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Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Gazette (Andrea Chee)Movie Gazette (Andrea Chee)
This is a great fun film that will please adults as much as children and is just as entertaining on repeat viewings - in fact, it seems even better the second time around. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Movie Gazette (Andrea Chee)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for UpcomingDiscs.com (Gino Sassani)UpcomingDiscs.com (Gino Sassani)
In the alternative world of Monstropolis, children's screams provide the clean energy source all monsters rely on to power their everyday lives. Using a sophisticated system of closet doors, scarers enter the bedrooms of ...read the complete Monsters movie review at UpcomingDiscs.com (Gino Sassani)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
I love Pixar. I'll just come right out and say it. When this company first came out with Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Toy Story 2, they were deemed wizards, and rightly so. They concocted tales that were universal, involving, and magical. These days, I ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for filethirteen.comfilethirteen.com
I didn't think the folks at Pixar could come up with anything more fun, witty, sly and creative than the "Toy Story" films. Boy was I wrong. "Monsters, Inc." isn't just one of the best cartoons ever, it's one of the best films to be released this ...read the complete Monsters movie review at filethirteen.com
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Susan GrangerSusan Granger
Why do monsters hide in children's closets at night? If you buy into the Pixar magic, it's because they need to capture tiny tots' screams as energy to fuel Monstropolis, a mysterious world that exists just on the other side of the closet door. Problem ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Susan Granger
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
It turns out, according to this movie by the "Toy Story" folks at Pixar, that monsters are more afraid of children than children are of monsters. But monsters need to collect the screams of children to fuel their world, and children are getting so hard ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for BBC Films (Almar Haflidason)BBC Films (Almar Haflidason)
It seems only appropriate that a monster movie should get a monstrous release on DVD. You're guaranteed hours of fun with this two-disc beast. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at BBC Films (Almar Haflidason)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Sun Newspapers of Cleveland Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Move over, "Shrek." Some new front-runners are trying to muscle in on Oscar's inaugural "Best Animated Film" award. Of course, they're the lovable and, in some cases, ornery creatures in "Monsters, Inc." The Pixar gem showcases the most cleverly ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Christian Spotlight on the MoviesChristian Spotlight on the Movies
Probably every parent has helped their child through fearful times. Many of us can still remember when we had thoughts of boogymen under our bed. Even many older children still appreciate the comforts a night light offers. Scene from 'Monsters, ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Christian Spotlight on the Movies
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
Tuesday July 25th, 2006 A DVD Review of... Images (C) Disney Pictures Genre : Family/Comedy Cast : Billy Crystal, John Goodman, James Coburn, Jennifer Tilly, Bonnie Hunt Synopsis : Monsters, Incorporated, is the largest scare factory in the monster ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for ESpy.ca (Andrew Dignan)ESpy.ca (Andrew Dignan)
Subscribing to the adage that monsters lurk in the closets of unsuspecting children, Monsters, Inc. goes a step further in presenting the scare business as just that: a blue collar industry, depended upon to fuel the city of Monstropolis, inhabited by ...read the complete Monsters movie review at ESpy.ca (Andrew Dignan)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Rolling StoneRolling Stone
Opening two weeks before Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone presumably lays waste to all other family entertainment - is an unqualified treat. No surprise there, since this wow-worthy display of computer animation comes from the wizards at Pixar, who ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Rolling Stone
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
Wow. Everytime I see one of these computer animated masterpieces by Pixar, I am absolutely amazed. And every time I go in knowing that it is going to be hard for them to top their last one. But they do, every time. This time, it's not toys, or bugs, but ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
But pound for pound, no film this year has been as genuinely witty as "Monsters, Inc." It is fast-paced, tightly written, solidly acted, ingeniously funny and ultimately very touching (but not sappy). There's no padding, no pandering, no jokes that ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Boxoffice MagazineBoxoffice Magazine
Pixar's animation remains state-of-the-art and, with all due respect to "Shrek" fans, this is really the superior movie, in terms of animation and story. Billy Crystal and John Goodman are superlative as the voices of the two leads -- a buddy pairing ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Boxoffice Magazine
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieEye.com (David Litton)MovieEye.com (David Litton)
In the world of "Monsters, Inc," the monsters in question come in a variety of shapes and sizes, personalities and mannerisms, all with one common goal in mind: to obtain as many childrens' screams as possible so that their city, Monstropolis, will ...read the complete Monsters movie review at MovieEye.com (David Litton)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Blather (Eugene Novikov)Film Blather (Eugene Novikov)
Like they did in A Bug's Life, and the Toy Story movies, the good (read: amazingly talented) folks at Pixar have created a world, nay, a universe here. The basic premise is this: there exists a parallel universe populated entirely by monsters. Our New ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Film Blather (Eugene Novikov)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)
Definitely a fun movie for all ages. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Tail Slate (Michael Sheridan)Tail Slate (Michael Sheridan)
Overall, I highly recommend this production. It's entertaining, funny, and a good break. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Tail Slate (Michael Sheridan)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Delightful animated comedy from Toy Story people Pixar a smart script, great characters, gorgeous animation, wild colours, superb voice cast what's not to love? Monsters, Inc. is the latest film from Pixar, the people who made the Toy ...read the complete Monsters movie review at ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for DVD Clinic ("The Shootin Surgeon")DVD Clinic ("The Shootin Surgeon")
In the world of monsters, the most valuable source of energy is a child's scream. Sulley and Mike are two monsters who work in a scream factory and who sneak out into the human world every night to scare kids out of their wits. But little do we know, ...read the complete Monsters movie review at DVD Clinic ("The Shootin Surgeon")
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movielocity Movie Reviews (Blake Kunisch)Movielocity Movie Reviews (Blake Kunisch)
Ever wonder where those monsters under your bed or hiding in your closet come from? Well, thanks to Pixar's latest comedy gem, Monsters, Inc., the truth is finally revealed. Somewhere out there is Monstropolis, a city full of monsters, ranging from ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Movielocity Movie Reviews (Blake Kunisch)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
What makes Pixar cartoons so immensely successful is not merely the crispness of the animation, which is indeed impressive, nor the work of the highly capable vocal talent, but the company's insistence on good quality screen writing. The script for ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Do you remember when you were young enough to believe that monsters hid in your closet or under your bed?The folks atPixar Animationnot only remember -- they've turned the memory intoMonsters, Inc., a wonderful film about such ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for cinemusic.netcinemusic.net
Composer/song-writer Randy Newman has been along for the ride since Pixar's Toy Story- a collaboration that has really helped to revitalize Newman's career. Now, I've found that one either LOVES Newman's songs and singing voice or they CAN'T STAND ...read the complete Monsters movie review at cinemusic.net
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
What a pleasure! Even before the main event, a short "For the Birds" perches on the screen for four or five minutes. Without a single human word (though more than a few peeps) the short speaks a ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic ReviewseFilmCritic Reviews
"Monsters, Inc" is the company that powers the city of Monstropolis. It's a completely normal looking city, looks just like the city you live in, except for the fact that it is populated by monsters of every shape and size. Monsters who drive cars and ...read the complete Monsters movie review at eFilmCritic Reviews
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Matt's Movie Reviews (Matt Easterbrook)Matt's Movie Reviews (Matt Easterbrook)
I hate to sound cliche, but Monsters, Inc. really is the feel-good movie of the year. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Matt's Movie Reviews (Matt Easterbrook)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for FeoAmante.com (E.C.McMullen Jr.)FeoAmante.com (E.C.McMullen Jr.)
On the story side you have a great tale of one eyed and excitable Michael 'Mike' Wazowski (Voice of Billy Crystal) and the big and easy going James P. "Sully" Sullivan (Voice of John Goodman: C.H.U.D., BARTON FINK, ARACHNIPHOBIA, FALLEN, BRINGING OUT ...read the complete Monsters movie review at FeoAmante.com (E.C.McMullen Jr.)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
Perfect blend of amazing animation, character, charming story, and psychological depth. Celebrates the victory of love over hate, joy over anger, friendship over alienation. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for DVD MovieGuideDVD MovieGuide
Would they continue this string with their fourth full-length film, 2001's Monsters Inc.? Commercially, yes. Actually, Monsters grossed more money than any prior Pixar film. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at DVD MovieGuide
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah) (Audrey Rock-Richardson)Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah) (Audrey Rock-Richardson)
Disney and Pixar have done it again. And hopefully they will again, and again, and again. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah) (Audrey Rock-Richardson)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents
Comedy: In a place where monsters scare kids as a business to collect screams that power their world, two of them must deal with a young human girl who's entered their domain and threatens to upset their way of ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)
The critical nature of my personality wants to find something bad to say about it, but, uh . . . I got nothin' ...read the complete Monsters movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
"Monsters, Inc." is destined to have a long, fruitful life on the big screen and has the legs to make it the successful starting salvo of the holiday movie season. Repeat viewings are a must if you want to catch all the varied humor that inhabits this ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Boxoffice MagazineBoxoffice Magazine
To all who thought the PDI/Dreamworks vs. Pixar/Disney rivalry was hot around the time of "Antz" and "A Bug's Life," be warned that phase two is already underway. With PDI/DreamWorks' "Shrek" having only recently seized the computer animation ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Boxoffice Magazine
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)
As witty and inspired as the company's previous animations, this magical tale benefits from its setting, Monstropolis, where monsters of ecery shape and size reside. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)
Monsters Inc. reminds us that studios desperately need to put the same amount of effort into live-action features that they do their animated counterparts. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Monsters, Inc. is hilarious, exciting, miraculous to look at and is easily one of the best films of the year. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
It's the Pixar animators who keep grown-ups as riveted as the kids with visual marvels that dazzle and delight. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Parent PreviewsParent Previews
Just when you've convinced your children it's safe to sleep in the dark, along comes Monsters Inc., an engaging animated film that's sure to boost the market value of nightlights. Despite what parents may say, this movie ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Parent Previews
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The BigScreen Cinema Guide - Reader ReviewsThe BigScreen Cinema Guide - Reader Reviews
A little girl finds out that there really are monsters under her bed, and goes to their world, where no one has gone before. From Walt Disney and Pixar, the makers of Toy Story and A Bug's ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The BigScreen Cinema Guide - Reader Reviews
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Supercala.com (John Venable)Supercala.com (John Venable)
This flick is absolutely fantastic from top to bottom, beginning to end! ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Supercala.com (John Venable)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Almost Fabulous Movie ReviewsAlmost Fabulous Movie Reviews
I liked it. The animation was amazing, the story was good, the characters were cool, and I laughed a fair bit. Definitely worth ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Almost Fabulous Movie Reviews
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Addict (John Ulmer)Movie Addict (John Ulmer)
Does for monsters what Toy Story did for toys... ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Movie Addict (John Ulmer)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Mr. CrankyMr. Cranky
The latest computer-animated product to be disgorged from the Pixar factory, "Monsters, Inc." is a complete rip-off of a 1952 Chuck Jones cartoon called "Feed the Kitty," in which a mean guard dog is won over by a kitten who wanders into his yard. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Mr. Cranky
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for La Movie Boeuf (David N. Butterworth)La Movie Boeuf (David N. Butterworth)
You might never be able to answer the 1001 questions posed by your three-year-old at the conclusion of Monsters, Inc. (don't stay for the end credits; there are no outtakes) but you will likely dream about all those doors. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at La Movie Boeuf (David N. Butterworth)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for PixelsurgeonPixelsurgeon
It's many, many years since I last went to the cinema on a Saturday afternoon, and waiting for Monsters Inc. to start brought back many childhood memories. I reminisced about the days when a short film would play before the main feature, and then with a ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Pixelsurgeon
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Karina MontgomeryKarina Montgomery
Is it even possible for Pixar to make a film that is less than fantastic? I mean, seriously. From the deliciously retro Pink Panther-esque opening credits to the jaw-dropping door storage facility, what's not to love? That crew is so freakin' creative ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Karina Montgomery
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Houston ChronicleHouston Chronicle
As they expand their artistry, PDI/DreamWorks, home of Antz and Shrek, and Pixar/Disney, home of A Bug's Life and Toy Story, are waging a wonderful war of ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Houston Chronicle
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for DVD ConfidentialDVD Confidential
The incredible rise, fall and rise again of Steve Jobs is one story that as a loyal Mac user I find quite inspiring. However, when history writes the final chapter on the moody man behind Apple Computer let's hope that they don't forget the Pixar ...read the complete Monsters movie review at DVD Confidential
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
If the film has a failing, it's that it can't quite match the extraordinary feats of the earlier Toy Story films. A few weak points appear in the plot (are children really toxic or not?), and the ending labors a bit to keep up with the rest ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Cinema BlendCinema Blend
Never has CGI animation reached the levels it does in this film. Even the prematurely abortive, and highly touted CGI masterpiece Final Fantasy didn't reach the levels of realism that Pixar hits hear. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Cinema Blend
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Moviepie.comMoviepie.com
I have to say that Disney's computer-animation offshoot PIXAR is single-handedly saving that classic studio's animated feature-film reputation. While Disney's traditional animators continue to churn out cookie-cutter soul-less fare like The Lion King ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Moviepie.com
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for MovieholeMoviehole
The animation of the film is top notch as the computer-generated images bring the characters to life and show a wide range of emotions from their facial features and body language. The voice acting is top notch and the laughs are genuine. The story moved ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Moviehole
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Jam! MoviesJam! Movies
It's monster magic time at the movies. Young in age or just young in attitude, the new Disney-Pixar picture Monsters, Inc. will rock your world and send you home ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Jam! Movies
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Radio Free EntertainmentRadio Free Entertainment
From the Academy Award-winning creators of Toy Story comes this new computer-animated comedy that opens the door to a world of monsters and mayhem. Monsters, Inc. is the largest scare factory in the monster world and the top kid Scarer is James P. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Radio Free Entertainment
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Deseret News, Salt Lake City Deseret News, Salt Lake City
In fact, each of the three animated comedies produced by the two studios (the "Toy Story" movies and "A Bug's Life") has far outpaced the works of their competitors — in fact, they even out-do most of the Mouse House's later-period, cel-animated ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Reel Movie CriticReel Movie Critic
The folks at Pixar can do no wrong with Monsters, Inc., the studio's fourth feature film, which stretches the computer animation format in terms of both technical complexity and emotional impact. The giant, blue-furred James P. "Sulley" Sullivan ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Reel Movie Critic
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for MovieEye.com (Gareth Von Kallenbach)MovieEye.com (Gareth Von Kallenbach)
Things take a turn for the unexpected when a little girl the two call "Boo" arrives through the doorway. This is a huge crisis for the monsters as they believe children to be toxic and their touch deadly. A special decontamination unit is always on ...read the complete Monsters movie review at MovieEye.com (Gareth Von Kallenbach)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Movie Mom's reviewMovie Mom's review
It turns out, according to this movie by the "Toy Story" folks at Pixar, that monsters are more afraid of children than children are of monsters. But monsters need to collect the screams of children to fuel their world, and children are getting so hard ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Movie Mom's review
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Edward Johnson-OttEdward Johnson-Ott
That did it for me. By my calculations, the aliens were exactly the right height so they could stand on the back porch, stare through my bedroom window on the second floor and decide to make me the blue plate special. I knew, of course, as all kids did, ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Edward Johnson-Ott
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Apollo Movie Guide (Brian Webster)Apollo Movie Guide (Brian Webster)
The beasts of Monsters, Inc. work hard to scare children in order to gather the energy of their screams. But life becomes complicated for Sully (John Goodman) - king of the scarers - when a little girl makes it through to the wrong side of her closet. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Apollo Movie Guide (Brian Webster)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for The Onion A.V. Club (Keith Phipps)The Onion A.V. Club (Keith Phipps)
In the city of Monstropolis, James P. Sullivan (a furry hulk voiced by John Goodman) and Mike Wazowski (a walking eyeball voiced by Billy Crystal) are on the fast track, rising stars in a field crucial to their city's survival. Goodman supplies the ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Onion A.V. Club (Keith Phipps)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for The Cincinnati Enquirer (Margaret A. McGurk)The Cincinnati Enquirer (Margaret A. McGurk)
I have no idea what the creative minds at Pixar Animation Studios do to keep themselves in touch with their inner kids, but if they could bottle it, the world would be a better place. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Cincinnati Enquirer (Margaret A. McGurk)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Scott Weinberg)eFilmCritic.com (Scott Weinberg)
If Monsters Inc. isn't the "instant classic" that the Toy Story films are, well then it's pretty damn close. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Scott Weinberg)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Harvey's Movie Review (Harvey O'Brien)Harvey's Movie Review (Harvey O'Brien)
Enchanting, original animated feature from Pixar (A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2) following the adventures of a couple of hard working monsters from the city of Monstropolis whose job is to scare human children so that their city has enough energy. Their ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Harvey's Movie Review (Harvey O'Brien)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Film JudgeThe Film Judge
Mike and Sully work at Monsters Inc. the Monsteropolis power corporation. They scare children in our world in order to generate energy in the form of scream. Disaster strikes one day when, on the verge of breaking the all time scare record, Sully lets ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Film Judge
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Pixar is an animation studio that seemingly can do no wrong, with such excellent bits of entertainment as the TOY STORY series as well as A BUG'S LIFE to their credit.  It should come as no surprise that they have made another winner ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for TheWorldJournal.com (Giancarlo De Lisi)TheWorldJournal.com (Giancarlo De Lisi)
Comparisons will be many when viewing 'Monsters, Inc.' to its' Pixar siblings. Yet in doing so would be a great injustice. With a witty blend of adventure, warmth, humour and fantasy, this film stands above the rest and dutifully lives up to its' ...read the complete Monsters movie review at TheWorldJournal.com (Giancarlo De Lisi)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for New York Post (Lou Lumenick)New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
Which film is better? I recently saw "Shrek" (which is being released on video today) again and it seemed half a notch more clever than "Monsters," which is still very good indeed. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVDBeaver DVDBeaver
Sulley, the main monster of "Monsters, Inc.," looks a little like a bear, except he's purple and aquamarine. His horns and generous build are reminiscent of Shrek. Then again, the little girl who befriends him thinks he's a cat. But the creature ...read the complete Monsters movie review at DVDBeaver
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ReelViews (James Berardinelli)ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Judging by box office results, it appears that the future (or at least the immediate future) of animated films may be in the computer generated arena rather than that of traditional animation. Disney's most recent conventional animated ...read the complete Monsters movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for SlashdotSlashdot
Yes ladies and gentleman Pixar is back with its latest full length computer animated film, Monsters, Inc. And I braved crappiest theater in all of holland to see it opening night. My review follows, and although I've tried hard not to give any spoilers, ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Slashdot
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Washington Post (Desson Howe)Washington Post (Desson Howe)
PARENTS should be grateful for any movie geared to kids. (Although there's a powerful case to be made for banning anything featuring ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Washington Post (Desson Howe)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for RevolutionSF (Jason Myers)RevolutionSF (Jason Myers)
Monsters, Inc. is the latest CG animated movie from Disney and Pixar, the folks who brought you Toy Story and A Bug's Life. And, big surprise, Disney's latest cash cow project is the type of clever family fare that keeps the parents entertained and ...read the complete Monsters movie review at RevolutionSF (Jason Myers)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVDwolf (Rob Paul)DVDwolf (Rob Paul)
I mention their shorts mainly because Pixar still seems (and rightly so) devoted to the short films that gave them their start. At the beginning of Monsters, Inc. is one of most obvious but still hysterical gags I have seen in a long while and the ...read the complete Monsters movie review at DVDwolf (Rob Paul)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Filethirteen ReviewFilethirteen Review
I didn't think the folks at Pixar could come up with anything more fun, witty, sly and creative than the "Toy Story" films. Boy was I wrong. "Monsters, Inc." isn't just one of the best cartoons ever, it's one of the best films to be released this ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Filethirteen Review
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for FilmHead.comFilmHead.com
Some studios started out slow, but not Pixar. When they entered the feature market, it was with Toy Story, a great film that was a huge success. They followed that up with two more brilliant films: A Bug's Life and Toy Story 2. These aren't just good ...read the complete Monsters movie review at FilmHead.com
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Homer YenHomer Yen
It tells the story of Big Sully (voiced by John Goodman), a lovable oaf of a monster who is more cuddly than creepy and more fuzzywuzzy than frightening. His furry coat of green, purple and blue makes him look like one of those giant prizes that you'd ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Homer Yen
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Harvey S. KartenHarvey S. Karten
Using technology just slightly more dazzling than that employed by the Pixar people in the previous journeys--"Toy Story 1," "Toy Story 2," and Bug's Life," Docter and Silverman, using the sharp dialogue created by Dan Gerson and Andrew Stanton, ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Harvey S. Karten
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Steve RhodesSteve Rhodes
The movie starts quite well by providing a great warmup act. I'd call it a cartoon except that it's really a computer animated short story. Called FOR THE BIRDS, it is completely adorable, is fast paced and serves brilliantly as the appetizer for ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Steve Rhodes
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for FilmHead.com (Matt Heffernan)FilmHead.com (Matt Heffernan)
Some studios started out slow, but not Pixar. When they entered the feature market, it was with Toy Story, a great film that was a huge success. They followed that up with two more brilliant films: A Bug's Life and Toy Story 2. These aren't just good ...read the complete Monsters movie review at FilmHead.com (Matt Heffernan)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Flipside Movie EmporiumFlipside Movie Emporium
Monsters, Inc. starts, as most of Pixar's animated features do, with a wonderful conceit. The boogymen who terrorize children in the middle of the night are actually a bunch of good-hearted working Joes who collect fear to power their monster city. They ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for USA TODAYUSA TODAY
Monsters, Inc., is indisputably targeted to young children, but the picture also tosses a bone to the many who love movies about people (or, OK, creatures) with offbeat jobs. And not since Ghostbusters or Brazil have working stiffs gotten such whimsical ...read the complete Monsters movie review at USA TODAY
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
"Monsters, Inc.," the new computer-animated film from Pixar, the people who brought you "A Bug's Life" and both "Toy Story" films, has clever answers to all those questions. To the more pressing dilemma of how this venture measures up to its ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Cranky Critic (Chuck Schwartz)The Cranky Critic (Chuck Schwartz)
The hardest thing to write, in all of movie-dom, is a family flick because you've got two audiences to write for. The first target are the little kidlets and the second is their parents. The hard part is writing stuff that will make the kidlets cackle ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Cranky Critic (Chuck Schwartz)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)
There's a world we rarely see, a world of monsters and goblins hiding in children's closets waiting to scare them. For what reason, though? Before we thought they were merely mean and ruthless but with Monsters Inc. , the new film from Disney and Pixar, ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for SF, Horror and Fantasy Film ReviewSF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
Monsters, Inc. was the fourth film to emerge from Pixar Animation and its parent company Disney. Pixar created a revolution in animation with Toy Story (1995), the world's first fully computer animated feature film, before continuing on with ...read the complete Monsters movie review at SF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Mark Reviews Movies (Mark Dujsik)Mark Reviews Movies (Mark Dujsik)
Review by Mark Dujsik Pixar Animation Studios proved themselves pioneers of computer animation (and animation in general) and the art of film when they made Toy Story, the first full-length, fully computer-generated film. That film proved that ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Mark Reviews Movies (Mark Dujsik)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for CNN ShowbizCNN Showbiz
'Monsters'' ultimate message -- that laughter is a stronger force than fear -- is cleverly set up in the beginning with a premise that monsters live in a parallel world and use children's screams of fear as an energy source. In addition, the monsters ...read the complete Monsters movie review at CNN Showbiz
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for MovieFreak.com (Craig Younkin)MovieFreak.com (Craig Younkin)
It's been several years since Pixar first wowed us with "Toy Story", the first three-dimensional cartoon ever produced. Now we know it as the re-shaping of the animation world as this year alone we have had three 3-D animated films hit the big screen. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at MovieFreak.com (Craig Younkin)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)
On the other side of closet doors, in a universe right next door to the ones explored in "Toy Story" and "A Bug's Life" (in which toys and insects live social and productive lives), lies the land of Monstropolis, a colorful but eccentric cityscape ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for BigSPEEGS Movie Reviews (Evan Spigelman)BigSPEEGS Movie Reviews (Evan Spigelman)
Leave it to animation studio Pixar to tackle a project like "Monsters, Inc." Pixar has always taken us to places we've never been but have always suspected existed. In "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2", they showed us the secret world of toys that ...read the complete Monsters movie review at BigSPEEGS Movie Reviews (Evan Spigelman)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
Disney's answer to "Shrek," it turns out, wasn't last summer's animated adventure "Atlantis: The Lost Continent," which proved a considerable disappointment, but this new co-production with Pixar Studios, the creative force behind the "Toy ...read the complete Monsters movie review at One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)
Pixar Animation Studios and Disney have teamed up once again to bring a computer animated children's feature to the big screen. Their previous collaborations, Toy Story and Toy Story 2, were critical and financial successes. Both of those films ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for hybridmagazine.com hybridmagazine.com
Currently, it seems that most animated films, although constantly upping the ante in animation quality, are becoming more and more weighted down with cheap cynicism and a bottomless pit of pop culture references. SHREK may get laughs for its jokes ...read the complete Monsters movie review at hybridmagazine.com
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia City Paper (Sam Adams)Philadelphia City Paper (Sam Adams)
The two both work on the "scare floor," an assembly-line operation where closet doors are brought in from a mammoth warehouse, energized, and only then become portals to the human world. Canisters next to the doors fill up with scream power, and the ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Philadelphia City Paper (Sam Adams)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Movie ChicksThe Movie Chicks
Everything in monster land is powered by the energy generated from the screams of children. Monsters, Incorporated is the utility company that gathers that energy by sending "Scarers" into the human world through closet doors and ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Movie Chicks
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for CinemaScreen (James Salter)CinemaScreen (James Salter)
Monsters, Inc. is going to give Shrek a hard time, with both tipped for an Oscar nomination or two later on today. As to the better film, my money is on Shrek. I'm not sure I'd want to watch Monsters over and over again, something I'm sure a lot of ...read the complete Monsters movie review at CinemaScreen (James Salter)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for 3 Black Chicks ("Bams")3 Black Chicks ("Bams")
The Fear Factor is actually a manufactured product at Monsters, Inc., the factory where James "Sully" Sullivan (John Goodman) and his Scare Assistant, Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) use special portals to produce the screams that produce the power that ...read the complete Monsters movie review at 3 Black Chicks ("Bams")
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Entertainment Insiders (Craig Roush)Entertainment Insiders (Craig Roush)
In some ways, then, Monsters, Inc. builds on the Toy Story films, although it only does so in an indirect sense. Audiences will expect the same level of intelligence and wry humor coupled with physical comedy and sight gags in the same seamless fashion ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Entertainment Insiders (Craig Roush)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for kids-in-mindkids-in-mind
A male and female monster flirt and kiss briefly. A monster kisses another monster a couple of times. There are a few romantic references made by one monster about an evening he has planned for his monster girlfriend. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at kids-in-mind
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Flick Filosopher (MaryAnn Johanson)The Flick Filosopher (MaryAnn Johanson)
A hideous, leathery, reptilian employee of Monsters, Inc. sulks that his job -- eliciting screams from frightened human children -- is getting too difficult to accomplish anymore. "The window of opportunity is shrinking," he complains. "Kids are ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Flick Filosopher (MaryAnn Johanson)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVD Net (Martin Friedel)DVD Net (Martin Friedel)
Animation experts Pixar have done it again with their new feature Monsters, Inc., which stars John Goodman and Billy Crystal. Released around the world in over 30 different languages, this film originally emerged in Australia the same day as The ...read the complete Monsters movie review at DVD Net (Martin Friedel)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Slant MagazineSlant Magazine
buy soundtrack ow that moms and dads have become especially vulnerable to uninspired Hollywood clichés of the strained human condition (e.g. K-PAX, Life as a House), the young-ins have the wondrously potent Monsters, Inc. to fall back on. Not only is ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Slant Magazine
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Ain't It Cool Movie Reviews (Harry Knowles)Ain't It Cool Movie Reviews (Harry Knowles)
Notice how in the scant 5 seconds or less... they have created an endearing character. A precocious inquisitive lamp... Giddy and excitable. Curious and devilish. And finally, caught and ashamed. All of that in a little 5 second package. PURE ANIMATION. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Ain't It Cool Movie Reviews (Harry Knowles)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Guess the GrossGuess the Gross
Monsters Inc. does that. Will children be entertained by the story about a society of monsters who live in their own city, Monstropolis; a city whose electrical power is generated by the screams of children? They will and the adults will laugh aloud at ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Guess the Gross
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Palo Alto Online (Jeanne Aufmuth)Palo Alto Online (Jeanne Aufmuth)
The lobby of Monsters, Incorporated Monsters, Inc.Pixar steps up to the plate and hits one out of the park, with a fourth animated effort that's every bit as constructively clever as it is technologically brilliant. Remember the Boogie Man who hid in ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Palo Alto Online (Jeanne Aufmuth)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
The Pixar boys are at again with Monsters, Inc. taking their computer-animation talents from toys and insects to the magical world of monsters. Magical indeed -- the way it works is that all those monsters that hide in the closet and scare little kids ...read the complete Monsters movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)
It's no secret that 2001 has been a downright horrible year for quality Hollywood movies, but as the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining. Ever since Walt Disney Studios teamed up with Pixar ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVD-Dweeb.Com (Oliver Korioth)DVD-Dweeb.Com (Oliver Korioth)
The voice talents of Billy Crystal and John Goodman really come through in the Mike and Sulley characters. Mike Wazowski IS Billy Crystal in eyeball form let me tell ya. I love the way he just doesn't get what's going on half the time and rambles on ...read the complete Monsters movie review at DVD-Dweeb.Com (Oliver Korioth)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Daily-Reviews.com (Brian Matherly)Daily-Reviews.com (Brian Matherly)
For anyone who has ever been scared of something in their closet at one time or another, Monsters, Inc. should be a trip back to a time when we were more innocent than we are now and were afforded the luxuries of an overactive imagination. With its ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Daily-Reviews.com (Brian Matherly)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVD Verdict (Kevin Lee)DVD Verdict (Kevin Lee)
Back in 1995, an upstart studio made a big splash by providing a feature-length computer animated film called Toy Story. Using (then) state-of-the-art technology, Toy Story was a technically sound display of what the future of animation held. On top of ...read the complete Monsters movie review at DVD Verdict (Kevin Lee)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Tech (MIT) (Daniel S. Robey)The Tech (MIT) (Daniel S. Robey)
When questionable circumstances involving a sinister coworker allow a child to pass into the Monstropolis, chaos ensues. Sully grows close to the little girl he names Boo, and Mike insists that they return her to the room she came from. They fall into a ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Tech (MIT) (Daniel S. Robey)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Audio Revolution Audio Revolution
The story of Mike and Sully's friendship is central to the tale. "Monsters, Inc." provides a ton of sight gags, as well as lots of interesting sounds. Chapter 1 offers a jazzy number and cartoon illustrations of doors during the opening credits. Doors ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Audio Revolution
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Bullz-Eye.comBullz-Eye.com
You have to hand it to Pixar. No studio has their track record of 4-4 with four home runs. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Bullz-Eye.com
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Xiibaro Productions (David Perry)Xiibaro Productions (David Perry)
Monstropolis is a huge city situated in a parallel world, where monsters live lives much like their human counterparts. They eat, live, and work in locations like anyone walking through midtown Manhattan, and yet the details are different. They eat bile ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Xiibaro Productions (David Perry)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Guardian/ObserverGuardian/Observer
James P. Sullivan (AKA "Sulley") and Mike Wazowski work for Monsters Inc., which generates power from the goose bumps of children, but monsters are scared of children and when a small girl gets into the plant the two monsters face a big problem. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Guardian/Observer
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Film Freak CentralFilm Freak Central
Ten feet tall and covered in blue and purple fur, James "Sully" Sullivan (John Goodman) is the leading scarer at Monsters, Inc. and the best friend to his "handler/assistant," a green nebbish of a cyclops named Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal). Despite ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Film Freak Central
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Movie ram-blings (Ram Samudrala)Movie ram-blings (Ram Samudrala)
The idea that evil is powered by fear is a primary underlying theme in many horror tales (see Stephen King's It for example). Monsters, Inc. breaks this myth by illustrating that evil, in the form of monsters, might not be what we think, and that ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Movie ram-blings (Ram Samudrala)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Looking Closer (Jeffrey Overstreet)Looking Closer (Jeffrey Overstreet)
Monsters, Inc. is something of a disappointment, because Pixar's team have set such a high standard with Toy Story and Toy Story 2. It plays more like a 90-minute Saturday morning cartoon, although one that has brilliant animation beginning to end. So ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Looking Closer (Jeffrey Overstreet)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie VoiceFilm Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
The computer animated features produced by the Pixar Animation Studios have been justly lauded for their stunning visuals, but Monsters, Inc. confirms that despite all the technical tools at their disposal, one thing counts head and shoulders above ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ReelViews (James Berardinelli)ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Remember when, as a child, you used to fear the monster under the bed or in the closet - how your parents would tell you to go to sleep, that it wasn't real? Monsters, Inc. confirms what every child really knows - the things that go bump in the night ...read the complete Monsters movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Filmsnobs (Stephen Himes)The Filmsnobs (Stephen Himes)
My trip to Monsters, Inc. made me feel like a summer night at the drive-in. We used to pile into the truck and Dad would navigate the ruts of the open field in front of the scopic screen. We'd play with the other kids over at the playground right below ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Filmsnobs (Stephen Himes)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for eye WEEKLY (Jason Anderson)eye WEEKLY (Jason Anderson)
After US$1.2 billion worth of business from the Toy Story movies and A Bug's Life, Steve Jobs' animation company Pixar has become the movie industry's King Midas. But the main reason for that success is not so much Pixar's increasing mastery of ...read the complete Monsters movie review at eye WEEKLY (Jason Anderson)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for IOFilmIOFilm
As with the best storytellers, the creators of Monsters Inc. take a fresh look at a very familiar theme: the monster in the closet. Here, the monsters are real, but they're not evil or mean - they scare children to capture the energy in their screams, ...read the complete Monsters movie review at IOFilm
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Reviews on the Side (Steven Lekowicz)Reviews on the Side (Steven Lekowicz)
Monsters, Inc. is a very good movie, and I actually can't wait to watch it again. It's just that the writing was not on the same level as the Toy Story movies. Pixar is still a home-run-hitting studio, but they need to be careful their writing doesn't ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Reviews on the Side (Steven Lekowicz)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Planet Sick-Boy (Jon Popick)Planet Sick-Boy (Jon Popick)
While it doesn't quite achieve the heights of either Toy Story film, Pixar's Monsters, Inc. is still one of the better family films you'll see all year and has a mortal lock on landing a nomination in the Oscars' first-ever feature-length animation ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Planet Sick-Boy (Jon Popick)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Mutant Reviewers From HellMutant Reviewers From Hell
Enter Sully and Mike (voiced by John Goodman and Billy Crystal), a pair of monsters who work in tandem at the power plant. They not only stumble onto a conspiracy against children and traditional scaring, they accidentally release "Boo". The first ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Mutant Reviewers From Hell
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for musicOMH (Shawn Fitzgerald)musicOMH (Shawn Fitzgerald)
Monsters also is blessed with a great voice talent cast. Goodman and Crystal work perfectly together, displaying the same type of good-natured chemistry that Tom Hanks and Tim Allen did in the Toy Story films. Steve Buscemi is wonderfully slimy and ...read the complete Monsters movie review at musicOMH (Shawn Fitzgerald)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Washington Post (Rita Kempley)Washington Post (Rita Kempley)
Marvels of animation abound in "Monsters, Inc.," an amusing family fable from Pixar, the high-tech fun factory that produced the "Toy Story" movies and "A Bug's Life." Each of its films has trumped the last in digital artistry, but when it comes ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Washington Post (Rita Kempley)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for PopMatters (Tracy McLoone)PopMatters (Tracy McLoone)
The opening credits sequence of Monsters, Inc. is so pretty. I love it. I want to paint my house like it. I want to enter this imaginative, vibrant, childlike universe -- Sesame Street and Disney's The Aristocats (1970), and Pee Wee's Playhouse all in ...read the complete Monsters movie review at PopMatters (Tracy McLoone)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Entertainment Zone ReviewEntertainment Zone Review
In a land of monsters, James P. Sullivan is king. He and his coworker/ friend Mike Wazowski are two of many monsters that work for Monsters Inc. a utility company that generates power for a very paranoid and nervous city of monsters. This power, oddly ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Entertainment Zone Review
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for DVD Town (John J. Puccio)DVD Town (John J. Puccio)
When I was a child I had no concerns about monsters in the closet, but I was sure there was something living under my bed. To this day I can't dangle my feet outside the covers without having the nagging suspicion that the Bed Witch is going grab hold ...read the complete Monsters movie review at DVD Town (John J. Puccio)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for TheBoxSet.com - Complete Movie/DVD ReviewTheBoxSet.com - Complete Movie/DVD Review
A movie that presents a humorous view of what monsters do when they're not scaring the daylights out of kids, Monsters, Inc. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at TheBoxSet.com - Complete Movie/DVD Review
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Rambles (Julie Bowerman)Rambles (Julie Bowerman)
Monsters, Inc. dazzlingly flew into theaters to vie for the first ever animation Oscar. The big cuddly blue-furred Sulley aims to topple the curmudgeonly green-hued Shrek as the best-drawn movie of the year. It's going to be a close ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Rambles (Julie Bowerman)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for The Net-Monster reviews "Monsters, Inc."The Net-Monster reviews "Monsters, Inc."
Although you've probably never heard of it, there's a new movie playing at your local cineplex called Monsters, Inc. I must say I find the complete lack of advertising and merchandising surprising. Disney is apparently trying to keep this one a ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Net-Monster reviews "Monsters, Inc."
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Needcoffee.com - Movie ReviewNeedcoffee.com - Movie Review
John P. Sullivan (voiced by Goodman), his friends call him Sulley, is the top scarer at Monsters Inc., the company that harvests the screams of children to convert them into power for monsters to use. He and his assistant, Mike (voiced by Crystal) are ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Needcoffee.com - Movie Review
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for IndependentCritics.com (Jacob Hall)IndependentCritics.com (Jacob Hall)
Masterfully created, original, and downright brilliant film from the masters of family entertainment, "Pixar." The story is about two monsters, Mike and Scully (Billy Crystal and John Goodman) who make a living running the energy supply for ...read the complete Monsters movie review at IndependentCritics.com (Jacob Hall)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Chart MagazineChart Magazine
It's late at night. The rest of the house is silent except for the thudding of your small heart. Your breath catches as you hear a creak from your closet door, and suddenly the shadows in your room are transformed into ominous outlines. A shirt on a ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Chart Magazine
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for DVD Lard - Region 2 Collectors Edition ReviewDVD Lard - Region 2 Collectors Edition Review
As a child, which was a long time ago, I loved going to see cartoons and animations, mainly I think because the filmmakers could make their imaginations and that of their audiences come true much more easily than with live action. Of course with todays ...read the complete Monsters movie review at DVD Lard - Region 2 Collectors Edition Review
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for DVD JournalDVD Journal
When Toy Story hit theaters in 1995, everyone knew they were seeing something brand-new, something almost revolutionary. And not just because the film's animators eschewed paint brushes and cels in favor of hard drives and monitors. The story about a ...read the complete Monsters movie review at DVD Journal
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for The Self-Made CriticThe Self-Made Critic
Monsters, Inc. was a cute animated movie that is pretty funny, but definitely for kids. You should go see it if you have kids, are a kid, or like to pretend you're a kid late at night by wearing diapers. It's made by the Pixar people, who did Toy Story ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Self-Made Critic
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for ShowBIZ DataShowBIZ Data
Disney/Pixar presents a film directed by Pete Docter. Written by Andrew Stanton and Daniel Gerson. Running time: 86 minutes. Rated G. The verdict of the critics regarding Monsters, Inc.: It's not as good as Shrek, but it's still good in its own right. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at ShowBIZ Data
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Audiovideorevolution.comAudiovideorevolution.com
The story grew out of common childhood fears: while you're in bed, falling asleep, you became convinced that there was something in the closet, or under the bed, or behind the clothes rack. In "Monsters, Inc." there really ARE monsters in the closet, ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Audiovideorevolution.com
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Associated ContentAssociated Content
During the story, we are introduced to a big fuzzy monster. Of course, he is a softie at heart, nothing like the big scary fella he pretends to be for his job - scaring the scream from little kids. But then while filming a training video for other ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Associated Content
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for THE WEEKLY MOVIE REVIEWTHE WEEKLY MOVIE REVIEW
For the skeptics, Disney and Pixar are still on a roll, continuing to release the cutest and most inventive stuff. Compared to DreamWorks, Pixar's track record is much, much better. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at THE WEEKLY MOVIE REVIEW
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
"Monsters, Inc." is the latest feature from Pixar animation, the studio that created both "Toy Story" features and "A Bug's Life". "Monsters" is a film that's as visually impressive and inventive as any of the studio's prior efforts. However, ...read the complete Monsters movie review at A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Crosswalk.com Movies (Holly McClure)Crosswalk.com Movies (Holly McClure)
Sulley (John Goodman) is the top "scarer" at Monsters, Inc., where a factory of monsters (in all shapes and sizes) works to keep kids screaming to provide their power supply. Mike (Billy Crystal) is a one-eyed green monster who teams up with Sulley to ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Crosswalk.com Movies (Holly McClure)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for txreviews.com (Curtis Edmonds)txreviews.com (Curtis Edmonds)
Monsters, Inc. is a Pixar movie, and that should be enough. As a Pixar movie, it is in every way perfectly serviceable. It has all the Pixar hallmarks; highly skilled animation, an infectious cleverness, outstanding celebrity voiceovers, a wry sense of ...read the complete Monsters movie review at txreviews.com (Curtis Edmonds)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for The New York Times - Family Movie Guide (Peter M. Nichols)The New York Times - Family Movie Guide (Peter M. Nichols)
Next to a blackout, the worst thing that can befall Monstropolis is a "2319," or the appearance of an actual child or anything belonging to a child. Monstropolis is far more scared of children than vice ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The New York Times - Family Movie Guide (Peter M. Nichols)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle Post-Intelligencer
And if the studio's early holiday release, "Monsters, Inc.," is not quite up to the exalted level of these two predecessors, be assured it's still the most eye-popping and thoroughly entertaining animated film to come down the pike so far this year. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for allesfilm.com (Markus Steiger)allesfilm.com (Markus Steiger)
In Monstropolis gibt es keinen Strom. Energie wird hier aus den Schreien menschlicher Kinder gewonnen. Die Monster AG, vergleichbar mit unseren Stromgesellschaften, schickt ihre Mitarbeiter in die Kinderzimmer, um durch das Erschrecken der lieben Kleinen ...read the complete Monsters movie review at allesfilm.com (Markus Steiger)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for The Hindu The Hindu
IT NEVER ceases to amaze one - the superb quality of animation that comes from Disney and now Pixar Animation Studios from which came Toy Story, I and II and "A Bug's Life!" The characters, the sound effects, the punch lines, and the voice-overs ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Hindu
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for New York Magazine (Peter Rainer)New York Magazine (Peter Rainer)
Monsters, Inc. is the latest computer-animation feature from Pixar, the outfit that came up with the Toy Story movies and A Bug's Life, all distributed by Disney. It's no Shrek, but then again, it isn't really trying to be. Shrek, from Disney rival ...read the complete Monsters movie review at New York Magazine (Peter Rainer)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Shadows on the Wall (Rich Cline)Shadows on the Wall (Rich Cline)
The people at Pixar (Toy Story) outdo even themselves with this high-energy action comedy; it's no real surprise that the animation breaks new ground continually, and the story is clever and inventive as well. It's set in Hidden City, where the ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Shadows on the Wall (Rich Cline)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
This film is no SHREK or TOY STORY 2 but it delivers some laughs, some cool-looking monsters, lots of fun for the kids and a touching ending. It's not a movie that blew me away by any means, and certainly doesn't reach the overall entertainment value of ...read the complete Monsters movie review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for The Filmsnobs (James Owen)The Filmsnobs (James Owen)
As I drove my windowless van down to the local multiplex, I prayed to the Movie Gods that Monsters, Inc. wouldn't suck. I wanted it to be cool and hip; which were the exact terms several mental midgets used to justify this year's big hit, Shrek. That ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Filmsnobs (James Owen)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for The Digital BitsThe Digital Bits
The "Story" area is all about the planning that went behind the film. Monsters Are Real highlights the ideas behind the movie. We've also got the Original Treatment, with the Original Sully Intro and a videotaped Story Pitch. Banished Concepts is ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Digital Bits
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
One of Gary Larson's very first Far Side cartoons depicted two hairy, fanged monsters lying flat beneath a bed inhabited by a kid with frightened, popping eyes, with one monster saying to the other, "I've got it again Larry ... an eerie feeling like ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
It's almost beyond the point to say that this new collaboration between animation behemoths Disney and Pixar is wildly entertaining; what else could it be? What is interesting and what adults will find doubly fascinating (maybe even unsettling) is the ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Baseline.Hollywood.com (Ted Murphy)Baseline.Hollywood.com (Ted Murphy)
... will undoubtedly takes its place as a classic for future generations. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Baseline.Hollywood.com (Ted Murphy)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Sacramento News & Review (Mark Halverson)Sacramento News & Review (Mark Halverson)
A somewhat repetitive but spirited comedy-adventure. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Sacramento News & Review (Mark Halverson)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Moose Hole (Joseph Kastner)Moose Hole (Joseph Kastner)
Monsters Inc. serves as a perfect example of the blending of humor and heart so perfectly, it could only have come from the talented artists and writers at Pixar. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Moose Hole (Joseph Kastner)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for New York Times (Elvis Mitchell)New York Times (Elvis Mitchell)
What makes Monsters, Inc. so wonderful is that it's about scream deficit, yet all great cartoons are powered by screams. It's a tribute to noise, so how can you not fall in love with it? ...read the complete Monsters movie review at New York Times (Elvis Mitchell)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Washington Post (Desson Thomson)Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
Supple and technologically sophisticated entertainment. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)
You know how, as a kid, you thought that monsters would come out from the closet at night? Well, you were right! Every day, at the Monsters, Inc. factory down in Monstropolis, monsters go through inter-dimensional portals which open into the bedrooms of ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The Popkorn JunkieThe Popkorn Junkie
This film is full of all manner of good stuff. Intrigue, good guys, bad guys, cuteness, love, and of course, humor. And it executes them all quite well. This is not just an experiment in computer animation. It's a well-done heartfelt plot populated ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Popkorn Junkie
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Shannon Patrick SullivanShannon Patrick Sullivan
It is virtually impossible not to review "Monsters, Inc." without comparing it to that other computer-animated monster movie of the year, "Shrek". But the two are really different beasts. "Shrek" drew much of its humour from its story and premise; ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Shannon Patrick Sullivan
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Fantastica Daily (Mervius)Fantastica Daily (Mervius)
Great animation and consistently entertaining humor make this a fun ride for children and parents. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Fantastica Daily (Mervius)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)
A film that families will revisit in their living rooms many times over for many years to come. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for VideoVista VideoVista
Being an un-married gal without children, some people might find it strange that I thoroughly enjoyed this computer-animated movie. But, with its awe-inspiring landscapes, hilariously unique characters, and a captivating story, this movie appeals to ...read the complete Monsters movie review at VideoVista
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for ninth symphony films ninth symphony films
Although it isn't always as funny as its pixar predecessors, Monsters, Inc. will give you a good amount of laughs and a little bit of heart. If that sounds like a Hallmark commercial, it's probably because this is Disney. Pixar has certainly raised the ...read the complete Monsters movie review at ninth symphony films
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
But "Monsters, Inc." does deliver the mandatory lump in the throat before it's over. It's hip enough that adults will get the inside jokes while kids enjoy the colorful characters and the action. If they're young enough, they may identify with the ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The UK Critic (Ian Waldron-Mantgani)The UK Critic (Ian Waldron-Mantgani)
The movie has gloriously fluid animation, energetic voice-overs (the supporting cast includes James Coburn, Jennifer Tilly and Steve Buscemi) and nice humour, by way of both slapstick and in-jokes. I expected nothing less -- "Toy Story" and "Shrek" have ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The UK Critic (Ian Waldron-Mantgani)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for MediaCircus (Anthony Leong)MediaCircus (Anthony Leong)
Did you ever wonder what the monsters in the closet did when they weren't scaring the bejesus out of little kids too young to know any better? Well, according to "Monsters, Inc.", the new computer-animated feature from Pixar (the folks who brought the ...read the complete Monsters movie review at MediaCircus (Anthony Leong)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Jamey Hughton's Movie Views (Jamey Hughton)Jamey Hughton's Movie Views (Jamey Hughton)
Additional proof that Pixar Animation Studios can do no wrong. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Jamey Hughton's Movie Views (Jamey Hughton)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for BBC FilmsBBC Films
In the city of Monstropolis, power is generated by the screams of human tots, collected by an ace team of "scarers" who enter the human world through the petrified tykes' bedroom closets. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at BBC Films
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for NutzWorld (Blake French)NutzWorld (Blake French)
works rather well until it introduces this annoying little girl as a plot device. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at NutzWorld (Blake French)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)
The latest Disney and Pixar team-up, Monsters Inc., tells a story where monsters are afraid of kids, and visa-versa, instead of just one side having control over the other. Though well done, and entertaining to watch, the storyline and quality of ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for TheCritic.info DVD review (Les Linyard)TheCritic.info DVD review (Les Linyard)
In Monstropolis, the company of Monsters Incorporated provide the power for their city by inducing screams from children (visited via doors that are ported along an elevated production line) and bottling the results. Master amongst the scarers is James P. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at TheCritic.info DVD review (Les Linyard)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Palo Alto Weekly (Jeanne Aufmuth)Palo Alto Weekly (Jeanne Aufmuth)
Every bit as constructively clever as it is technologically brilliant. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Palo Alto Weekly (Jeanne Aufmuth)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Mark R. LeeperMark R. Leeper
Not all of the problems the film has are its own fault. Like many films this film has unfortunate echoes of very recent American history. For years the monsters have worried about the possibility of the contamination from a human child entering their ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Mark R. Leeper
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
There's nothing scary about these monsters. Fun for the whole family. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Criminy Pete's Knee Jerk SpoilersCriminy Pete's Knee Jerk Spoilers
It's a nifty idea - monsters from the world just beyond the creepy closet doors of young children collecting the screams of terrified youngsters to power their world, but they're actually just regular schmoes named Sully or Mike or something who are ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Criminy Pete's Knee Jerk Spoilers
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)
Nah. What am I talking about? It's just a cartoon. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
Monstropolis is an alternate world of unusual creatures of all shapes and sizes who depend on the scares of children to provide the energy for their city. Every day an elite cadre of monsters enter a factory, and in the evening they enter through closet ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
Goodman and Crystal are both very effective in their speaking roles and the characters are memorable, including spidery company boss Henry J. Waternoose (voice by James Coburn of "Affliction") and Mike's girlfriend Celia (voice by Jennifer Tilly). There ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Plugged InPlugged In
On the other side of that closet door lies a huge city filled with monsters of every color, stripe and claw. A one-eyed head bobs on pencil-thin legs (Mike). A giant purple and green fur-covered beast (Sulley) rattles the walls. A Raptor-style lizard ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Plugged In
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Mediasearch, Australia Mediasearch, Australia
Animated films in the last few years have been getting better and better, often outdoing live action films in the story and character development departments as well as visual innovation and appeal to adults as well as children. Monsters Inc is no ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Mediasearch, Australia
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
K ids and movie monsters have a lot in common. They feel conspicuous. They stand out in a crowd. They can't make small-talk with grownups. They are always stepping on stuff and breaking it. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com screams Boo at Monstersfilmcritic.com screams Boo at Monsters
Magical indeed -- the way it works is that all those monsters that hide in the closet and scare little kids only do so because they have to -- they use the screams as energy to power Monstropolis, which exists just on the other side of every kid's ...read the complete Monsters movie review at filmcritic.com screams Boo at Monsters
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Magazine International Movie Magazine International
"Monsters, Inc.", the latest computer-animated gem from Pixar, finally explains two of the great mysteries of mankind: why only children see monsters come out from the closest at night, and why those monsters like to scare them. Both questions have the ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Movie Magazine International
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)
The humor is this film's redeeming quality, and it carries its burden well, plopping in slapstick and burp jokes for the kids and a scathing satire of factory workplaces to make adults giggle. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The MovieHamlet (Stefan Hedmark)The MovieHamlet (Stefan Hedmark)
Another well-made, good-looking film from Pixar, this time about a community of monsters in a city whose power supply consists of screams from children who have encountered the monsters in their bedrooms. When a human girl accidentally winds up in the ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The MovieHamlet (Stefan Hedmark)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Popkorn Junkie's review of Monsters, Inc.Popkorn Junkie's review of Monsters, Inc.
Monstropolis is where they live -- the monsters who need human screams to power their city. They come in all varieties: the one eyed and the many eyed, the hairy and the hairless, the gigantic and the tiny. They're basically people, except that ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Popkorn Junkie's review of Monsters, Inc.
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for TheMovieBoy.com (Dustin Putman)TheMovieBoy.com (Dustin Putman)
A wildly imaginative, quality family film that both children and adults will be able to enjoy equally. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at TheMovieBoy.com (Dustin Putman)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
When Boo slips through the closet portal during the bewitching hours, Sully and pal Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal), a Cyclops of a ball with frogs' legs, elect to protect her from their compatriots, especially the lean, lizard-like, ambitiously scary ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Jerry SaraviaJerry Saravia
I used to love animated films. "Fantasia" is still my favorite, mostly because of the psychedelic combination of classical music and images. Since then, I have not seen anything nearly as good. "Beauty and the Beast" and the "Toy Story" films come ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Jerry Saravia
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Time OutTime Out
Pixar's computer-animated rumpus comes to you from Monstropolis, a pastel-coloured parallel world populated by largely peaceable beasts. Sure, some do victimise small children, but purely in a professional capacity: they're the scarers employed by ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Time Out
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Greenwich Village Gazette (Eric Lurio)Greenwich Village Gazette (Eric Lurio)
So far, the only studio to ever bat a thousand is Pixar. The subsidiary of Apple computer, in it's partnership with Disney, has produced three blockbusters and is threatening to put out a fourth. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Greenwich Village Gazette (Eric Lurio)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
Computer animation leader-of-the-pack Pixar Studios doesn't just create visually astonishing, wildly amusing kiddie cartoons. The company's clever creative team also comes up with the most inventive, least clichéd plots that children's movies have ...read the complete Monsters movie review at SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for eye WEEKLY (Catharine Tunnacliffe)eye WEEKLY (Catharine Tunnacliffe)
The fine folks at Pixar, who created the Toy Story franchise and the 2001 film Monsters, Inc., really, really want you to love their movies. This isn't hard, since Monsters, Inc. is a deeply lovable film, about two lovable working stiffs, Mike (voiced ...read the complete Monsters movie review at eye WEEKLY (Catharine Tunnacliffe)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Salon.com (Charles Taylor)Salon.com (Charles Taylor)
My wife and her four sisters all have a habit of leaving closet doors open and dresser drawers halfway out. If you're married to one of them, it can make a nighttime trip to the bathroom in a dark house a veritable obstacle course. So in the first years ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Salon.com (Charles Taylor)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Chronicle (Carla Meyer)San Francisco Chronicle (Carla Meyer)
Sulley, the main monster of "Monsters, Inc.," looks a little like a bear, except he's purple and aquamarine. His horns and generous build are reminiscent of Shrek. Then again, the little girl who befriends him thinks he's a cat. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Carla Meyer)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for LowComDom Online Film ReviewsLowComDom Online Film Reviews
As you can tell, this is a multi-layered film with a lot going on. This story is a cut above most live action films you're going to see this year. This isn't the brain dead stories written especially to not go over a kid's head. In fact, there are a ...read the complete Monsters movie review at LowComDom Online Film Reviews
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Apollo Guide (Brian Webster)Apollo Guide (Brian Webster)
Occasionally, a film comes along that serves a purpose for which it was never intended. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Apollo Guide (Brian Webster)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for The Film AsylumThe Film Asylum
Monsters Inc. is another animated film to come from the reliable stables of Pixar/Dinsney Productions. Their collaboration has yet to spawn a flop and high hopes were the order of the day as I sat in a theater crowded with kids. The film quickly gathers ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Film Asylum
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Brilliant Observations on 1173 Films (Clayton Trapp)Brilliant Observations on 1173 Films (Clayton Trapp)
Kids' movies don't have to eventually say anything, but it's nice when they do. This one kind of does and offers shining moments, especially early on, of originality welcome in any genre. That monsters are a corporation, up to no good of course; that ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Brilliant Observations on 1173 Films (Clayton Trapp)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Movie Vault (Movieman)Movie Vault (Movieman)
There's a world we rarely see, a world of monsters and goblins hiding in children's closets waiting to scare them. For what reason, though? Before we thought they were merely mean and ruthless but with Monsters Inc., the new film from Disney and Pixar, ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Movie Vault (Movieman)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Joe Critic.com (Sam Bear)Joe Critic.com (Sam Bear)
The premise of this movie is very clever. In Montropolis the city is run by little children's screams, not electricity (we ought to try that). Monsters enter children's rooms, scare then and collect their screams in a long orange jar. Monsters are ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Joe Critic.com (Sam Bear)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for JoBlo's Movie Emporium reviews "Monsters Inc."JoBlo's Movie Emporium reviews "Monsters Inc."
There is a whole world full of monsters that survives on the energy from children's screams. In order to function as a society, they must get into human kids' bedrooms and scare them into shrieking. When the kids scream, they bottle that energy and ...read the complete Monsters movie review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium reviews "Monsters Inc."
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for hip online hip online
It's in the world of Monstropolis where these little buggers go about their lives. Through the streets filled with monsters of all shapes and sizes you arrive at the doorstep of Monsters, Inc., a company whose sole purpose is to scare the heck out of ...read the complete Monsters movie review at hip online
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Flak Magazine (Andy Ross)Flak Magazine (Andy Ross)
Isn't it time for Pixar to experience a failure? If not a failure, then at least something less than an overwhelming success? Apparently not, and it never will be time as long as they keep making such visually beautiful and perfectly scripted films as ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Flak Magazine (Andy Ross)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Deranged Video Dude (Robert Wurth)Deranged Video Dude (Robert Wurth)
The problem for the monsters is that the screams are no longer working. Modern children are losing their fear of Things That Go Bump In The Night younger and younger, making it harder for the monsters to fill their quota. The city of Monstropolis ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Deranged Video Dude (Robert Wurth)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Haro OnlineHaro Online
Creating a follow-up to Toy Story 2 is a daunting task, and topping it is even more so. Pixar and Disney may not have accomplished the latter, but Monsters, Inc. is still a tremendously enjoyable film in its own right. This time, instead of dealing with ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Haro Online
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Jigsaw Lounge (Neil Young)Jigsaw Lounge (Neil Young)
Monsters, Inclooks set to joinShrekandWaking Lifeon the short-list for the first-ever Best Animated Feature' Oscar - and it's easily the least of the trio. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Jigsaw Lounge (Neil Young)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)
The feature film computer animated genre has finally hit a point where visuals are taken for granted, and a story is much more important to whether or not the movie is enjoyable. Sadly, Monsters, Inc. wasn't nearly as an enjoyable as past Disney/Pixar ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for David N. ButterworthDavid N. Butterworth
In addition, gone (for the most part) is the hip irreverence that made Pixar's first few features so entertaining. Replacing it (it seems) is a surprising move towards sexism: the major characters are all male with the subservient rolesreceptionist, ...read the complete Monsters movie review at David N. Butterworth
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for The Phantom TollboothThe Phantom Tollbooth
One of the great conceits of all of these movies is how our mundane lives are re-imagined in a parallel universe. In Monsters, Inc., child monsters jump rope but they use the tongue of one of their friends as the rope. The power company has an inane ...read the complete Monsters movie review at The Phantom Tollbooth
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for CinescapeCinescape
MONSTERS, INC. does something for grown-ups that is very rare in a movie that is safe for all but the tiniest viewers: it creates a world that is complex and involved enough to get us actually wondering about its workings, while remaining sufficiently ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Cinescape
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for Washington Post (Rita Kempley)Washington Post (Rita Kempley)
An amusing family fable. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Washington Post (Rita Kempley)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin)Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin)
One of the original Star Trek episodes imagines a life form that lives off the human emotion of fear. Indwelling such villains as "Jack the Ripper," this life form creates a feast for itself at the expense of its fearful victims. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
The most frustrating aspect of scores like Monsters, Inc. is that they sometimes fail to even try to take advantage of all the creative liberties that the animation genre offers them. Randy Newman takes no chances in his instrumentation or ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Martyr (Jeremy Heilman)Movie Martyr (Jeremy Heilman)
For some reason, I don't undergo the rapturous waves of joy that seem to be commonplace when people watch Pixar's animated features. Their Toy Story films charm evaporated shortly after they began and left my head hurting from a combination of ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Movie Martyr (Jeremy Heilman)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Tiscali UKTiscali UK
As an adult, there's something very appealing about recapturing the innocence and wonder of your childhood, even if only fleetingly. It's one of the reasons for the Harry Potter phenomena and why Pixar's magical brand of filmmaking is so successful. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Tiscali UK
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Film Written Magazine (Jaime N. Christley)Film Written Magazine (Jaime N. Christley)
Doesn't play fast and loose quite as well as the two Toy Story movies or A Bug's Life , and the the joke hit-to-miss ratio is less than excellent. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Film Written Magazine (Jaime N. Christley)
Monsters, Inc. (2001) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Globe and Mail (Liam Lacey)Globe and Mail (Liam Lacey)
Apart from one lovely scene -- where the monsters and child climb over a moving assembly line of doors, leaping in and out of different realities -- Monsters, Inc. fails to develop the poetic richness of its metaphor. ...read the complete Monsters movie review at Globe and Mail (Liam Lacey)
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by kenny on February 18, 2009 Layton, Utah
This is a fun movie to watch, and I say that even after my middle child having watched this movie every day (sometimes twice) from 2and a half to about four years old. Its funny for kids and adults. Most importantly its entertaining for the whole family. ...
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