A charming cartoon classic coming courtesy of a successful collaboration by the good folks at Disney and Pixar.
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11/18/09
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Monsters, Inc. (2001)
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Reviews Counted:163
Fresh:155
Rotten:8
Average Rating:7.9/10
Consensus: Even though Monsters, Inc lacks the sophistication of the Toy Story series, it is a still delight for children of all ages.
Theatrical Release:Nov 2, 2001 Wide
Box Office: $255,660,741
Synopsis: Intelligent, funny, adorable, and beautifully animated, MONSTERS, INC. will delight fans of SHREK and TOY STORY, while drawing a new audience of curious, kid-friendly viewers. Billy Crystal and... [More]
Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Jennifer Tilly
Director: Peter Docter
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Reviews for Monsters, Inc.
Monsters, Inc. is a celebration of unforgettable characters and a world unlike no other.
11/15/09
From its jazzy main titles to its gentle fadeout, Monsters, Inc. has something that money can't buy. It's likeable. [Blu-ray]
11/12/09
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09/08/09
Another great masterpiece from the people at PIXAR and a fun movie all around. Parents take your kids to see this.
04/29/09
The complexities of the script, while clever, will likely fly over the heads of most within its target demographic.
10/18/08
No review available.
10/18/08
The good guys are those who realize that laughter is stronger than fear. That's a message worth taking to heart these jittery days.
09/01/08
Top CriticThe excellent basic ideas have yielded too few twists and dramatic junctures to keep the picture flying at the level at which it starts.
09/01/08
Top CriticIt'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.
09/01/08
No review available.
12/27/07
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.
06/20/07
Top CriticBrighter and more exuberant than Shrek, this would be a worthy winner of the first animation Oscar.
12/30/06
As witty and inspired as the company's previous animations, this magical tale benefits from its setting, Monstropolis, where monsters of ecery shape and size reside.
12/27/06
The balance tilts towards action and gags, and does them gloriously.
06/24/06
One thing counts head and shoulders above razzle-dazzle eye candy (or anything else, for that matter): the story and characters, and Monsters, Inc. introduces worthy additions to the Pixar pantheon.
12/06/05
An undeniably entertaining success. For children, parents, babysitters, and lovers of imagination, Pixar continues to be a godsend.
10/01/05
It's like a package of your favorite snacks that you open to discover is only half full.
12/06/04
Monsters, Inc. is like an oasis in the middle of the desert, featuring the sort of writing [and] acting... that used to mark great movies.
01/04/04
Guaranteed to make you hoover up the popcorn and convince any kid that there's no need to be scared of whatever’s lurking underneath the bed.
03/26/03
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