The complexities of the script, while clever, will likely fly over the heads of most within its target demographic.
1 Comment
10/18/08
Rate this Movie 
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
94 %
Tomatometer
How does the Tomatometer work
Reviews Counted: 159
Fresh: 150
Rotten:9
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 John Goodman make a fiercely funny... [More]
Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Jennifer Tilly
Director: Peter Docter
Get This Movie
Reviews for Monsters, Inc.
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 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.
09/01/08
Top Critic 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.
09/01/08
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 Critic Brighter 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
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
The critical nature of my personality wants to find something bad to say about it, but, uh . . . I got nothin'
03/19/03
With this combination of vocal talent, the colorful computer work, and sparkling script, Monsters, Inc. continues the proud tradition established by the Pixar/Disney animation cooperative.
02/08/03
Another humorous entry in the Pixar collection, though their overall quality seems to be slipping.
01/29/03
A smart script, great characters, gorgeous animation, wild colours, superb voice cast -- what’s not to love?
10/30/02
I have no idea what the creative minds at Pixar Animation Studios do to keep themselves in touch with their inner kids, but if they could bottle it, the world would be a better place.
10/15/02
Latest News for Monsters, Inc.
August 01, 2008:
Monsters, Inc. Sequel in the Works? 
Hey, wait a minute -- is Pixar gearing up for a sequel to Monsters, Inc.? More...
July 16, 2008:
Exclusive: The World of WALL-E
The artists behind this year's freshest film share their story with RT, with exclusive contributions from Andrew Stanton, Ben Burtt, Jim Morris, Lindsay Collins, Angus MacLane,... More...
February 12, 2007:
Allen Keeps "Toy Story 3" Secret...Kind of
We know that "Toy Story 3" is underway (with a new director and a script by "Little Miss Sunshine" scribe Michael Arndt), but is star Tim Allen on board? More...
July 17, 2006:
Box Office Wrapup: Audiences Still Love Their Pirates
The Johnny Depp juggernaut Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest remained the most popular film in North America for a second weekend easily defending its box office crown... More...
Related Forums for Monsters, Inc.
MONSTER'S INC. - Is it worth a second look?
by: REEL_REVIEWER 5/11/05
by: REEL_REVIEWER 5/11/05
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
 83% |
Tropic Thunder |
| 96% |
WALL-E |
| 89% |
Kung Fu Panda |
| 88% |
Hellboy II: The Golden… |
 53% |
Get Smart |
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 73% |
Wanted |
| 66% |
Chronicles of Narnia: … |
| 54% |
Step Brothers |
| 32% |
The X-Files: I Want to Believe |
| 38% |
The Longshots |
What’s Hot On RT
