Monsters, Inc.

G

Released Nov 2, 2001

1h 32m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Fantasy

Adventure

Animation

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Monsters Incorporated is the largest scare factory in the monster world, and James P. Sullivan (John Goodman) is one of its top scarers. Sullivan is a huge, intimidating monster with blue fur, large purple spots and horns. His scare assistant, best friend and roommate is Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal), a green, opinionated, feisty little one-eyed monster. Visiting from the human world is Boo (Mary Gibbs), a tiny girl who goes where no human has ever gone before.

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Critics Consensus

Clever, funny, and delightful to look at, Monsters, Inc. delivers another resounding example of how Pixar elevated the bar for modern all-ages animation.

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Ariel V

Such a touching story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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Blu B

All Time Classic. The animation is a tad bit dated but it's so visually creative and memorable that it overcomes that limitation easily. The characters are super likeable and charming. The villians are good also but I do wish they were a bit more intimidating. Also the music is really good but I wish it was a bit more memorable and catchy on it's own. Other than that this is masterfully done and moves at a perfect pace. It's an original idea executed perfectly. Everyone should give this a try once.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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Emery A

I have a great appreciation for this animation, it was part of my childhood, and the evaluation was not only due to its historical affection, the work stands out for its creative and intelligent script, which entertains children and provides a critique that older people understand better, presents a unique and diverse well-constructed world, charismatic characters with flaws and successes, they have different situations that make us alternate between different emotions and to finish with a flourish, it has an exciting ending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/30/24

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Ryland C

The funniest Pixar movie ever!! 😂🤣😂🤣

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/23/24

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Jowell T

a genius movie good characters good music it way a good movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Daniel W

Love this film the characters feel human like all Pixar films from that time if you are a kid of today you should watch this feel it is not filled with ppl sexualities and other such nonsensical things for a kids film it's about love for each other and friend ship though strife Mike is an asshole for half the film which makes him human he's also a coward and wants sully to fight all his battles for him bc he feels weak which also makes him more human just a great watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Pete Docter

Director

John Goodman

James P. Sullivan

Billy Crystal

Mike Wazowski

Mary Gibbs

Boo

Steve Buscemi

Randall

James Coburn

Henry J. Waternoose

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Joe Morgenstern

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The uses of enchantment haven't changed; kids still need, maybe more than ever, the special comfort of fabulous threats they can control.

Apr 4, 2018

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David Ansen

Newsweek

It's a terrific piece of work: smart, inventive and executed with state-of-the-art finesse.

Mar 7, 2018

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

If anything, it improves with age.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 18, 2013

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Monsters, Inc. is another in a long line of Pixar films that show how an animated motion picture can be great entertainment, but also so much more.

Rated: 4/4

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Cory Woodroof

615 Film

Unflappably great; a clinic in world-building, character development, voice acting and voice casting, storytelling and balancing animation for kids and adults; an emotional, unforgettable roller coaster...

Jul 6, 2022

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Betsy Bozdech

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A fun, fast-paced story with plenty of wit and brightly colored eye-candy.

Rated: 4/4

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Synopsis

Monsters Incorporated is the largest scare factory in the monster world, and James P. Sullivan (John Goodman) is one of its top scarers. Sullivan is a huge, intimidating monster with blue fur, large purple spots and horns. His scare assistant, best friend and roommate is Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal), a green, opinionated, feisty little one-eyed monster. Visiting from the human world is Boo (Mary Gibbs), a tiny girl who goes where no human has ever gone before.

Director: Pete Docter
Producer: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton
Screenwriter: Pete Docter, Jill Culton, Jeff Pidgeon, Ralph Eggleston, Andrew Stanton, Daniel Gerson
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions, Pixar Animation Studios
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 2, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $494.0K
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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