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Monsters, Inc. (2001)

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Average Rating: 7.9/10
Reviews Counted: 167
Fresh: 159 | Rotten: 8

Even though Monsters, Inc lacks the sophistication of the Toy Story series, it is a still delight for children of all ages.

Average Rating: 7.1/10
Critic Reviews: 33
Fresh: 29 | Rotten: 4

Even though Monsters, Inc lacks the sophistication of the Toy Story series, it is a still delight for children of all ages.

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Movie Info

After exploring the worlds of toys and bugs in the two Toy Story films and A Bug's Life, the award-winning computer animation company Pixar delves into the realm of monsters with its fourth feature. Hulking, blue-furred behemoth James P. "Sully" Sullivan (John Goodman) and his one-eyed assistant Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) are employed by Monsters, Inc., a scream processing factory. It seems that the denizens of their realm thrive on the screams of kids spooked by monsters lurking under their

G, 1 hr. 32 min.

Animation, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

Directed By: Pete Docter , Billy Crystal

Written By: Andrew Stanton, Daniel Gerson

In Theaters: Nov 2, 2001 Wide

On DVD: Sep 17, 2002

Box Office:$255.7M

Buena Vista Distribution Compa

Monsters, Inc. Trailer & Photos

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Cast

John Goodman
James P. Sullivan "Sull...
Billy Crystal
Mike Wazowski
Mary Gibbs
Boo
Steve Buscemi
Randall Boggs
James Coburn
Henry J. Waternoose
Jennifer Tilly
Celia
Bob Peterson
Roz
John Ratzenberger
Yeti
Frank Oz
Fungus
Daniel Gerson
Needleman/Smitty
Steve Susskind
Floor Manager
Bonnie Hunt
Flint
Jeff Pidgeon
Bile
Sam Black
George
Rodger Bumpass
Additional Voice
Kay Panabaker
Additional Voice

Critic Reviews for Monsters, Inc.

All Critics (168) | Top Critics (33) | Fresh (171) | Rotten (8) | DVD (44)

The good guys are those who realize that laughter is stronger than fear. That's a message worth taking to heart these jittery days.

September 1, 2008 Full Review Source: TIME Magazine

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

Top Critic

The excellent basic ideas have yielded too few twists and dramatic junctures to keep the picture flying at the level at which it starts.

September 1, 2008 Full Review Source: Variety

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

Top Critic

The analogy to our dependence on, say, oil is soon abandoned, the better to blur the distinction between abstract and concrete--something older viewers of this 2001 animated adventure may appreciate more than younger ones.

June 20, 2007 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

Top Critic

I enjoyed it.

January 22, 2002 Full Review Source: New York Magazine

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Peter Rainer

New York Magazine

Top Critic

The plot premises of Monsters, Inc. strike me as downright peculiar for a supposed children's entertainment.

November 14, 2001 Full Review Source: New York Observer

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Andrew Sarris

New York Observer

Top Critic

It's agreeable and often funny, and adults who take their kids to see it might be surprised to find themselves having a pretty good time.

November 3, 2001 Full Review Source: Salon.com

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Charles Taylor

Salon.com

Top Critic

A typically engrossing Pixar effort...

January 11, 2011 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Cute, kid-friendly monster movie; may scare sensitive kids.

December 26, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Though "Monsters, Inc." relies more on spinning-plates plot than its Pixar peers, this romp retains the charm and heart of the animation juggernaut's forte - adding extra to ordinary hopes, in this case leaving great impressions on the kids we love.

September 19, 2010 Full Review Source: Suite101.com

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Nick Rogers

Suite101.com

A charming cartoon classic coming courtesy of a successful collaboration by the good folks at Disney and Pixar.

November 18, 2009 Full Review Source: NewsBlaze

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Kam Williams

NewsBlaze

A charming cartoon classic coming courtesy of a successful collaboration by the good folks at Disney and Pixar.

November 18, 2009 Full Review Source: Sly Fox

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Kam Williams

Sly Fox

A stunning release of one of Pixar's most sadly underappreciated works.

November 16, 2009 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Matt Noller

Slant Magazine

Monsters, Inc. is a celebration of unforgettable characters and a world unlike any other.

November 15, 2009 Full Review Source: Movie Views

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Ryan Cracknell

Movie Views Source: Movie Views

From its jazzy main titles to its gentle fadeout, Monsters, Inc. has something that money can't buy. It's likeable. [Blu-ray]

November 12, 2009 Full Review Source: Groucho Reviews

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Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews Source: Groucho Reviews

Disney's Pixar has done it again with the delightful Monsters, Inc.--so sit back, bring the whole family and have a wonderful time.

September 8, 2009 Full Review Source: Hollywood.com

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Kit Bowen

Hollywood.com

Another great masterpiece from the people at PIXAR and a fun movie all around. Parents take your kids to see this.

April 29, 2009 Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

The complexities of the script, while clever, will likely fly over the heads of most within its target demographic.

October 18, 2008 Full Review Source: rec.arts.movies.reviews

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David N. Butterworth

rec.arts.movies.reviews

It's funny and endearing, but its strengths are more in the 'physical' humour than in the dialogue, which isn't as rich in wit as Pixar's previous outings.

September 1, 2008 Full Review Source: Film4

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Daniel Etherington

Film4

Brighter and more exuberant than Shrek, this would be a worthy winner of the first animation Oscar.

December 30, 2006 Full Review Source: Empire Magazine

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Empire Magazine

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you don't get anymore classier than Monsters Inc. and has become Pixar's best creations, but we are used to great productions coming from the minds of Pixar.

October 29, 2011

Scott Green

Super Reviewer

Good movie :) Hilarious and another disney pixar classic :) Billy Crystal is hilarious as Mike Wazowski as well as John Goodman as Sully & Mary Gibbs as Boo :) :) :)

April 5, 2008

Cassie Hill

Super Reviewer

Monsters, Inc. Quotes

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1. Boo: Kitty!
– Submitted by Rodrigo R (56 days ago)
1. Celia: You expect me to believe that pack of lies, Mike Wazowski!?
2. Boo: Mike Wazowski!
3. Celia: *gasps*
4. Mike Wazowski: I love you schmooksie poo!
– Submitted by Ceara R (3 months ago)
1. Mike Wazowski: Put that thing back where it came from, or so help me!
– Submitted by Wouter V (3 months ago)
1. James P. Sullivan "Sully": What have I done? This could ruin the company.
2. Mike Wazowski: Who cares about the company? What about us? That thing is a killing machine! [points at Boo, who is babbling harmlessly] I bet it's waiting for us to fall asleep, and then - bam! Oh, we're easy prey, my friend. Easy prey! We're sitting targets!
– Submitted by Lucas M (5 months ago)
1. Roz: Wazowski! You didn't file your paperwork last night.
– Submitted by Lucas M (5 months ago)