Monsters, Inc. (2012)
Average Rating: 8/10
Reviews Counted: 190
Fresh: 182 | 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: 7.4/10
Critic Reviews: 42
Fresh: 38 | Rotten: 4
Even though Monsters, Inc lacks the sophistication of the Toy Story series, it is a still delight for children of all ages.
liked it
Average Rating: 3.8/5
User Ratings: 1,216,774
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
Watch It Now
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
ADVERTISEMENT
Monsters, Inc. Trailer & Photos
All Critics (190) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (182) | Rotten (8) | DVD (46)
It's in the visuals that 'Monsters Inc' comes to life, from the jazzy, Norman McLaren influenced opening to the hilarious, shakycam amateur-dramatic recap over the closing credits.
Top CriticIt may be harder nowadays to dazzle audiences with fancy visual effects, but Monsters, Inc. 3D proves that smart, imaginative storytelling still does the trick every time.
Most of the charm of "Monsters Inc." comes from its vocal cast.
If history is any guide, you and your family - whether young or old - will probably want to see "Monsters University" over and over.
The movie itself stands up well, even from an adult, two-dimensional perspective.
Its reassuring message is more relevant than ever.
While nippers will love the colourful creatures and their slapstick antics, grown-ups will find less humour and layers than in the likes of Toy Story, meaning less overall appeal as a result.
[I] really don't see the point of paying extra for children under eight. Their eyes are still developing, their noses are still small for slippery glasses, and... isn't a trip to the pictures enough for them in any case?
If anything, it improves with age.
Monsters displays wonderful imagination which makes it worth reliving in an extra dimension - particularly the energetic chase scene along a conveyor belt of doors.
Pixar's soaringly lovely fourth feature ...
[An] exciting, imaginative and very likable adventure.
Despite its eternal message about physical differences and the importance of love over fear of the unknown, Monsters, Inc primarily remains an ambitious concept film.
Another chance to see Pixar's most dazzling premise, now spruced up with a third dimension.
Now in 3D, the filmmakers have created a wonderful reality - the reality of Monstropolis, which like the worlds of Oz and Pleasantville, whisk us far, far away on a magic carpet of fantasy
A shrewdly timed reminder of Pixar's early, heady days, when the animation powerhouse could do no wrong.
This didn't need 3D to work. It long ago passed the kids-wear-out-the-DVD-rewatching-it test.
There's really little reason to check out Monsters, Inc. 3D in... well, 3D, rather than going for a good old-fashioned 2D screening instead.
It does well, but not brilliantly: an amusing trifle from a studio whose best work still lay ahead of it.
Not quite a Pixar classic, but funny, witty and visually spectacular enough to be enjoyed again on the big screen.
Monsters, Inc. continues a positive 3D trend for the company, who appear to be selecting their upgraded titles wisely, choosing features that benefit from the additional depth.
Not even the opportunistic 3D-ification can squander the pure delight of the film's meticulously detailed world of ragtag creatures.
Audience Reviews for Monsters, Inc.
Super Reviewer
Super Reviewer
-
- Mike Wazowski: What can I say? The camera loves me!
-
- James P. Sullivan "Sully": You know, I don't think she's all that dangerous.
- Mike Wazowski: Yeah, we can keep her. I've always wanted a pet that could kill me!
-
- Celia: Go get him googly bear!
-
- Mike Wazowski: Whew! You got any deodorant I can borrow?
- James P. Sullivan "Sully": Yeah. I've got 'Smelly Garbage' and 'Old Dumpster'.
-
- Additional Voice: What's your name?
- Boo: Mike Wazowski!
-
- Yeti: Abominable! That's what they called me! Don't you think thats a little harsh? I mean, how about the Adorable Snowman?
Discussion Forum
| Topic | Last Post | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Why the hell does every time ANOTHER pixar film (that is still a very good movie) comes out, they say: | 21 days ago | 14 |
| Milky Milk Milk | 2 months ago | 9 |
| Opening credits altered? | 5 months ago | 3 |
| Saw it in 3D? | 2 months ago | 3 |
What's Hot On RT
Pictures from a zombie nation
Woody Allen in San Francisco
See the Desolation of Smaug trailer!
Where does This Is the End rank?
Latest News on Monsters, Inc.
December 20, 2012:
Critics Consensus: Jack Reacher Features Tom Cruise in ControlThis week at the movies, we've got a cool cop (Jack Reacher, starring Tom Cruise and Rosamund Pike);...
February 2, 2012:
Brad Bird Eyes Here There Be MonstersHe may direct the project, which has languished in development hell since Robert Zemeckis departed.
April 23, 2010:
More Monsters, Inc. in 2012Confirming months of rumors, Disney chief Rich Ross has announced that a sequel to "Monsters, Inc."...
Fresh Links
Featured
Movie: ID: 9382 Title: Monsters, Inc. Release Date: 2001-11-02 00:00:00.0 MPAA: 1 Status: 1
The Looks of Johnny Depp
To celebrate the star's birthday, BuzzSugar looks at the many faces of Johnny Depp.
10 Egregious Product Placements
Rolling Stone wonders if The Internship goes too far... then provides 10 examples of movies that did.
Horror Movie Mistakes
Moviefone offers up 8 of the most obvious glaring errors in popular fright flicks.
10 Bad Movies That Look Great
Sometimes even terrible movies can be beautiful; here are 10 of them, from HitFix.
50 Most Classic Movie Moms
In celebration of Mother's Day, TimeOut offers up 50 iconic matriarchs from the big screen.
Promos
Follow RT on Twitter!
Spice up your feed with hourly Tomatometer updates!
Featured on RT
- Digital Multiplex: 21 & Over, Quartet, and More 0
- RT on DVD & Blu-Ray: Jack the Giant Slayer and Quartet 20
- Box Office Guru Wrapup: Man of Steel Sets June Record 101
- Weekly Ketchup: Man of Steel Sequel In the Works 182
- Five Favorite Films with Joss Whedon 124
- Bonus Footage of the Cast & Crew of Man of Steel 1
- Critics Consensus: Man of Steel Is Up, Up, and Okay 277
Top Headlines
Foreign Titles
- Die Monster AG (DE)
- Monsters, Inc. (UK)
