Monsters University (2013)

All Critics (19) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (5)

Pixar's ''Monsters University'' might not be as gifted as some of its other movies, but sometimes it's alright to be OK.

June 17, 2013 Full Review

Jake Coyle

Associated Press

Top Critic

This minor film with major charms still deserves to have kids dragging their parents to the multiplex for one more peek at the monsters in the closet. With Pixar, familiarity breeds content.

June 14, 2013 Full Review

Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

Top Critic

Scanlon deals honestly and inventively with the hard reality that some talents can't be taught and some dreams remain unfulfilled.

June 10, 2013 Full Review

Justin Chang

Variety

Top Critic

It should be remedial school, not an institution of higher learning, for Monsters University, an alarmingly lame effort from Pixar, the Oxbridge of animation studios.

June 10, 2013 Full Review

Todd McCarthy

Hollywood Reporter

Top Critic

Falling squarely between the studio's classics and its decidedly lesser work, Monsters University is a solidly average Pixar effort, one that brings laughs to the kegger, but you'll be hard-pressed to remember it at the reunion in 10 years.

June 9, 2013 Full Review

Alonso Duralde

The Wrap

Top Critic

On the evidence of Pixar's latest cartoon, 'Monsters University,' the studio's brain trust is beginning to run thin in the ideas department.

June 17, 2013 Full Review

Kirk Honeycutt

honeycuttshollywood.com

Pretty tepid for Pixar. Basically it's REVENGE OF THE NERDS,

June 17, 2013 Full Review

Chris Bumbray

JoBlo's Movie Emporium

The Pixar themes may be present and correct, but its values are sorely lacking.

June 16, 2013 Full Review

Ed Gibbs

The Sun Herald

It is the sheer wit and charm of Pixar's quirky, multi-coloured characters that make this cleverly conceived prequel such an enjoyable romp

June 15, 2013 Full Review

Louise Keller

Urban Cinefile

It is ultimately a kids movie through and through and one I can't wait to show to my kid.

June 15, 2013 Full Review

Kristian Harloff

Schmoes Know

It's the perfect summer movie for kids; the monsters on campus won't scare anyone in real life...problem is they won't make you laugh much either. - See more at: http://schmoesknow.com/the-schmoes-review-of-monsters-university/#sthash.eDnbFn1k.dpuf

June 15, 2013 Full Review

Mark Ellis

Schmoes Know

It's not Pixar's most innovative or clever movie by any means, but it ultimately delivers in terms of offering something to entertain everyone.

June 15, 2013 Full Review

Edward Douglas

ComingSoon.net

... at least it feels like they tried to take creative and thematic advantage of the opportunity here, and that's more than is true of most sequels.

June 15, 2013 Full Review

Drew McWeeny

HitFix

Continues Pixar's tradition of hearty laughs and character rich stories, yet cannot contend with the mighty weight of high expectations brought on by its superior original.

June 12, 2013 Full Review

Matthew Pejkovic

Matt's Movie Reviews

One of the funnier films the studio has ever produced. Once upon a time, however, Pixar could also be relied upon for drawing a tear or two...[and] this is basically an animated spoof of Animal House.

June 10, 2013 Full Review

Simon Miraudo

Quickflix

Pixar's emphasis on character and story made (and could make again) worlds that we fell in love with. Monsters University - a fun, disposable watch - has taken one of these worlds and repeated it to formula.

June 10, 2013 Full Review

Henry Barnes

Guardian [UK]

A bright, breezy, funny and beautifully presented film that will slug it out with Despicable Me 2 for the animated hit of summer award.

June 10, 2013 Full Review

Mark Adams

Screen International

The latest Pixar offering charms in an excessively familiar way that illustrates a troublesome eventuality: Pixar has lost its edge.

June 9, 2013 Full Review

Eric Kohn

indieWIRE

Monsters University is proof that prequels can be done right.

June 9, 2013 Full Review

Blake Howard

2UE That Movie Show

• 1. Dean Hardscrabble: Don't go in there!
  – Submitted by Steven V (20 days ago)
• 1. Scott "Squishy" Squibbles: I can't wait to start scaring with you, brothers!
  – Submitted by Paul H (20 days ago)
• 1. Mike Wazowski: My hat!
  2. James P. Sullivan "Sully": My pig!
  – Submitted by Paul H (29 days ago)
• 1. Mike Wazowski: I'm going to scare circles around you this year.
  – Submitted by Paul H (40 days ago)
• 1. James P. Sullivan "Sully": Hehehe, that was awesome!
  – Submitted by Matthew R (3 months ago)
• 1. Mike Wazowski: I'm a college student!
  – Submitted by Matthew R (3 months ago)