Monsters vs. Aliens

2009, Kids & family/Comedy, 1h 34m

217 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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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. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

When a meteor full of space gunk transforms Susan Murphy (Reese Witherspoon) into a giant, the government renames her Ginormica and confines her to a secret compound with other monsters, like bug-headed Dr. Cockroach (Hugh Laurie). When an extraterrestrial robot lands on Earth and begins a rampage, Gen. W.R. Monger persuades the president to send Ginormica and her fellow monsters to battle the machine and save the planet.

Cast & Crew

Reese Witherspoon
Susan Murphy , Ginormica
Voice
Hugh Laurie
Dr. Cockroach Ph.D.
Voice
Seth Rogen
B.O.B.
Voice
Will Arnett
The Missing Link
Voice
Kiefer Sutherland
General W.R. Monger
Voice
Paul Rudd
Derek
Voice
Rainn Wilson
Gallaxhar
Voice
Stephen Colbert
The President of the United States
Voice
Rob Letterman
Director
Conrad Vernon
Director
Maya Forbes
Screenwriter
Wallace Wolodarsky
Screenwriter
Jonathan Aibel
Screenwriter
Glenn Berger
Screenwriter
Jill Hopper
Producer
Latifa Ouaou
Producer
Lisa Stewart
Producer
Henry Jackman
Original Music
Joyce Arrastia
Film Editing
Eric Dapkewicz
Film Editing
Michael Isaak
Art Director
David James
Production Design
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Audience Reviews for Monsters vs. Aliens

  • Mar 29, 2016
    A ton of fun, Monsters vs. Aliens is both a hilarious parody and homage to the monster movies of old while also giving us a lighthearted and enjoyable tale about acceptance - even if it appeals more to kids then adults.
    Matthew M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 18, 2015
    It returns the idea for something never been done a long time ago, but clearly it wasn't what I wanted but it still works anyways.
    EpicLadySponge t Super Reviewer
  • Aug 20, 2014
    DreamWorks Animation presents the ultimate no-holds-barred contest in Monsters vs. Aliens. The story follows a group of monsters hidden away at a top secret military base who get a chance at freedom when the U.S. government calls upon them to stop a giant alien robot that's attacking San Francisco. With the voice talents of Reese Witherspoon, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen, and Kiefer Sutherland, the cast is pretty impressive. However, the characters are a little cartoony and played more for laughs than storytelling. But this works for the style of comedy that the film is going for, and the jokes are rather good; mixing parody and slapstick quite well. Though it tends to be a little silly at times, Monsters vs. Aliens is a brawl not to be missed.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Apr 11, 2014
    As exciting as the 1st monsters animation plus a wide spectrum of celebrity voices.
    Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
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