Monsters University (2013)
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Critics Consensus: It doesn't scale the heights of Pixar's finest efforts, but Monsters University is still funny and thoughtful family entertainment for viewers of any age.
Critics Consensus: It doesn't scale the heights of Pixar's finest efforts, but Monsters University is still funny and thoughtful family entertainment for viewers of any age.
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Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn't always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn't stand each other. "Monsters University" unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends. -- (C) Walt Disney- Rating:
- G
- Genre:
- Action & Adventure , Animation , Kids & Family , Science Fiction & Fantasy , Comedy
- Directed By:
- Dan Scanlon
- In Theaters:
- Jun 21, 2013 Wide
- On DVD:
- Oct 29, 2013
- US Box Office:
- $268.5M
Cast
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Helen Mirren
as Dean Hardscrabble -
Sean Hayes
as Terri -
Alfred Molina
as Professor Knight -
Tyler Labine
as Greek Council VP -
Nathan Fillion
as Johnny -
Aubrey Plaza
as Greek Council Presid...
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Critic Reviews for Monsters University
All Critics (182) | Top Critics (43) | Fresh (142) | Rotten (40) | DVD (2)
It is essentially Revenge of the Nerds, with fur. And scales. And whatever gooey, gelatinous substance comprises the outer coating of various other oddball creatures in this crazy parallel world.
Studios don't often seem to be thinking about the ideal moviegoer, just about the maximum number of moviegoers ... Pixar is no different in that regard, but even in this relatively fallow period ... it's never stopped thinking the most of us.
It has enough of the right stuff to haunt the imagination long after the immediate buzz of its fluffy-furred cuteness has melted away. For a mere prequel, that's a result.
This is a safe, predictable, edge-free, nearly bland effort from a studio that rarely hedges its bets.
As prequels go, Monsters University is pretty nifty.
Although it falls short of the best Pixar has brought to the screen over its long association with Disney, it's nevertheless worth a trip to the theater, especially for kids.
With its juvenile orientation, uninspired gags, and disappointing lack of pathos, it's a close cousin to A Bug's Life, and certain to be just as forgotten.
Proof that Pixar still has that intangible magic, and is able to make movies for children, adults - and the adults of tomorrow.
Animated prequel explains how polar opposite protagonists Sulley and Mike met and became the best of friends.
Animated gem Monsters, Inc was so hilariously inventive and original that it's hardly surprising that Monsters University can't quite recapture its predecessor's magic, yet it's still packed with witty dialogue, sly visual gags and boisterous action.
Pixar continues its unabated string of hits with this fascinating prequel to their celebrated "Monsters, Inc." In many ways, this film is better than its predecessor.
Animated film about monster college students competing to become the scariest one of them all.
This one feels flat in both the visual invention and gag departments, even in 3-D!
It may not be as inventive as the original, but there's still plenty here to coax a smile, and it's still great family entertainment.
Directed by Dan Scanlon, whose PIXAR association includes stints working on "Cars," "Brave" and the short film "Mater and the Ghostlights," "Monster's University" is a worthy prequel to what is arguably one of PIXAR's greatest achievements.
Pixar's funniest film to date
There's a rather tired, willed atmosphere hanging over it.
Do these movies have to be so unremittingly bland?
One day, it will be interesting to see in which order children will prefer to play the DVDs of the two Monsters' films. For now, many adults will find the new version has been 'Disneyfied' at the expense of Pixar's more poetic core values.
The loose and familiar interplay between Crystal and Goodman drives the film and gives it endless charm, with Mirren a glorious addition to the cast ...
So many movies, these days, are about nerds and their market value. Dan Scanlon's prequel is the newest, but already feels old.
A worthy addition to the Pixar class of classics.
If you enjoyed Monsters, Inc 12 years ago then you're not going to be disappointed even if it does feel a little slight at times.
It's a strong look at the genesis of a satisfying partnership, but it could be stronger if it trusted that partnership to carry the story.
Audience Reviews for Monsters University
After seeing 'Frozen', 'The Lego Movie' and 'How to Train Your Dragon 2', my admiration for this movie has diminished severely. But hey, it was fun while it lasted.
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For the children a morality tale told cute about never giving up, perserverence. For the teens to adults crowd eplentiful (yet little) jokes referencing school days, sold with familiar, if cartoon, faces and voices. All in all not a bad way to spend some time though nowhere near the masterpiece Toy Story 3 turned out to be.
MoreSuper Reviewer
Dedicated but not-very-scary monster Mike teams up with a frightening but undisciplined Sully and a team of misfits to win the Monsters University scare games and earn a spot in the Scaring Program. It's basically Pixar's Monsters version of REVENGE OF THE NERDS, but it's a pleasant diversion.
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Though nowhere near the power of Up and The Incredibles, Monsters University is still enjoyable, lively, charming, and chalk-full of typical, well-timed Pixar humor. Some of the characters are not as engaging nor as memorable as those in other Pixar efforts, and the plot is derivative of other college movies. But besides these flaws, it's worth seeing for any Pixar fans.
MoreSuper Reviewer
Monsters University Quotes
- Young Mike:
- I found a nickel! Sure wish I had pockets.
- Terry:
- Hi. I'm Terry with a Y...
- Terri:
- And I'm Terri with an I! I'm a dance major!
- Terry:
- And I'm not.
- Squishy:
- My names Scott Squibbles. My friends call me Squishy.
- Squishy:
- Good luck girls.
- PNK Carrie:
- Thanks! Were gonna rip you to pieces.
- Young Mike:
- How do I become a scarer?
- Art:
- Yeah, I wanna touch them!
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