It's funny and endearing, but its strengths are more in the 'physical' humour than in the dialogue, which isn't as rich in wit as Pixar's previous outings.
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09/01/08
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
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Reviews Counted:12
Fresh:12
Rotten:0
Average Rating:7.9/10
Consensus: Even though Monsters, Inc lacks the sophistication of the Toy Story series, it is a still delight for children of all ages.
Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins
Genre: Childrens
Synopsis: Intelligent, funny, adorable, and beautifully animated, MONSTERS, INC. will delight fans of SHREK and TOY STORY, while drawing a new audience of curious, kid-friendly viewers. Billy Crystal and... [More]
Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Jennifer Tilly
Director: Peter Docter
Reviews for Monsters, Inc.
1 - 12 (sorted by date; UK critics are listed first)
Top CriticBrighter and more exuberant than Shrek, this would be a worthy winner of the first animation Oscar.
12/30/06
Top CriticThe balance tilts towards action and gags, and does them gloriously.
06/24/06
Top CriticStaggeringly generous with its witty lines, its allusions, above all with its sheer visual spectacle.
02/16/02
Top CriticA hugely creative, fast-paced romp that will keep both children and their parents thoroughly entertained.
01/21/02
Top CriticThe good guys are those who realize that laughter is stronger than fear. That's a message worth taking to heart these jittery days.
09/01/08
Top CriticThe excellent basic ideas have yielded too few twists and dramatic junctures to keep the picture flying at the level at which it starts.
09/01/08
Top CriticMonsters, Inc. is cheerful, high-energy fun, and like the other Pixar movies, has a running supply of gags and references aimed at grownups.
11/02/01
Top CriticWhat 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?
11/02/01
Top CriticMonsters, Inc. has its charms but can't match its predecessors' sophistication.
11/01/01
Top CriticIf you have young kids, Monsters, Inc. should be a holiday stop.
11/01/01
Top CriticA witty, uncommonly intelligent and savvy journey into the world of childhood nightmares.
10/29/01
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