Monsters, Inc. is the largest scare factory in the monster world and the top kid Scarer is James “Sully” Sullivan, a huge intimidating monster with blue fur, large purple spots and horns. His Scare Assistant, best friend and roommate is Mike Wazowski, a lime green, opinionated, fiesty, one-eyed monster. Scaring children isn’t such an easy job–monsters believe children are toxic and that direct contact with them would be catastrophic. Inside the factory can also be found the factory’s crab-like CEO, the beguiling serpent-haired receptionist Celia and the sarcastic chameleon monster, Randall Boggs, who schemes to replace Sully as Monsters, Inc.’s top Scarer. Visiting from the human world is Boo, a tiny girl who turns the monster world upside-down.

General

First of all, I would say “Monsters, Inc.” is a strongly recommended movie with its brilliant and moving story. This movie brings us a lot of fun and laugh. Monsters, Inc. done by Pixar and Disney helps us remember the generous joys we have with laughter as the best medicine. There are plenty of inside jokes for adults and some good old fashioned slapstick to amuse the kids.
Exciting, humorous, longing, tension-filled, cute and more, Monsters, Inc. covers an enormous range of emotions in the course of its hour-and-a-half running time.

Story

The storyline is quite brilliant and imaginative! It’s a fantasy about the innocence of childhood and the classic good-triumphing-over-evil theme. At one time or another, every kid in the world goes through the dread Monster-in-the-Closet experience; it’s like one of Life’s Rules. And for those who remember the chills of the dark bedroom, the stark terror of the moment the light goes out and you’re left all alone with the Thing of your imagination, at long last there are some concrete answers to allay the fears of PCCSS (Post Childhood Closet Stress Syndrome). Monsters, Inc. put this child’s fear in the movie by very brilliant way. The story itself is, as usual, exciting and full of laughs and thrills.

As every movies, even great movies, have some faults, Monsters, Inc. also misses out some parts like the movie doesn’t have very many interesting supporting characters. But it wouldn’t let you down at all as Monsters, Inc. features spectacular animation, great humor, and most importantly, a heart of gold.

Graphic

You may feel it doesn’t have the sensational character of former computer animation features, but it still shows pheonomenal graphics. See the characters’ movement and detailed body description. Just look at Sully’s fur as it moves because of the changing environment. But don’t just look at the main characters but peek behind them and see the great treats the Pixar puts in to make the scenes more realistic.

Voice Cast

The voices are perfectly cast. The voice talents and humorous sensibilities of John Goodman, Billy Crystal, and Steve Buscemi excel in the well-written story line, which is satirical and at the same time innocent. They have excellent chemistry and are a treat to listen to. Both the lead voices are perfect for their respective roles.

Music

Sweet natured and simple, but not sappy with a huge musical score swelling in the background to force the viewer’s emotions.

Overall

Monsters Inc. is a wonderful family film and is without a doubt the best animated film since the turn of the new century. Well you can sit back and watch alone, you will never feel lonely because you will feel riveted to your seat and cry to laugh. Go out and have a good laugh and just escape from reality if but for a brief while.

Monsters, Inc. is a must-watch movie seriously!

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