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Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)

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Reviews Counted: 194

Fresh: 139

Rotten:55

Average Rating: 6.4/10

Consensus: Though it doesn't approach the depth of the best animated films, Monsters Vs. Aliens has enough humor and special effects to entertain moviegoers of all ages.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for sci-fi action, some crude humor and mild language

Runtime: 1 min 34 secs

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Mar 27, 2009 Wide

Box Office: $196,564,095

Synopsis: When a radioactive meteor hurtles into Susan Murphy (voiced by Reese Witherspoon) on her wedding day, she is transformed into a towering, platinum-haired giant. Taken away by the government and... When a radioactive meteor hurtles into Susan Murphy (voiced by Reese Witherspoon) on her wedding day, she is transformed into a towering, platinum-haired giant. Taken away by the government and dubbed "Ginormica," Susan is introduced to other scientific oddities, including the amphibious Missing Link (Will Arnett), the dim blob B.O.B. (Seth Rogen), and the brilliant, bug-headed Dr. Cockroach (Hugh Laurie). These "monsters" are released from captivity when a massive alien robot sent by the scheming Gallaxhar (Rainn Wilson) appears in San Francisco and clearly does not come in peace. With little time to adjust to her new stature, Susan must learn to work with her strange allies to avoid an all-out extraterrestrial invasion. Co-directed by Rob Letterman (SHARK TALE) and Conrad Vernon (SHREK 2) for DreamWorks Studios, this enjoyable animated production riffs on 1950s sci-fi movies while also playfully referencing everything from DR. STRANGELOVE to CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND. The vocal talent, which also includes Stephen Colbert as a daft, keyboard-playing American president, is top-notch, adding plenty of personality to the super-sized visuals and eye-popping effects. Conveying an easy-going sense of humor that will delight kids and amuse adults, MONSTERS VS. ALIENS is fun family fare that is sure to leave everyone thoroughly entertained. [More]

Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen

Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen, Kiefer Sutherland, Rainn Wilson, Stephen Colbert, Paul Rudd

Director: Conrad Vernon, Rob Letterman

Director: Conrad Vernon, Rob Letterman
Screenwriter: Rob Letterman, Maya Forbes, Wally Wolodarsky, Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
Story: Rob Letterman, Conrad Vernon
Producer: Lisa Stewart
Composer: Henry Jackman
Studio: DreamWorks Distribution LLC

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This movie was comfortably middle of the road. While Dreamworks has frankly annoyed me to the point of almost-boycott, they can't forever turn out such drivel, right? Monsters Vs Aliens is not poo at all, it's not bad. It's not going to set the world o

Full Review Source: Cinerina | comment Comment
05/31/09
Karina Montgomery
Cinerina

It continues to be a banner year for animation, with "Monsters vs. Aliens" proving to be a fast-paced and witty family adventure that simultaneously pays homage to and pokes fun at all those cheesy science fiction films from the 1950s.

Full Review Source: Sean the Movie Guy | comment Comment
05/25/09
Sean McBride
Sean the Movie Guy

A film that relies more on gimmicks than on plotting.

Full Review Source: Oscar Guy | comment Comment
05/25/09
Wesley Lovell
Oscar Guy

moiazei me mikser poy o kathenas petakse mesa tin idea toy me ligo seloteip gia na kollisei

Full Review Source: Movies for the Masses | comment Comment
05/14/09
Joseph Proimakis
Movies for the Masses

It's too bad the new 3D glasses can't fix sloppy writing.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment 3 Comments
05/01/09
Dan Lybarger
eFilmCritic.com

The girl power undertones, like much of the movie itself, is not unwelcomed but feels uninspired.

Full Review Source: Spectrum (St. George, Utah) | comment Comment
05/01/09
Bruce Bennett
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)

Monsters vs. Aliens still packs a sufficient amount of jolting jocularity that is sure to satisfy the entertaining mindsets of youngsters and oldsters alike...a zesty escapist treat

Full Review Source: Movie Eye | comment Comment
04/13/09
Frank Ochieng
Movie Eye

Not only spectacularly well made but frequently very funny.

Full Review Source: The Australian | comment 1 Comment
04/10/09
David Stratton
The Australian

...fun, funny, and a genuine for-all-ages animation.

Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews | comment Comment
04/09/09
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews

If you are looking for a diversionary flick you can take the kids to and everybody comes out having had a good time, this is perfect.

Full Review Source: Needcoffee.com | comment Comment
04/09/09
Widgett Walls
Needcoffee.com

The latest cartoon from DreamWorks isn’t a classic, but it makes the grade for Easter viewing.

Full Review Source: Sunday Times (UK) | comment Comment
04/09/09
Edward Porter
Sunday Times (UK)

Monsters vs. Aliens targets smart-ass kids and is overly referential, but provides decent family entertainment.

Full Review Source: Observer [UK] | comment Comment
04/09/09
Philip French
Observer [UK]

Monsters vs. Aliens is both a spoof and celebration of mid-century creature features, offering positive, if well-worn, "messages for the kids."

Full Review Source: PopMatters | comment Comment
04/07/09
Renie Scolaro Mora
PopMatters

The voice casting is superb, with Hugh Laurie and Seth Rogen the standouts along with Witherspoon. There's also plenty of amazing action. The epic battle over the Golden Gate bridge is as exciting as any top live-action movie.

Full Review Source: Sunday Mail [UK] | comment Comment
04/07/09
Mickey McMonagle
Sunday Mail [UK]

Given that the film was sold as the biggest kind of spectacle, it's disappointing though not surprising that it's so barbarically typical.

Full Review Source: Antagony & Ecstasy | comment Comment
04/07/09
Tim Brayton
Antagony & Ecstasy

Susan is a character with real, um, weight...

Full Review Source: Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) | comment Comment
04/06/09
John Beifuss
Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)

This bright and lively computer-animated 3D comedy-adventure gives the masters of animation at Pixar a run for their box office riches.

Full Review Source: Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) | comment Comment
04/06/09
John Wirt
Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)

For me, the other characters in 'Monsters Vs. Aliens' fail to measure up to B.O.B.-- who's voiced to amusing perfection by Seth Rogen.

Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews | comment Comment
04/05/09
Betty Jo Tucker
ReelTalk Movie Reviews

This is a movie that will more than delight the younger tykes.

Full Review Source: Atlantic City Weekly | comment Comment
04/03/09
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly

...the first really memorable film of 2009, and clearly the most fun.

Full Review Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette | comment Comment
04/03/09
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
 
 
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