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2001
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Monsters, Inc.
Positive Reviews
115
Negative reviews
9
Average Rating
4.0
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3.0
The movies decade old visuals are noticeably less sumptuous than in Pixars latest offerings, but the kid friendly humor devoid of the overly self cons ..
EW
3.0
But while the Monsters, Inc. computer animation is snazzier than ever, the story is not.
EW
3.8
Kids and movie monsters have a lot in common.They feel conspicuous.
Rogerebert
4.0
Parents need to know that Monsters, Inc. is about closet monsters, but from their point of view scaring kids is their 9 to 5 job.
Common Sense Media
4.5
Announcing its flagrantly derivative nature with a title referencing Keanu Reeves character from The Matrix, The One is a thrill ride movie with all t ..
Austin Chronicle
5.0
Instead, Pixars most conceptually complex film receives both literally and figuratively an important new layer, adding to its visual beauty and themat ..
Time Out
4.5
The balance tilts towards action and gags, and does them gloriously.
Time Out
4.4
Thankfully, this Pixar triumphs doe eyed charm, and balance of sentiment and wit, has allowed it to age better than Shreks obnoxious pop culture hemor ..
4.4
Monsters Inc. is a humbling reminder of what its like to fear, imagine and hope.
4.5
Then theres a production demonstration with Lee Unkrich introducing (1 min.),
Collider
3.5
Its almost beyond the point to say that this new collaboration between animation behemoths Disney and Pixar is wildly entertaining; what else could it ..
5.0
The critical nature of my personality wants to find something bad to say about it, but, uh . . . I got nothin
E Film Critic
4.5
If Monsters Inc. isnt the instant classic that the Toy Story films are, well then its pretty damn close.
E Film Critic
5.0
Monsters, Inc. is hilarious, exciting, miraculous to look at and is easily one of the best films of the year.
E Film Critic
5.0
The admirable oddness of its plot affable creatures harvest childrens screams via an interdimensional network of cupboards may now be softened by fami ..
Telegraph
3.5
Monsters is funny and sweet enough to delight kids and inventive enough to satisfy adults.
San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Another chance to see Pixars most dazzling premise, now spruced up with a third dimension.
4.0
And although Monsters, Inc. deserves to be seen on the big screen, arguably the definitive viewing experience will have to wait until DVD; only then w ..
5.0
Instead, put that extra cash aside for next year.If history is any guide, you and your family whether young or old will probably want to see Monsters ..
Ny Daily News
3.5
Critique: 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 ..
JoBlo
4.0
Disney continues its lucrative trend of re releasing cherished animated titles in 3D (after Toy Story 1 & 2, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and F ..
Screen Rant
4.0
Peter Docter directs this funny and frolicsome computer animated comedy from Pixar, the Academy Award winning creators of Toy Story.
Spirituality And Practice
2.0
Despite some flaws, for the most part it offers a genial, family friendly ninety minutes worth of amusement.
One Guys Opinion
4.4
Reason enough for a prequel, Monsters, University, to go into production.It comes out next June.
Rogers Movie Nation
4.4
Young Mr. Potter may practice magic, but Monsters, Inc. is nothing short of enchanting.
ReelViews
2.0
This job isnt easy for the monsters, who believe children are toxic.
Blu Ray
2.0
An inspired idea that the childhood monsters in our closets are not only real, but just everyday Joes doing their jobs is buried in a bland, computer ..
Tv Guide
4.4
The ending is quite touching, and coming closer to emotional truth is always far more important than coming closer to technical truth.
Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Repeat viewings are a must if you want to catch all the varied humor that inhabits this wonderful monster world.
3.5
Though the comedy is sometimes more frenetic than inspired and viewer emotions are rarely touched to any notable degree, the movie is as visually inve ..
Usa Today
4.4
Filmmakers Pete Docter, David Silverman, and Lee Unkrich have infused Monsters, Inc. with an absolutely breathtaking animation style that effectively ..
Reel Film Reviews
3.8
The computer animation is very good and the visuals are imaginative.
Lariat
3.0
Pixar is also behind the new Monsters, Inc., a thoroughly entertaining outing that will delight audiences of all ages.
Eric Ds Nider
2.5
If not, they will after watching Monsters, Inc. the latest clever and highly enjoyable computer animated feature from the imaginative folks at Pixar.
Screen It
4.5
But this is magical filmmaking that viewers of any age cant help but love.
Shadows On The Wall
4.5
For all the films obvious unreality, the characters seem distinctly human especially the monsters and the story is simple and compelling.
Pop Matters
5.0
Still, whether it wins or not, Monsters, Inc is perfect feel good family entertainment kids will adore it, but adults are in for a treat too.
View London
4.0
Monsters, Inc. is so imaginative in concept and execution, its impossible to predict where the artists at Pixar will go from here.
Film Journal International ..
4.0
Its a giddy, clever, endearingly sweet and often riotously hilarious comedy that appears to be deceptively simple, both in terms of its aims and its s ..
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.1
The complexities of the script, while clever, will likely fly over the heads of most within its target demographic.
Internet Reviews
3.8
Dazzling to look at but lacking the social message of last years marvelous Chicken Run.
Internet Reviews
4.4
... a terrific choice for the whole family, ... a bit of a disappointment.
Internet Reviews
4.0
More than a decade after its original theatrical release, this hugely enjoyable and highly successful fourth outing from Pixar makes a welcome holiday ..
Smh
4.4
Its returning to theaters in 3 D for the holidays, and its reassuring message is more relevant than ever.
Star Tribune
4.5
But Monsters, Inc. just doesnt have the power to haunt nostalgic adults the way that Toy Story and its sequel do.
3.8
A great idea in theory the hilarious and inventive all ages comedy is well worth reviving, to amuse (and sell toys to) a new generation.
Toronto Star
2.0
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Emanuellevy
4.4
Kids will enjoy the movies hectic pace and wild visuals, while adults will enjoy its in jokes, including a chic restaurant named Harryhausens after th ..
Q Network
3.5
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Salon
5.0
Review by Louise Keller: With its imaginative concepts delightfully executed, Monsters Inc is a colourful splash of monstrous wit and charm guaranteed ..
4.5
Review by Louise Keller: With its imaginative concepts delightfully executed, Monsters Inc is a colourful splash of monstrous wit and charm that will ..
1.5
The plot premises of Monsters, Inc. strike me as downright peculiar for a supposed childrens entertainment.
Observer
4.0
The idea of ordinary Joes punching in at a terror factory is a clever one, and its deftly developed to incorporate petty rivalries, corporate corrupti ..
Bbc
4.0
In Monsters, Inc. the gags arent as spot on but the technique is miles ahead.The vision is grander and warmer as sweet as a childs growing love for a ..
Time
5.0
When Jeffrey flushes a toilet, imperiling himself, the thing gurgles so magnificently as to suggest a moaning whale.)
Slant Magazine
5.0
When Jeffrey flushes a toilet, imperiling himself, the thing gurgles so magnificently as to suggest a moaning whale.)
Slant Magazine
4.0
Monsters Inc. comes to life in 3D So welcome back Sulley (John Goodman) and one eyed Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) in a snazzy 3D conversion that give ..
Express
4.4
Seeing how un gimmicky and quite useful such a feature is, its hard to believe no one ever thought of it before.
Mr Brown Movies
3.8
A wildly imaginative, quality family film that both children and adults will be able to enjoy equally.
The Movie Boy
4.0
Pixar is the best studio in Hollywood.Theyve made four movies, and theyre all great.
Bullz-Eye
3.5
Monsters, Inc. has its charms but cant match its predecessors sophistication.
Calendar Live
5.0
Disneys Pixar has done it again with the delightful Monsters, Inc. so sit back, bring the whole family and have a wonderful time.
Hollywood
4.0
But its very smart and very cute and doesnt let down for even one of its 84 minutes.
Seattle Pi
4.0
As someone who once watched it back to back three times I can say with complete confidence that the 2001 Pixar cartoon stands up to repeat viewings.If ..
Standard
4.4
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Groucho Reviews
3.0
The entire imaginary world of Monsters, Inc. is cleverly conceived, and full of wit and charming visual touches.The animators at Pixar have once again ..
Cnn
3.8
Monsters, Inc. is endless fun, but it really shines in four ways.1) The perfectly tuned performances of Goodman and Crystal.
Spliced Wire
3.8
And the design of the creatures, probably partly hampered by that kid friendly rating, isnt as inventively spooky as it could have been (honestly, the ..
Nj
3.8
Instead of representing the latest and greatest in animation technology, Monsters represents the beginning of an era of Pixar/Disney clones.
Movie Habit
3.8
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Film Freak Central
4.5
Its twists and turns are as unpredictable as they are delightful, and the quality of the animation simply staggering.
Boxoffice Magazine
4.5
Does Monsters, Inc. have what it takes to scare the S outta Shrek when it comes to digital animation supremacy Visually, yes.
E Online
4.0
Pixar continues to set the standards for which all other animation projects attempt to reach.
4.0
Pixars (the people behind the Toy Story movies) latest outing takes the age old yarn of individual against the system, glosses it up and colours it in ..
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.4
The equivalent of a fountain of youth, Monsters, Inc. offers the chance to remember what it was like to giggle.
Larsen On Film
5.0
Priceless cartoon classics coming courtesy of successful collaborations by the good folks at Disney and Pixar.
News Blaze
5.0
See it.And if you havent seen Toy Story and Toy Story II see them as well.
Ross Anthony
4.0
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The Sun
4.0
This latest animated feature is a worthy successor to Pixars ant extravaganza, A Bugs Life, and to the studios two Toy Story sagas.
Wsj
4.4
Sulleys big, furry eyes probably werent the only ones glistening during the films climax and resolution one of Pixars most precious and conscientious ..
The Filmy Ap
4.5
fixedly sweet bedtime story and exercise in imaginative possibility.
Antagony & Ecstasy
3.8
The mad geniuses at Pixar have once again created a unique, original and downright funny fantasy for all ages.
Big Picture Big Sound
4.1
A classic animated film should not only have great visuals and be worth watching more than once, but should also have an imaginative story, memorable ..
Nyc Movie Guru
3.8
Monsters, Inc. is obviously targeted at kids, so there isnt much depth to its story, which is little more than a continuous succession of chases fille ..
Montreal Film Journal
4.0
Its just darn good.Monsters, Inc. is first and foremost a pastel hued treat for the eyes, a menagerie of benign grotesques punctuated by witty visual ..
News Week
5.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie.
Window To The Movies
4.0
Details: 2001, USA, Cert U, 92 mins Direction: David Silverman, Lee Unkrich, Pete Docter and Peter Docter Genre: Animation / Children / Comedy Summary ..
Film Guardian
4.5
The Disney affiliated computer animation company that blasted onto the scene in 1995 with the now legendary Toy Story and followed it up spectacularly ..
Film Quips Online
2.0
Monsters, Inc. triumphantly reconfirms the geniuses at Pixar as the 800 pound gorillas of modern animation and the reigning kings of family entertainm ..
Decent Films
4.0
The analogy to our dependence on, say, oil is soon abandoned, the better to blur the distinction between abstract and concrete something older viewers ..
Chicago Reader
3.0
With a premise like that, it doesnt take much to spin an entertaining fable, and the Pixar folk have a lot more talent than most.
Flip Side Archive
2.5
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Freep
5.0
Its funny and endearing, but its strengths are more in the physical humour than in the dialogue, which isnt as rich in wit as Pixars previous outings.
Film4
1.5
Monsters, Inc. just cant figure out how to elaborate on and flesh out this parallel universe in a way that stays novel. It opts for an easy plot devel ..
Denver Post
3.0
It made me laugh, gasp in amazement, almost cry. Then it made me happy for about a week. Then I saw it again. Its that good.
Film Blather
4.5
a first rate comedy, a truly exciting adventure and, when it wants to be, a touching tale of friendship. How many recent dramas can make the same clai ..
James Sanford on Film
4.5
ood writing, great gags, superior animation, perfect casting, over the top energy and cuteness, and above all characters guaranteed to make Disneys co ..
4.4
Monsters, Inc. breaks ground as a computer animated feature while still remaining true to the concepts of characterization and story.
Aisle Seat
4.5
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Rochester Goes Out
4.0
Weve got a cartoon that has laughs, aahhh moments, and warm fuzzy monsters. There are heroes to cheer for and villains to hiss at, and one adorable li ..
TheMovieChicks.com
4.5
The emotional hook of the film is probably the best that Pixar has ever done, and towards the end the tears feel like they want to flow.
Need Coffee
3.5
Overall, I had a great, old school time at Monsters, Inc. There is one pretty harmless yellow snow joke, but thats about it.And the kids really loved ..
Films Nobs
2.5
The films visuals dont attempt to stun us with realism, but instead create an attractive alternate to stylized cel based animation.The camera doesnt s ..
Movie Martyr
3.8
That doesnt mean its a groundbreaking film, but its hardly a bad one, either.
Cinema Phile
4.0
So now its finding good excuses to re release some of its back catalogue via 3D.
Birmingham Mail
3.0
The story is wildly creative with humor, adventure and something to appeal to the entire family.
rachelsreviews.net
4.5
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I Film
2.0
It does well, but not brilliantly: an amusing trifle from a studio whose best work still lay ahead of it.
Mania.com
5.0
This flick is absolutely fantastic from top to bottom, beginning to end!
Supercala.com
4.5
Although lacking some of the inspired magic of the Toy Story movies, Monsters boasts a crafty balance of witty humor and delicious villainy.
Citysearch
0.5
This film is the pure antithesis of the ghastly Shrek, truly good natured and visually pleasing to the eye
3.0
Even with all the good cheer on display, this represents the first instance in which Pixars ability to produce a thoroughly magical experience hits a ..
5.0
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, t ..
2.5
Might have been more effective as a short. Still, I hate to quibble about so likable a movie, especially one that has one of the nicest fade out lines ..
Sacramento Bee
5.0
Thoughtful and imaginative, the film is full of intricate and subtle details that children and adults will enjoy.
Big Hollywood
4.5
Monsters, Inc. is a celebration of unforgettable characters and a world unlike any other.
Movie Views
4.0
Despite its eternal message about physical differences and the importance of love over fear of the unknown, Monsters, Inc primarily remains an ambitio ..
3.0
Its funny, the characters are endearing, the monster world is cleverly developed, and the Pixar gang really has fun with this one.Advertisements
Family Home Theater
3.8
The humor is this films redeeming quality, and it carries its burden well, plopping in slapstick and burp jokes for the kids and a scathing satire of ..
Arizona Daily Star
4.5
While Monsters, Inc. doesnt break any new ground in that area, its creation of a monster world is nonetheless enthralling.
Phantom Tollbooth
3.8
An undeniably entertaining success. For children, parents, babysitters, and lovers of imagination, Pixar continues to be a godsend.
5.0
While Monsters, Inc. isnt quite as purposefully clever as Pixars two Toy Story movies, its a fun, fast paced story with plenty of wit and brightly col ..
Dvd Journal
5.0
The chase scene through a conveyor belt full of closet doors is the highlight of the film.
Houston Community Newspape ..
4.0
Even though the film loses some steam about midway through, the visual extravaganza is sure to keep you occupied until the breathtaking, edge of your ..
Movie Mantz
4.5
... will undoubtedly takes its place as a classic for future generations.
3.8
A classic tale about love, friendship and surpassing the odds to find a common ground in a lonely world.
4.5
Though not as groundbreaking or well conceived as Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., dazzles with its humor and spectacular visuals.
MeierMovies.com
4.5
Assuredly the funniest and most creative animated film this year.
2.5
Disney and Pixar have done it again. And hopefully they will again, and again, and again.
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