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After exploring the worlds of toys and bugs in the two Toy Story films and A Bug's Life, the award-winning computer animation company Pixar delves into the realm of monsters with its fourth feature. H... read more read more...ulking, blue-furred behemoth James P. "Sully" Sullivan (John Goodman) and his one-eyed assistant Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) are employed by Monsters, Inc., a scream processing factory. It seems that the denizens of their realm thrive on the screams of kids spooked by monsters lurking under their beds and in their closets. It's the job of Sully, Mike, and their co-workers, including sarcastic Randall Boggs (Steve Buscemi), crab-like CEO Henry J. Waternoose (James Coburn), and lovely snake-headed receptionist Celia (Jennifer Tilly) to keep the frights flowing. When Sully and Mike are followed back into the monster world by a very unafraid little human girl named Boo (Mary Gibbs), they are exiled to her universe, where they discover that such a modern-day mythological specimen as the Abominable Snowman is a fellow refugee. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 32 min.

Directed by: Pete Docter, David Silverman

Release Date: November 2, 2001

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DVD Release Date: February 19, 2013

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  • jlewis07
    May 30, 2013
    jlewis07
    Monsters, Inc. is an utterly charming animated film by Pixar with their signature humanism and light touch. It's gorgeously animated with a wonderful display of colors throughout, something critics have criticized a little bit in their other films like 'Wall-E". The voice work is... read more also top notch, with every actor sinking their teeth into the roles and getting lost in the story. Sometimes big name actors distract from the film, but Billy Crystal and John Goodman are fantastic and have excellent rapport. The story is a little simplistic, but the execution is once again what shines. There are so many memorable characters and lines and the world they have created for these monsters is very creative. This is just another example of the kind of films that puts Pixar ahead of everyone else in the genre. It's not quite on the level of some of their more sophisticated work, but Monsters, Inc. is more than worthy of the Pixar name. It's great entertainment for kids and adults.
  • skeletonking101
    December 23, 2012
    skeletonking101
    Though i love the character of Randall and the assortment of monsters is fascinating and awesome to look at i cant help but when every time i watch this movie it just gets worse by 2% and i cant figure out why really, i think its because when i was little i watched it so much
  • thmtsang
    October 14, 2012
    thmtsang
    Great animation. Original storyline about monsters in closets.
  • fb791220692
    October 8, 2012
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    There are many reasons that "Monsters, Inc." is so great, but the two main ones are easy to identify: Billy Crystal and John Goodman. These two, and their respective characters Mike and Sully, are classic match made in heaven. The way the story diverts monster cliches (by making ... read morethe child the perceived monster) is fresh, and never once does the film settle for anything less than brilliant (which is most apparent in the chase atop the moving doors.)
  • fb100002384654145
    June 15, 2012
    fb100002384654145
    Billy Crystal and John Goodman have great chemistry. Sure to be a treat for audiences of all ages.
  • scottgreen96
    October 29, 2011
    scottgreen96
    you don't get anymore classier than Monsters Inc. and has become Pixar's best creations, but we are used to great productions coming from the minds of Pixar.
  • StarCrossedVoyager
    October 22, 2011
    StarCrossedVoyager
    Definitely something I appreciate more as I have got older, Monsters, Inc is a clever and funny kids film with plenty of laughs throughout.
  • theunknownhobo
    August 24, 2011
    theunknownhobo
    Ahh how I long for the days of Monster Inc. when Pixar was new and movies weren't in 3D. An absolute classic that never gets old I would have to say that Crystal and Goodman as Sully and Mike are two of my favourite comedic performances of all time, whether animated or not. Also,... read more I like Monsters Inc. because of the tender undertones of Sully and Boo's relationship that makes me feel as warm and fuzzy on the inside as Sully is on the outside.
  • aquateen2
    August 16, 2011
    aquateen2
    The first film I ever saw. I never saw Toy Story until much later in life. This film is closer to my heart. Its colours are as rich and bright as Toy Story. I must disagree with everyone who thinks this film lacks sophistication because it is highly sophisticated and Pixar throws... read more something else to Monsters Inc that was never really given to Toy Story, imagination. Furthermore, I think this film provides action, quality humour and even better visuals for Monsters Inc to be called Pixar's best.
  • spielberg00
    August 12, 2011
    spielberg00
    Good

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Critic Reviews

Tom Huddleston
January 15, 2013
Tom Huddleston, Time Out

It's in the visuals that 'Monsters Inc' comes to life, from the jazzy, Norman McLaren influenced opening to the hilarious, shakycam amateur-dramatic recap over the closing credits. Full Review

Stephan Lee
December 19, 2012
Stephan Lee, Entertainment Weekly

It may be harder nowadays to dazzle audiences with fancy visual effects, but Monsters, Inc. 3D proves that smart, imaginative storytelling still does the trick every time. Full Review

Stephen Whitty
December 19, 2012
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

Most of the charm of "Monsters Inc." comes from its vocal cast. Full Review

Elizabeth Weitzman
December 18, 2012
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

If history is any guide, you and your family - whether young or old - will probably want to see "Monsters University" over and over. Full Review

Rob Salem
December 18, 2012
Rob Salem, Toronto Star

The movie itself stands up well, even from an adult, two-dimensional perspective. Full Review

Colin Covert
December 18, 2012
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

Its reassuring message is more relevant than ever. Full Review

Richard Corliss
September 1, 2008
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine

The good guys are those who realize that laughter is stronger than fear. That's a message worth taking to heart these jittery days. Full Review

Todd McCarthy
September 1, 2008
Todd McCarthy, Variety

The excellent basic ideas have yielded too few twists and dramatic junctures to keep the picture flying at the level at which it starts. Full Review

Lisa Alspector
June 20, 2007
Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader

The analogy to our dependence on, say, oil is soon abandoned, the better to blur the distinction between abstract and concrete--something older viewers of this 2001 animated adventure may appreciate m... Full Review

Derek Adams
June 24, 2006
Derek Adams, Time Out

The balance tilts towards action and gags, and does them gloriously. Full Review

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    • Mike Wazowski: What can I say? The camera loves me!
    • James P. Sullivan "Sully": You know, I don't think she's all that dangerous.
    • Mike Wazowski: Yeah, we can keep her. I've always wanted a pet that could kill me!
    • Celia: Go get him googly bear!
    • Mike Wazowski: Whew! You got any deodorant I can borrow?
    • James P. Sullivan "Sully": Yeah. I've got 'Smelly Garbage' and 'Old Dumpster'.
    • Additional Voice: What's your name?
    • Boo: Mike Wazowski!
    • Yeti: Abominable! That's what they called me! Don't you think thats a little harsh? I mean, how about the Adorable Snowman?
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  • Pixar's animated story that explains where the monsters in your closet & under your bed come from?  Answer »
  • What turns out to produce more energy than screams in Monsters Inc.?  Answer »
  • Mike Wazowski, Sulley, Randall, and Roz. Which Disney movie features these characters?  Answer »
  • in what movie do Monsters generate their city's power by scaring children, but they are terribly afraid themselves of being contaminated by children, so when one enters Monstropolis, top scarer Sulley find his world disrupted  Answer »
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