his partner decide to save her.that fat guy from the tv show roseanne.they must have payed him good to put up with her all that time.shes one of the top 5 worst people on a tv show ever.i dont think its for kids myself.its not really all that good.theres a cool chamielion whos the bad guy.this movie sucks!thats the truth.
17 FIVE stars for the MOVIE, THREE for the EXTRAS!
I've had the movie for over two years and just got around to viewing it. Well, it was well worth the wait. An engaging and hilarious story that appeals to the child in all of us, this is a film for anyone that ever wondered about what lay under the bed or hid in the deep recesses of one's closet. Creative minds and talented actors come together to make a film comparable to the studio's other offerings such as "Toy Story" and "A Bug's Life". In fact, "Monsters, Inc.", in my opinion is BETTER than the record-setting "Finding Nemo".
Unfortunately, the bonus features don't compliment the film. Included is a "new" unfunny short that, thankfully, is just that: SHORT. Interviews with the animators and other production staff show that they are gifted beyond measure but they are a tad BORING and stereotypically GEEKY!
18 Just wonderful
I think I can finally get into computerized cartoons now hehe. Wasnt easy, Im from the old school....Dumbo, Walk Disney, etc but this movie really won me over. I wont spoil it for you but Ill say this....its absolutely wonderful. Great voices by John Goodman, James Coburn, Billy Crystal, Jennifer Tilly.
Fun for the whole family and I mean the whole family.....from ages 8 to 80. Get it today!!!
19 not for small kids
I thought the movie was pretty good; however, I would not recomend it for young children. There are a few parts that would scare a child.
After watching the movie, one of my friends children would not want to sleep alone at night.
The movie is cute and I like it, but I do not recomend small children to watch it.
20 "I was on TV. Ha. Did you see me? I'm a natural!"
Peter Docter, David Silverman, and Lee Unkrich's "Monster's, Inc." holds the distinction of being the least noteworthy film put out by Pixar. That's too bad because the film does an admirable job of creating two very distinct and entertaining lead characters. Unfortunately, they were not given a quality story to occupy.
The city of Monstropolis is powered by the screams of children. Because the supply of screams is dwindling, a major energy crisis is inevitable. James P. "Sulley" Sullivan (voiced by John Goodman), the leading scream producer in the city, is assigned the task of remedying the problem. Seemingly up to no good is co-worker Randall Boggs (voiced by Steve Buscemi), an opportunistic rival who has his sights set on becoming the scream collecting champion. Boggs, however, becomes the least of Sulley's problems when a human child named Boo (voiced by Mary Gibbs) accidentally crosses over to Monstropolis. With the help of his pal, Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal), Sulley must hide Boo from the other monsters and figure out a way to return her back to her world.
The problem with "Monster's, Inc." is that it starts out brilliantly and then rapidly dissolves into the routine. At the outset, the premise of the story is firmly established and some clever visual gags are thrown in to further amuse. The opening sequence is an energetic tip-of-the-hat to the Kobayashi Maru training sequence in "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" (1982). This reference is then followed by a re-do of the slow-mo walk from the "The Right Stuff" (1983) and a tribute to special effects innovator Ray Harryhausen, which includes an Octopus homage to "It Came from Beneath the Sea" (1955). However, the level of sophistication in "Monster's, Inc." then takes a nosedive - the wink to Chuck Jones' "Feed the Kitty" (1952) notwithstanding - and the rest of the film stoops to the level of generic Saturday-morning entertainment. Sadly it appears that the creators felt that they could just coast on the appeal of the Sulley and Mike characters for the entire second half. The voicework is of top quality with Goodman, Crystal, Buscemi, Gibbs, James Coburn, Jennifer Tilly, and Bonnie Hunt turning in great efforts. Yet, while "Monster's, Inc." is a technical marvel and a tribute to some talented animators, it ultimately disappoints because of its failure to maintain the momentum of its great beginning.
21 A big Kid at Heart
I was in the library with my niece and she grabbed this DVD. How can you say no to someone with the most adorable eyes. So I checked out the DVD, we went home and had a wonderful, wonderful time. This is the kind of movie you can appreciate no matter how young or old you are. James P Sullivan (voiced by John Goodman), and Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal) are monsters who work for Monsters Inc. Sulley is the best at getting his fair share of scares, but he has some competition in Randall who wants to be the top scare monster. The more screams collected, the more energy for Montropolis. The monsters are led to believe that if a child enters their "world" they will be contaminated and everything could be destroyed. The real fun part starts when this adorable human child named Marry (Boo buy Sulley) sneaks into Montropolis by accident. The kids are scared of the monsters, and the monsters are terrifiedof the kids. Sully and Mike try to get Boo back to her world, but she won't leave. Turns out Randall is her scary monster. Also turns out that Randal has a plan up his sleeve to extract screams that could put the other monsters out of work. It's up to Sully and Mike to save Montroplis and Monsters Inc. This is a fun, entertaining film that will leave with a happy, happy feeling when it's all over. Steve Bucemis I the voice for Randal Boggs, and other notable actors are James Coburn, and Jennifer Tilly (who has the perfect voice for animation, she should do more of it!!!) and Bonnie Hunt.
This is an adorable movie. One I will watch again, with or without my niece.
22 More Family Magic from Pixar! Great DVD Extras!
"Monster's, Inc." combines a fantastic cast, cutting edge imagination, and a tender storyline into a wonderful, delightful family film . . . it may even cure the nighttime frights of your wee ones!
Most of us were scared stiff at some point in our childhood by the spooky, imaginary "monsters in the closet," usually after we've read "Where the Wild Things Are" for the first time. "Monsters, Inc." plays on that near-universal fear by creating a rational explanation -- monsters live in a parallel universe, connected to ours by closet doors, and they power their land by the energy contained in human screams. Makes perfect sense!
Sulley (the hilarious John Goodman) is a celebrity in Monstropolis as the leading scare-getter for Monster's, Inc. Sulley is generally a lovable big blue yeti-bear-creature, but he can be quite terrifying. Blissfully unaware of the terror he unleashes, he enjoys his job. Basking in Sulley's reflected glory is his sidekick and assistant, Mike Waznowski (Billy Crystal, perfect as ever). Mike is a lime-green-yellow glob with one giant eye and an even larger mouth. He helps Sulley get the screams and stay one step ahead of the competition.
And the competition is fierce. The dragon-chameleon Boggs (Steve Buscemi, suitably creepy without being too scary for the kids) is right on Sulley's heels to be the scream champion, and he's willing to go to any lengths to beat his nemesis.
All is well in Monstropolis until Boo, a human child, accidentally finds her way through the closet and into Monstropolis. It seems that as scared as kids are of monsters, the monsters are equally scared of the kids -- their touch (allegedly) brings death and ruin. (This misunderstanding leads to great comic scenes as X-Files-type HAZMAT crews invade every time there's a kid sighting, usually to the woe of the monster who has seemingly been infected by the kid!)
Like all Pixar films, the glories are in the details. Check out the gentle satire of Hollywood celebrity culture, of mindless bureaucracy, and the perils of romance in the office. The animation is also wonderful -- Pixar continues to evolve with every picture. For example, Sulley's fuzzy hair is fully articulated as he zooms through various escapades.
The story is fast-paced, with enough jokes to keep the adults laughing . . . which is good, 'cause your kids will likely keep throwing this into the DVD player.
Speaking of the DVD -- there are lots of fun extras on this two-disc set. Personal favorites include the fake "outtakes," similar to those at the end of "A Bug's Life," a short film featuring Mike showing Sulley his new hi-tech car (with hilarious consequences), and an Oscar-winning short film, "For the Birds," which shows how funny animation can be, even in short doses. There are additional extras that will keep the kiddies occupied for hours.
All in all, a must for the family's DVD library.
23 100% Kid Friendly
There aren't many movies that can be seen over and over and over again and still be enjoyed so much. My little sister is addicted to Monsters, Inc. Instead of having to look under the bed to make sure there are no monsters there, she wishes and hopes that when the closet door is opened, Scully will be in there waiting to "scare" her. She was Boo for Halloween last year and requested a Little Mikey stuffed animal for her birthday. Basically, she can not get enough of anything to do with Monsters, Inc.
OK, I admit it. I'm hooked on Monsters, Inc. too. After seeing it thirty plus times with the little one, I still find myself actually watching it and laughing out loud. What a great movie with lovable characters.
Monsters, Inc. is a 100% kid friendly movie that adults will enjoy as well.
24 Monsters Inc
Every night, the professional scarers of Monsters, Inc., sneak into children's bedroom closets around the world, eliciting screams that they convert into the energy their world needs. Aside from a minor power shortage, life is just fine for top scarer James P. "Sulley" Sullivan (John Goodman) and his assistant, Mike (Billy Crystal) -- until a little girl named Boo accidentally finds her way into the monster world -- and into Sulley's heart.
25 Monsters, Inc.
Every night, the professional scarers of Monsters, Inc., sneak into children's bedroom closets around the world, eliciting screams that they convert into the energy their world needs. Aside from a minor power shortage, life is just fine for top scarer James P. "Sulley" Sullivan (John Goodman) and his assistant, Mike (Billy Crystal) -- until a little girl named Boo accidentally finds her way into the monster world -- and into Sulley's heart.
26 A different approach to monsters in the closets.
My children know this movie verbatim! Mike Wazowski, Scully, and Boo! It is such a good story set on how monsters depend on the screams of children in order to survive. The reverse concept was helpful my youngest son is no longer afraid of the dark because of this movie. It shows strength, as well as encourages. It's a fascinating animation that the entire family will enjoy.
27 The Best!
Simply the best movie out there-- For kids and adults!
28 A New Look At Monsters In the Closet
"Monster's Inc." is a great animated release of 2001, featuring the voices of John Goodman, Billy Crystal, and many others. It earned two Oscar nominations, winning one for Best Original Song (Randy Newman). Its hilarious and sensative plot is great for a variety of audiences to enjoy. Its uniqueness takes this film to a whole new level. This film desplicts a company in Monsteropolis that specializes in scaring kids by entering their closets. However, the kids live in another "world" that can only be entered through a door. If a kid enters Monsteropolis, disaster could occur. A kid enters.
The chain of events form a roller coaster ride that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. The variety of themes gives the film the passion and the humor in the perfect scenes. All are wonderfully expressed uniquely by the actors. Some monsters become scarier, some become more sensative, some become more greedy, and some become more funny thanks to them. Such film quality blends perfectly with the animation. The characters' physical features match with their personalities and the film theme. The uniqueness offers many unforgettable images.
"Monster's Inc." is a great film that will surely keep audiences entertained. The quality value proves that this will become a classic in the following years. Those wanting more should watch the special features, including the process in the making, two short features, a tour of Pixar, and others.
29 PIXAR is the BEST !
As far as I know, we have bought every PIXAR animation put out on
DVD. They are all just terrific! And frankly, I'm glad that they are getting out from under the Disney Corp.
30 Movie - Good: Extras - Priceless
We recently watched this movie again, because our 3 year old son is now getting into movies - which may not be such a good thing for him, but at least I have a great excuse to buy and watch kids movies.
While the movie is excellent for adults, some of the humor goes over the heads of smaller kids, and my son prefers Finding Nemo and The Lion King.
The extras are the tidbits that make this DVD a collectible item. I laughed out loud at "Mike's New Car" and "For The Birds", and loved the "Outtakes"
Kids like to watch favorite movies over and over again, but right now it's the extras that are getting the attention.
This DVD is EXTRA-special
31 Monsters inc
I bought this movie on VHS for my kids. I have, and still do buy from Amazon, so imagine my surprise when I realized that this was sold to me by a third company. The VHS arrived at my house BLANK. I sent several emails to this company and never received a reply. Sent emails to Amazon and didnt receive a reply either. Sent the VHS back for exchange or refund and didnt get either. I had already paid my credit card so I could not contest the charge. Most unpleasant transaction. I give the moviw 5 stars because it is EXCELLENT, just DON'T BUY it here!!
32 LAURENS MOVIE REVIEW....MRS. CLARK *MY ENGLISH TEACHER* lOOK
Monsters, Inc. is one of Disney's best movies they have made in a while. Whoever, came up with this idea was truely genius and had alot of imagination. Mike and Sully were the true stars of this movie, along with the voices behind them. The two of the voices matched each of the characters personalities and characteristics perfectly! Roz, was absolutely hilarious, my favorite line is "I'm watching you Wasowsky always watching you!". Boo also was very believeable when she dressed up as a monster. The scariest part I felt was the part where they were trying to suck the screams out of Boo and the rest.
This is one of my favorite movies along with Finding Nemo. I think this is because the same guy wrote both. This writer is very creative and I cant wait to some more of his works.
33 Great film...
This film is funny, and may be one of disney's and Pixar's best computer animated Film.
34 Love It, Love It, Love It
If any of you have kids out there, GET THIS MOVIE. My two absolutely love this one. I do too. Everytime they watch this movie, they (we) are glued to the set. It doesn't scare them at all. Pixar made a beautiful looking & sounding with a great story line. I can't say enough how much I love this movie!
35 A favorite
This is one of the best recent children's movies to come out, in my opinion. I absolutely loved all the characters in it, especially the little girl.
True, the story isn't anything deep and it's not something that's going to make you think on it for hours, but it was still touching and the characters were well made - each had a distinctive, likeable personality (well, not the bad guy of course).
The story was something pretty new and the concept was very cute and interesting. Unlike other recent children's movies *cough* finding nemo *cough*, the plot wasn't completely straight-forward and kept me on my toes at certain points.
I REALLY liked it and I highly reccomend it. If you are going to buy a single children's movie this year, I'd say get this one!
36 So So
Why do people think this movie is so great? I mean all it is about is some monsters that find out it's not so great to scare little kids. The only reason I rated it 3 stars is because I'm trying to be nice, ok!
37 Excellent viewing for adults and kids ...
Hey there,
This movie has an awesome storyline and keeps you "tuned in" from beginning to end ..... as an adult I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, and I know my little 20 month old did too ..... as she watched the screen constantly (who doesn't need 2 hours break, when they've got a kid??)!
Personally, from a parental point of view, this movie isn't too scary for your kids, and the excellent animation and story will keep them spellbound - a hard thing to do these days!
This is one of my favourite movies becasue it is just such a "nice" movie to watch! The voices are excellently placed, and the characters a joy to watch.
You won't be disappointed if you watch this one!
38 The most groundbreaking animated Pixar film of all time.
"Monsters Inc" gets my nod as my favorite of the trainload of CGI animated features that Pixar has brought forth during this great time for animated movies versus the awful period for music. "Toy Story" paved the way for these movies but I never thought it would happen but "Monster's Inc" does the unthinkable, it actually surpasses "Toy Story" not only in the excellent animation but also of groundbreaking graphics (Sully's Fur) and of a really, REALLY original story idea. I guess it's safe to say that this movie made me conquer my fear of going into the closets at night and if there are monsters, I'm no longer afraid of them. Just for a little humor. I haven't laughed so hard the way I did with seeing "Monster's Inc" and it's hard not to see why. That's why I love Pixar's movies. They aim for all ages from young children to elderly audiences and "Monsters Inc" is the best of them all alongside "Finding Nemo". The whole story plot idea is unbelievably original and unsurpassed by many movies since this one.
It all begins with a typical night with a monster who aims to scare a sleeping child by creeping out of the closet. The whole thing goes awry and turns out to be a simulation and we discover the reasons why monsters actually come out of closets and scare the children of the human world. The Monsters scare the children because they need to collect the children's screams to a utility power plant where the screams generate electricity for their city of Monstropolis. However the city of Monstropolis is facing a looming power shortage because the children of the human world are becoming harder and harder to scare and thus brownouts are becoming more and more commonplace, threatening the very well being of the monster world. The problems don't stop there. While the top scarer of the monster crew James P. Sullivan (John Goodman) continues his winning streak as the number one scarer, a nemesis co-worker named Randall Boggs (Steve Buscemi) is also causing some headaches. The CEO of the company Henry J. Waternoose is also ready to use any means to keep his company from collapsing from the power crisis gripping Monstropolis.
The main storyline though is of a much more chaotic incident. According to Waternoose's warnings, the humans possibly carry germs that may be deadly for monsters to become infected with and the crews take drastic measures to avoid getting touched by the humans that they try to scare. One night, as Sullivan is going to turn in his assistant Mike Wazowski's paperwork and finds a door that is activated. He opens it and unaware of it, a toddler escapes through the door and right into the monster factory. Unable to get her back into her right bedroom, Sullivan attempts to disguise her but fails and as utter pandemonium follows, and vast numbers of C.D.A. (Child Detection Agency) decontamination units scouring the city for the missing child, Sullivan along with his longtime friend Mike Wazowski are on a long quest to get Boo home without being caught by the C.D.A. Sully and Mike however are unaware that they have several enemies that are working within their own ranks which make their mission to return Boo home more complicated and more dangerous.
The computer generated animation effects are absolutely breathtaking in just aobut every way you look at it. The animation effects of Sullivan's turquoise blue fur is so well done that it looks almost like actual live footage of a costume. Even the movements look incredibly lifelike and the details in the movie are just incredible! This movie is just about perfect in so many ways. If there is any quibble I have aobut this movie, it's that it's only 90 minutes long. Perhaps I'm spoiled at the movie lengths after seeing the Lord of The Rings movies but I think "Monsters Inc" should've been at least two hours long for more fun but that's just my opinion.
The actors selected for the voices perfectly match the personalities of the characters they provided the voice work for. The late James Coburn perfectly fitted the elderly role of the longtime elder Henry J. Waternoose, CEO of the Monsters Incorporated Company which his family has owned for three generations and it's really sad that Coburn moved on so soon after such a great movie. My favorite of all is of John Goodman who provides the stadium sized voice of the great James P. Sullivan, the top scarer of the Monsters Inc. workforce. He sounds so incredibly funny when he screams especially during when he discovers Boo has escaped into the factory. Billy Crystal is incredibly awesome playing Sullivan's constantly agitated assistant and lifelong friend Mike Wazowski and his voice is perfectly especially when Wazowski is uptight about things. Steve Buscemi as Randall Boggs, Jennifer Tilly as Celia, they're all great.
While younger viewers will certainly have a great time with the charm factor of this movie, older audiences will likely get a truly good message of about how even fearsome-looking creatures or human beings can in reality turn out being very gentle and caring beings who wouldn't even hurt a fly. And while I don't believe that monsters necessarily exist in most places, this movie also explains the reasons why monsters do this, scaring the daylights out of the sleeping children, they need their screams to power their cities but the monsters are just as scared of the children as the children are of them.
Enough said, go and buy this DVD as soon as you can. This is one of the greatest animated movies that has ever been made and the crew behind it's conception deserve the utmost praise for it's creation.
39 The Moose Hole - 'Monsters' Scares Up Quality Entertainment
Talk about a success story! Ask any normal movie-goer before 1995 who Pixar was, they would have given you a direct blank stare. In fact, unless you were well familiar with animated shorts, you would be hard pressed to find an average Joe who really knew that such an animation facility was in operation. After 1995 and the prodigious success of their first full-length animated venture, Toy Story, Pixar Animation Studios grew with tremendous strength partnering with Walt Disney Pictures in distributing their future animated films. That deal is now in serious question on whether it will be renewed or will result in the parting of the two studios. On Disney's side, the executives may be leaning more and more toward giving in to Pixar's demands considering the animation studio's features have brought in a combined $600 million domestically alone and recouping their budgets with each release. This is opposite to several of Disney's animated feature films such as Fantasia 2000, Dinosaur, and Atlantis: The Lost Empire that have failed to meet expectations. What happens with the two studios after this may hinder on the success or failure of Monsters Inc.
The story center around the misadventures of two monsters that create havoc in the secret monster city. James P. Sullivan works for Monsters Inc., a company that provides energy for Monstropolis. How do they obtain this energy you ask? By going into the bedrooms of children, scaring the young ones and gathering their screams which power everything from cars to lights. Sulley is the best of the best, thanks in part to his buddy Mike Wazowski who helps him on the scare floor. What's more is that everyone seems to just love the big guy, everyone except Randall Boggs, who continuously attempts to pull ahead of Sulley in the scare numbers only to fail. Everything in Sulley's life seems to be going perfectly, that is until he accidentally lets a small little girl into the monster world. From there, all hell breaks loose. Disney and Pixar once again create a picture perfect story that is filled with humor and heart. If you don't usually cry while watching a movie, you'll be hard pressed to see a dry eye including your own while watching this charming tale.
One of the most engaging aspects of Monsters Inc. has to be the vibrant voices behind the delightful, and at times scary, characters. The teaming of Billy Crystal and John Goodman has to be one of the biggest, if not the best, highlights of the film with each actor playing off each other gracefully and showcasing perfect chemistry together within the course of the feature. Steve Buscemi gives an utterly chilling voice-over performance for the slippery and cunning Randall Boggs. The familiar voice, at least for many adults going to see Monsters, brings about much needed sinister-like quality to outweigh the humor and the heart-tugging emotions that might have over-flooded the feature had the character not been added.
Overall, Monsters Inc. serves as a perfect example of the blending of intensity, humor, and heart so perfectly, it could only have come from the talented artists and writers at Disney and Pixar. They manage once again to out-due their previous successes including the original Toy Story and its sequel in both quality and storytelling unlike most films which, from film to film, tend to take a step backward. As effective as the feature was, there were moments where the filmmakers try too hard pulling off tear-jerker moments and eventually the emotions become a bit much. The ending to the film was a bit of a disappointment especially after it brings the audience to such an emotional peak as the film draws closer to its finale. What makes the ending more disappointing is that it seems to hint at a possible sequel that could never happen under the current Disney and Pixar agreement. But those squabbles are nothing compared to the overall effectively entertaining humor and visuals from one of the best family features in quite awhile.
40 Good, not great. A little disappointing.
Yeeahh . . . I was expecting something in the way of Toy Story and that might have been the problem. This movie about quirky monsters provided a couple of grins, but mostly groans and eye-rolling galore. Maybe I'm too old now, who knows?
41 Pixar Does It Again
"Monsters, Inc." is a funny addition to anyone's Pixar library. It's funnier than "A Bug's Life" and has a storyline that holds up better than "Toy Story." Sully and Mike are a great duo in this tale and it's fun to watch them interact with each other and Boo. The opening sequence in the test "Scare" room is funny, and the following sequence at Sully's house is hilarious. Steve Buscemi is a standout as Randall, the conniving culprit of the movie. He's devilishly funny and Mr. Waternoose isn't so bad either.
All of the monsters in this movie are designed with brilliancy. None of them come across as too scary for youngsters to watch. A cameo appearance by the "Abominable Snowman" leads to a funny moment with yellow sno-cones.
My 2 year-old wouldn't stop watching this movie for weeks after we purchased it, and now she's hooked on it again.
Humor for adults is included as well, but there is nothing offensive about any part of this movie. It's fun for everyone in the house and will hold the attention of even the toughest two year old critics.
42 Very Cute and Very Funny!
I didn't get to see Monster's Inc in a movie theater but I rented the DVD from Blcokbuster and I loved the movie and thought it was very cute and funny and after I returned the DVD to Blockbuster I was shopping in a store and saw that this two disc DVD set was on sale for about 15 or 16 dollars so I bought it and I'm glad I did because it has been watched alot, and is probably the movie in my DVD collection that has been watched the most and I highly recommend this DVD set which has the movie in widescreen at 1.85:1 and pan & scan at 1.33:1. I watch the widescreen format and the only time I have watched the pan and scan format is when someone I know wanted to see this movie but refused to watch it in widescreen.
43 ok
This movie should have been good but it didn't appeal to me at all. It didn't even seem funny. I felt like I wasted money because I believed the hype.
44 I Definantly Reccomend
This was an awesome movie with great characters. I watch it a lot, even though the story kind of drags on and on. After a while you do just get sick of watching it. But overall it is a nice movie, but not good for toddlers. My 2 year old cousin got really freaked out and had to leave the theaters because of the "randall" character. But if you are looking for a good story, good animation, and good characters, I would not hesitate to buy this DVD.
45 Pixar is entralling to kids of all ages!
My 5 year old son is autistic and watches this DVD over and over. Usually this drives me insane, but "Monsters Inc." is such a visual treat! Each time I watch it (and I've watched it a lot) I see something I missed before. Billy Crystal is a hoot, the images are unforgettable!
46 I loved this movie!!!
It is cute, funny, has a lot on adult in-jokes and I really love the "out-takes" at the end and the company play. I have watched it several times with my husband and I never get tired of it.
47 funny
This is such a cute & funny movie. I wish that I had seen it when it came out in theatres. I thought that it was going to be lame so that's why I didn't go. I was so surprised how funny this movie is. The dvd is packed with features, I really like that. Be sure to buy this for your dvd collection.
48 See How The Other Half Lives!
MONSTERS INC is yet another masterpiece from PIXAR / Disney. Flawless in both story and execution, MI is a treat for old and young alike. I watched it with my son and we both loved every minute! Billy Crystal & John Goodman are great as Mike and Sully (basically, the Laurel and Hardy of Monstropolis). They are as good as Woody and Buzz were in TOY STORY! Here we have an alternate monster universe, filled with interesting and hilarious creatures. Mike and Sully work together (and live together) at the Monsters Inc plant, where children's screams are turned into energy for the city. Monsters known as "scarers" go through doors into the closets of unsuspecting tots, making them scream in terror. This fills a tank back at the plant. Sully accidentally brings a little girl back with him, throwing everything into chaos. Will this tiny toddler of doom destroy all of Monstropolis? Can she be stopped? What is the horrible secret behind the scenes at Monsters Inc? Watch and find out...
49 One of the cutest movies I've ever seen
My nieces and nephew are crazy about this movie and, after putting it on one night a few months back to get one of them to sleep, I became hooked. (I've since bought a copy for myself.)
This movie is definitely for both children and adults. I'm FAR from being a prude but it's refreshing to be able to watch a movie without having to worry about every other word being a curse word, some guy's a** filling the screen, or some woman's breasts falling out of her too tight top. Once in a while, you just want to be able to sit down and enjoy a show without having to explain the sexual overtones.
It takes talent to be able to use your voice in the way that Billy Crystal, John Goodman, and the other actors and actresses in this movie did. To me, doing voice work takes more out of you than being seen on the screen.
On the DVD version, be sure to check out the short film, "Mike's New Car." Hilarious.
Pixar did a fantastic job with the animation. I'm sure it took forever to put this movie together and three cheers from someone who is appreciative of their hard work.
I don't understand how anyone can attack this movie, or any kids movie for that matter. The line about the content not being real enough got tiresome a real long time ago.
Kids need to daydream once in a while. They don't need to deal with "reality" 24/7. That's an adult's job.
50 Not just for kids
I was dying laughing at the movies. It was hilarious and with a nice happy ending. My husband and I enjoyed it very much and bought it on DVD.
51 Had to respond to so tired's review.....
My family and I love this movie. I suppose some of the other reviewers might say that this shows a lack of intelligence on our part as they apparently felt the movie mindless and trite. Obviously, I disagree. I was happy to find a movie that tries to tell young children that there is nothing to fear from "monster's" or what's in their closet/under their bed. Aren't those common fears for young children ? What an inventive way to say it ! My daughter was not scared by any portion of the movie and immediately identified with boo.
52 Very Cute
So...everything I thought about monsters when I was a kid is wrong, huh? I was scared of them, but it turns out there was nothing for me to be afraid of, because they're really afraid of us! Better yet, they need us, while we don't need them at all! And what do they need us for? To power their society from the screams coerced from children. I'll never be afraid of an open closet again. There is a cute film, with John Goodman as the voice of a gigantic, goofy blue monster, name of Sully, and Billy Crystal as the voice of a walking green eyeball. Throw in a two-year-old human girl, whom Sully calls "Boo" (ha ha) and you've got a charming movie that will appeal to children and adults alike.
53 This stinks
Do not wast your time and money. a tigger movie.
54 Pixar just keeps getting better
While the "Toy Story" movies had a fairly simple story, as did "A Bug's Life," "Monsters, Inc." marks real progress for Pixar. While one expects greater technical sophistication with each film (and said expectations are always rewarded), this film also marks the first time where shades of gray creep into the story, and new heights in creativity in the setting, characters and storyline are added to the mix.
The three Pixar films prior to this are mostly kids' stuff, with the fun for adults being the gee whiz technical aspects (and seeing long-ago toys come to life), "Monsters, Inc." slyly plays with adult conventions, making it a delight for audiences of all ages.
For younger viewers, the film may run a little long, but it's still time well-spent. The added features on the DVD are excellent as well, but are arranged in a more kid-friendly format than adult viewers might prefer, although not to the ridiculous extent present on the first Harry Potter DVD.
Recommended for film fans of all ages, including adults who worry that Pixar is already starting to rest on their considerable laurels.
55 An "adult" masterpiece
When you are young children's mother or father you usually have to see lots of films that you'll never try any other way. But, unexpectecly, sometimes, a few, the film is an extrordinary masterpiece for adults. Children may laugh about 10 or 20 sketches, but if you are an adult you may laugh about 100 or 200 real funny ideas! Recently we found it in "Shrek" or in Pixar's Monsters Inc., good for kids... but much better for adults!
Monsters Inc. is fourth full-lenght Pixar's film. After the masterpieces "Toy Story", "A Bug's Life" and "Toy Story 2". All Pixar's films are made completely by computers, but the ideas came from an extraordinary talented human group, headed by John Lasseter.
The main characters are: James P. Sullivan "Sullie", a big horned blue monster, the most frightening one but with an extraordinary heart; Mike Wazowsky, a funny one-eyed little green monster, his best friend; an Randall, a black-hearted reptil, a jealous cheater.
Monsters live in their own world, but they need energy that they obtain from children's shouts. Then they need to enter through the ward-robe door to the child's room, scare him and obtain energy.
But monsters think that children are dangerous and infectious, if a child touches you you'll probably die. But Boo, a 2-3 years old girl, gets into the monster's world because she thinks that Sullie is a big nice kitty.
Don't think twice! Rent a video! Buy a DVD! Whatever you want... but don't miss this extraordinary "adult" masterpiece.
56 Unexpectedly entertaining!
I never planned to see this movie in the theater; I got talked into seeing it by a first date. The problem with today's multi-screened theaters is they give viewers too many options and choices. Have you ever taken a bunch of children to the movie theater only to find they all want to see something different? The end result is usually a King Solomon-like decision where you please some and disappoint the others. After viewing the entertainment section of my local newspaper to find a film my first date and I would both enjoy, I came to the decision to see the remake of "Ocean's 11". However, when we arrived at the theater, my date noticed that "Monster's Inc." was also playing at the same facility. "Monster's Inc.'s" subject matter contrasted sharply to that of "Ocean's 11". Although I really wasn't in the mood to see a film like this, I had to compromise and give in to her demands. I was surprised to see that although this was basically a children's movie, it had some mature subject matter cleverly intertwined within it all. To view it at home, the choice between DVD and VHS videocassette is clear; get the DVD. The DVD version has added features like different languages and subtitiles as well as behind-the-scene features that show how the movie was made.
57 It's scare-reffic!!!
Monsters, Inc comes as the fourth film by the wonderful people at Pixar Animation Studios. This movie is a hilarious and lighthearted comedy for the whole family to laugh at!
John Goodman and Billy Crystal provide voices for the lead characters, and Crystal is especially good as Mike, a little loser who lives for the chance to earn the 'scare record' with partner Scully at Monsters Incorporated.
The superior quality of animation developed at Pixar cannot be emphasised enough, with flawless video quality from start to finish. The child in the film, known affectionately as Boo, is incredibly cute and irresistebly funny.
A wonderful film, more than worth its weight in gold, and a must have for every collection!
58 LOVE IT!!!
My child loves this movie so much that our tape is almost worn out.
59 MONSTROUSLY DELIGHTFUL
I LOVED THIS MOVIE! I'd never seen it in the movies, and when my wife bought it for me for a Christmas present, I wasn't sure how I'd like it. IT IS A WONDERFUL AND CHARMING MOVIE. What's amazing with the Pixar animation is how great it uses its characters as if they were really human. I even found myself thinking it was a real cast! Just the way they used Billy Crystal's Mike "eye" is amazing! With so little to work with, they captured the many moods of this delightful little rogue. Goodman was terrific as Sully; Mary Gibbs is so much fun as the little girl, Boo, whose many moods are presented in such childlike wonder, you can't help but shed a few tears at the end. Also effective are James Coburn as the nasty spidereman boss; the inimitable Steve Buscemi was devilishly evil as Randall; I don't know who voiced Roz, but she was great. The movie has so much going for it: clever scripting; generous doses of satire; and a song that deserved its Oscar.
This is one fine family film and I highly recommend it!
60 One of my family's favorite films!
This has to be one of the greatest films ever! My children and I have watched this film so many times that we nearly have it memorized, and still we slip it into the DVD player a few times a week! The laughs are non-stop, Mike and Sully are unbelievably lovable, the character Boo is adorable, and the ''monster world'' is a place you will want to visit time and again. BUY THIS MOVIE! It will be money very well spent.
61 A must-see in the Disney/Pixar collection!
My boyfriend and I walked into the theatre on opening night to find an alarming amount of couples and groups in their late teens/early twenties. I guess I thought a group of 16 year olds would think themselves to be "too adult" to walk into a children's movie.
And a children's movie it was, too. Disney movies are usually laced with sexual overtones and other adult themes. Monsters, Inc pleasantly surprised me with its lack of such things. It was wholesome and honest and touched a heartstring way down deep, as almost all Disney movies tend to do.
Monsters, Inc features the voices of John Goodman and Billy Crystal as James P. Sullivan (Sulley) and Mike Wazowski, two fun loving monsters. They're best friends and work together as partners at the local energy company, Monsters, Inc. An odd sort of energy company, it collects screams from human children to generate power. Human children are known to be deadly to the touch and scream collectors at Monsters, Inc are some of the bravest creatures in the land.
Of course, what's a movie without a bad guy? Steve Buscemi plays Randall, a chameleon sort of creature who is the Number 2 scream collector (below Sulley, of course) at Monsters, Inc. Greedy and conniving, Randall will do almost anything to gain #1 status, even if it means harming an innocent child.
As seen in the previews, a human child does get through the doors at Monsters, Inc despite all the precautions. Sulley and Mike find out they're not lethal after all and frightening them to collect their screams is not the best way to solve the energy shortage.
The child, who Sulley dubs "Boo" is just about the most adorable rendition of a child I've ever seen in animation. Her voice is done by a real little girl, Mary Gibbs which just adds to the realism. You'll find yourself giddy watching little Boo run all over the place, having fun being a kid while Sulley and Mike try to "cope" with their "problem" - having a "toxic" child on the loose.
Disney has hit the nail on the head this time and has finally perfected making a movie that children and adults will love to watch without sections going over the child's head. If you just want to sit down for 90 minutes and laugh, Monsters, Inc should be the first place you stop.
62 Not what I expected
In the world behind our closet doors, monsters like Mike (Billy Crystal) and Sulley (John Goodman) work hard for their income. The monster world depends on children's screams. Big companies like Monsters, Inc. collect the scream energy and use it to make lightbulbs glow and cars drive. Since the kids are being desensitized, the monsters are having a hard time to scare the kids. One day, Sulley accidentally lets a human child into the monster world. Since kids are supposed to be poisonous and carry loads of diseases, pandemonium ensues. After Mike and Sulley discover that the girl they nicknamed Boo actually seems quite harmless, they decide to bring her back through her door into her room. Now, Mike and Sulley have to face an enemy within their own ranks.
63 Really GREAT!!!!
I picked up this DVD in the hopes my daughter would enjoy it. She was rather young to watch a full length movie at the time. However I would like to say that I found it rather enjoyable.The story is original and you cannot say enough about the Pixar animation. I can now say it is one of my favorite animated movies!!!!Maybe I really picked it up for myself...........
64 "We scare because we care"
Another winner from Pixar. The movie is about a group of monsters who scare small children by emerging from their closet. Their screams are used to power their city. The problem is that the monsters are more afraid of the children. They believe that contact with a child is fatal. Well an extemely adorable two year old girl accidently enters their world and causes a panic. She befriends the top scarer John Sullivan who bonds with the child. Sullivan and his friend Mike desperately ties to get the child back home. THe movie is funny as well as very sweet escpecially the relationship between SUllivan and the child.
The animation is quite good and very detailed. Every stand of fur on sullivans body moves independantly giving the look of real fur. I saw specials on how they made this possible. It seams every new animation feature furthwer sets the mark for computer animation.
65 We love this movie!
I bought this for my son shortly after he turned 2. My husband and I saw Monsters Inc in the theatre, so we knew what to expect. We eased our son into it by watching all the bonus footage and outtakes. By the time the movie started, my son was hooked! He watches this movie at least once a week. His favorite bonus footage is "The Birds." This is another great movie from Pixar -- can't wait for the next one! I just wish I could find Monsters Inc toys. After they recalled Sulley with Boo, they never came out with any new ones. Oh well.... we love this movie!
66 So tired...
Am I the only one that's sick of the same damn characters in every Pixar film? How many times do we have to be subjected to the Mike Wazowski character? Come on! Plucky, wise-cracking, comedy-relief of a side-kick. As for the rest? Be sure to expect a round of cliches bottled off with some contrived "twists", and a really moronic plot (Kid's screams? How long did it take to think THAT wild idea up? Morons). There's no wit, little is funny, characters are not even close to being engaging or interesting... Pixar used up all their steam with their other 3 classics (Toy Story, Toy Story 2 and A Bug's Life)... it's no wonder this mess is void of any intelligence.
Finding Nemo looks equally bad.
67 Fully loaded with fun
Honestly, I didn't enjoy monster inc as toy story2.
but this dvd is awesome! It's fully loaded with bonus, games, short movies etc.
the best part is the academy award winner short animation: for the bird. it's sooo funny!!!
and don't forget to watch 'the charade' trailler. I still laugh after watching it over and over again...
"two words?, movie?, star wars..." :))
68 WONDERFUL
A great film and the DVD is loaded with extras. Suitable for ages two and up.
This is a film most adults will also enjoy.
69 Sons loves it! Plot line confusing at times.
My son wants to watch this movie everyday! We're not quite sure what he loves so much, but it is an enjoyable movie. Some of the plot is confusing, which is odd for Disney, but it is excusable. Recommended!
70 Creative story and great animation
A little green ball with one eye, and a large purple spotted furball--with the voices of Billy Crystal and John Goodman--already a great premise to the movie! The storyline was so creative, a whole city "Monstropolis" powered by the screams of frightened children, yet it was the monsters who were deathly afraid of the little ones... "one touch will kill you!" is the mantra of the monsters-in-training.
Obviously the animation will attract the children, but do not ignore this one adults! There are some great laughs for you that none of the children will understand... too many instances to recount here.
A very fun movie to watch--Pixar and Disney team-ups have added another great one to the list!
71 Wow
Pixar is deffinatly the best movie animation company out there. This movie proves it. For those of you who don't know, pixar also created Ice Age and finding nimo, otehr great movies. The movie takes place inside a world in which monsters live. To power their city, they send monsters through "transport doors" that put them in the closets of children. They then scare the kids and capure their screams to be converted into power. Chaos occurs when a child accident escapes into the monster world, and two monsters have to try and sneak him back into the human world.
I dont want to give to much away, but this is a great movie.
Another benefit to getting this dvd is teh hours of extras it contains. So many hidden suprises, you have to get this movie to see them.
72 Wow
Pixar is deffinatly the best movie animation company out there. This movie proves it. For those of you who don't know, pixar also created finding nimo, another great movie. The movie takes place inside a world in which monsters live. To power their city, they send monsters through "transport doors" that put them in the closets of children. They then scare the kids and capure their screams to be converted into power. Chaos occurs when a child accident escapes into the monster world, and two monsters have to try and sneak him back into the human world.
I dont want to give to much away, but this is a great movie.
Another benefit to getting this dvd is teh hours of extras it contains. So many hidden suprises, you have to get this movie to see them.
73 Wow
Pixar is deffinatly the best movie animation company out there. This movie proves it. For those of you who don't know, pixar also created finding nimo, another great movie. The movie takes place inside a world in which monsters live. To power their city, they send monsters through "transport doors" that put them in the closets of children. They then scare the kids and capure their screams to be converted into power. Chaos occurs when a child accident escapes into the monster world, and two monsters have to try and sneak him back into the human world.
I dont want to give to much away, but this is a great movie.
Another benefit to getting this dvd is teh hours of extras it contains. So many hidden suprises, you have to get this movie to see them.
74 Delightfully Delicious For Kids Of All Ages
I intentionally waited for this to come out on dvd and have since recommended it to several of my friends who have all loved it!! This is a story that will completely entertain from start to finish. The extras are outstanding -- especially the extra outtakes!! Each time I see them, I still laugh hard!!!
This is a story of two mis-matched characters who work for a scare factory only to discover one of the kids slipped into the factory. Follow the antics of how "Boo" gets returned.
75 Cute and Hilariously Funny!
Monsters Inc is a cute movie and it's so funny, I have watched the DVD about 4 times now and I never get bored and since there are so many jokes and gags in the movie I see things I missed before.
I recommend this movie, it's great for every member of the family and so worth buying!
The lemon snowcone scene is pretty amusing. It's funny that Mike mistakes it for yellow snow.
76 Very Cleaver
This was really a fun animation to watch. It is funny and very clever. That's why it has so much appeal to all age groups. Just one suggestion if you buy this: MAKE SURE YOU WATCH IT AT THE END WHEN THE CREDITS START ROLLING....Some of the most clever and funniest bit are during the ending credits so don't consider it finished until the credits are finished....
77 what cool show
this is truely a fine show ever made. my son's frined Peter love
it so much that we all together watched the show for 59 times!!!!
the next good one is the Shrek which i'll give it also a 5 stars.
amazing job done.
78 HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! . . . YEAH--IT WAS THAT FUNNY!
What a hilarious, goofy, warm-hearted film! It passed the JOY test--my two-year old kept asking to see it again (even when her favorite Caillou was on--sorry PBS). Commercialism, the energy crisis, jobs vs. ethics, employee incentive programs (yes this one even encouraged team work) that turn employees against each other--all the big adult issues are plowed through in a manner that tells us the kids are right--stop screaming--go out and play instead.
Joy triumphs over fear in the end, and good characters win, bad characters lose, and cunning characters get their just rewards. Monsters Inc. is a joyful film that will leave thoughtful viewers contemplating the monsters in their own lives, and that perhaps we approach it all in a very backwards manner.
The acting and animation were superb. This is great stuff! Buy it...rent it...enjoy it again and again!
79 Great movie to go with Toy Story!
Funny characters, funny things during the movie. Genius! Woody would be Mike and Buzz would be Sulley. Why wouldn't I say it was great? It was a FANTASTIC movie. If you are thinking about a movie, think more about this one. DISNEY PICTURES PRESENTS MONSTERS INC. THE GREATEST MOVIE THEY HAVE CREATED YET!
80 hahahahaa
the movie is sooooo funny! i totally love the mini movies @ tha end! well disney and pixar have done it agian they made a movie funny 4 tha whole family, my fave charater is mike wasokaey!
81 A movie for kids and adults...and immature adults
Buy it. Every movie collection needs this in it. Watch several times. Kids love it. I love it (Big Kid).
The sounds and clarity are unbelievable. Better than at the theater since you can pause and continue.
The story is wonderful and gives new perspective to monsters. My two year old loves it.
82 a great and funny movie
If you love Billy Crystal or John Goodman this is the movie for you. Billy Crystal is Mike and he is so funny as the second banana in the movie not to be outdone by his furry and funny counterpart Sully (goodman). I think you will enjoy this movie right along with the kids..
83 So thats what was in my closet for so many years!!
As a young person, I (allong with many others) could never sleep with my closet door open. Well now I know the reason.
Monsters, Inc. has the quality of a kids cartoon that adults dearly need. It has the limited "adult" humor (such as Mike forgetting his anaversary) that makes the adult happy that the movie is not "Blues Clues" or Barney.
The computer animation is perfect, especially in an extra on the DVD entitled Mike's New Car. Additionally, the other extras on the DVD are worth it, including how they made the fur on the monsters look real, to the creation of a monster world.
Finaly, the two main characters make a great pair, so much so that you may even feel like calling our best friend after watching this movie just to say hello.
84 Boo!
I loved this film, though For the Birds was slightly annoying. I watched this with my father who enjoyed it too. I kind of thought that the evil one shouldn't be Randalph, maybe Waternoose and someone else. I can't explain why. I'd recommend it to most people.
85 One of the cutest movies ever
I love this movie. Boo is so cute and each character's personality is just fun. The whole time is one big adventure!
86 "C'mon BRUSH, BRUSH, Scary Monsters do not have plaque.."
What a funny movie! This is true "family" entertainment, for everyone will enjoy it from Mom to Dad to Kid. Monsters Inc. is the leading source of energy for monster land. The premise is simple: Monsters scare children, when the children scream it is bottled as useable energy for monster land. James Sullivan (Goodman) is Monsters Inc's top scarer and his sidekick Mike (Crystal) is his assistant. Sully is about to break the All-Time Scare record when a child enters monster land. The rest is trying to return Boo (the child) back to her door and get her safely home. This movie is flat-out hilarious and not just for kids. Billy Crystal steals the show as Mike and has some great one liners. Goodman is too comfortable playing the lovable oaf Sully. James Cobern and Steve Buscemi round out the cast as Henry Waternoose (CEO of Monsters Inc.) and Randall Boggs (the villain) respectively. Overall, a wild ride and destined to become a Disney/Pixar classic. PLEASE MAKE A SEQUEL!! Highly Recommended.
87 Awwww!
How touching. I love this movie. It is great for kids but can be scary at times. Children under 6 or kids that scare easily sahould not see this movie alone.
88 Mike Wazowski!
One of the best movies I have seen in a long time! Monsters need to scare children and harness their screams to provide electricity for their town. Little "Boo" isn't scared and follows them into the monster world -- but children are not allowed in the world; they are contaminated! When Sully and Mike learn that it's not really true, they make some good changes to the factory. I'm not telling what they are though!
This film is full of adventure and humor and is great for adults and children alike!
89 imaginative and adorable
I love this movie. It's a great kids as well as grown ups movie. It makes monsters look cute and cuddly. It is also good for helping children get over there fear of monsters and the dark by creating a great story line that monsters don't scare because they want to, but because they are dependant on screams for life.
90 Wonderful!
This movie is just great. I had thought it was a pure kids movie, but when I watched it I fell in love with it. What a great story, and the animation was excellent. I highly recommend this flick to anyone with a heart.
91 Scary Movie
If you enjoyed Shrek the Dreamworks animated movie and all the other Pixar movies including TOY STORY, A BUG'S LIFE and TOY STORY 2 then you will totally love this movie. It's a funny movie along with the new movie FINDING NEMO about a hairy monster and his sidekick the one eye-balled take a girl back home. The girl is so adorable. The evil Randall tries to kidnap her. I went to see that movie three times. I own the DVD and let me tell you. That was great and exciting along with Shrek.
92 EXCELLENT! WONDERFUL! AMAZING!
This movie is fantastic! My two year old will not leave the room until the entire movie is over. He absolutely loves it, and my brother (age 31) loves it, although he won't admit it. It has everything a family wants in a movie. The story, the characters, the art, its all there. I am in awe of the disney pixar studios. they really know how to entertain everyone from age 2 to 200.
93 Good movie
This movie is pretty good. My 10 year old loved it. But my 3 year old (who usually enjoys children's movies) found it boring and refused to watch more than 2 minutes. Monsters Inc is also a good movie if grandparents are coming or if you have another family visit you. It is entertaining for most age groups. Everyone over the age of 5 in my family thinks it's great.
If you are buying this for some one over the age of 5, I highly recommend this movie.
94 This was a funny movie
This movie was funny because I like when Sulley act like he was sick when he thought the little girl named Boo was being smashed by a machine. At the end of the movie it was funny becaues Mike's new car got broken because Mike kept on messing with the buttons.
95 Pixar at it's Best
I for one have to say that I really enjoyed this movie, I really thought that humor was very funny and appropiate for all ages. When I walked into the theater I thought wait... John Goodman and Billy Crystal, pah this movie is gonna have jokes that most younger audiances will not understand. But I went in because I am a big fan of toy story and thought their might be some hope for this movie
So when I walked in there was this movie playing,...I was laughing so hard. I still think that this is one of the best movies of all time. And it has been over a year of two now since I have seen it. (Just in case you dont know I watch alot of movies)
This movie is about two monsters trying to put a little human back into the human world. They meet a lot of funny yet scary suprises on the Way!
Monsters INC gets two thumbs way way up. I will give this movie 10 out 5 stars. This movie may scare some of the little ones during parts with the monsters. But other than that I think this is a movie everyone will enjoy.
Colin Nickell
96 I Love this movie
Ok, I admit I am such a kid myself. I collect almost every Disney video there is but this has to be one of my all time favorites. My son who is four watches this over and over again. We get such the giggles and it is fun to sit down and snuggle with him and watch it. My husband even liked it, but don't let him know i told you. Billy Crystal and John Goodman are the greatest.
97 OUTSTANDING!
I would like to know how they made such an adorable little
girl like Boo by computer? This move is outstanding. The
characters are so real that you could almost reach out and
touch them.
I watched this one with my grandchildren and they did not
move from start to finish, that's pretty good for little ones.
There are a few characters that might scare the very young, and
I would say to wait until the child reaches around 3 or 4 before
they are allowed to see this movie.
However, it is excellent and ends up on a wonderful note that
should dismiss fear from the 'monster' being in the closet.
Great movie, alot of fun! Enjoyable!
98 Cute Movie
This movie is great for the children in your life, without being overly annoying or too boring for adults. Its funny and it even made me cry the first time I saw it. I diffently reccomend getting this movie!
99 A monster fun
This film has it all for everyone. Great voice acting + sound effects, unbelievable animations. And best of all, superb storytelling. Monsters Inc makes me teary-eyed.
100 This is a great Movie!
I loved this movie-
40 years old and I loved all the characters. I love Mike!!
