Monsters, Inc. 3D (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.
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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
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Billy Crystal
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Mary Gibbs
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Steve Buscemi
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James Coburn
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Jennifer Tilly
Celia -
Bob Peterson
Roz -
John Ratzenberger
Yeti -
Frank Oz
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Daniel Gerson
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Steve Susskind
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Bonnie Hunt
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Jeff Pidgeon
Bile -
Sam Black
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Rodger Bumpass
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Kay Panabaker
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All Critics (190) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (195) | 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.
Pixar's overlooked gem arrives in a worthwhile collector's edition bursting with features and exceptional A/V presentation.
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. 3D
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- Mike Wazowski: What can I say? The camera loves me!
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- 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!
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- Celia: Go get him googly bear!
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- Mike Wazowski: Whew! You got any deodorant I can borrow?
- James P. Sullivan "Sully": Yeah. I've got 'Smelly Garbage' and 'Old Dumpster'.
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- Additional Voice: What's your name?
- Boo: Mike Wazowski!
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- Yeti: Abominable! That's what they called me! Don't you think thats a little harsh? I mean, how about the Adorable Snowman?
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| Saw it in 3D? | 44 days ago | 3 |
| Opening credits altered? | 4 months ago | 3 |
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- Die Monster AG (DE)
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