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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, Billy Crystal, David Silverman, Bob Peterson, Lee Unkrich, Bonnie Hunt, Peter Docter, James Coburn, Jennifer Tilly, John Goodman, John Ratzenberger, Mary Gibbs, Steve Buscemi

Release Date: November 2, 2001

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DVD Release Date: September 17, 2002

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  • 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.
  • movieguru12
    October 26, 2011
    movieguru12
    Good movie :) Hilarious and another disney pixar classic :) Billy Crystal is hilarious as Mike Wazowski as well as John Goodman as Sully & Mary Gibbs as Boo :) :) :)
  • 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
  • DreamExtractor
    August 5, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    Childhood classic, Billy Crystal should do more animated voices, what a smart movie. Monsters Inc is based in the world where monsters live like us. Two monster named Mike (Billy Crystal) and Sully (John Goodman) are best friends and partners at a company called Monsters Inc, w... read morehere they use doors and go into the rooms of children and scare them and use the childrens screams as energy, and Mike and Sully are the best in the business. When a child escapes into the monster world Mike and Sully get stuck with it, andmust get the little girl back to her door at the factory, but thats a problemseeing as the entire monster world is looking for her because they consider children as dangerous. The story was very original, but its Pixar, its always original. The music was beautiful, the plot is genius, and the comedy is fun for kids. I will always love Monsters Inc.
  • murphmann93
    June 24, 2011
    murphmann93
    An amazing animated film! A must see!
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    June 9, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Monster, Inc is a wonderful family film with all the usual tricks you'd expect from a Pixar film. The film is funny, and charming and the cast here do a great job. John Goodman and Billy Crystal are terrific in this film. Pixar has always delivered top notch entertainment that th... read moree entire family would love. The film is a lot of fun, I didn't think it would be this good, but the folks at Pixar always know how to create something entertaining and memorable. Monsters, Inc. is a terrific film thats very entertaining, funny and enjoyable for everyone in the entire family. Monsters, Inc is a fun comedy that delivers everything you'd expect from Pixar. I did enjoy this film very much, but compared to other Pixar greats such as Toy Story, I thought it lacked slightly at Times. But for the most p,art, the film worked, it was visually stunning and appealing and the cast did a great job. Monsters, Inc is an enjoyable film with a guaranteed good time for the whole family. Monster, Inc is a well written film that only Pixar could have made and pulled off so well. Though not flawless, Monsters, Inc is still a very good film. This is a film that the entire family will enjoy and have a good time.
  • riverdale237
    May 6, 2011
    riverdale237
    This is my favorite family movie, and probably Pixar's best (Yes, even over Toy Story. By a slim margin) It was funny, creative, and sweet and has everything you want in a family film.

    Let's start out with the humor. It's not laugh out loud, but for a family film, it's pretty ... read morefunny. The scenes with Mike Wazowski were particulary funny. His colorful personality was perfect in making this movie so good.

    The voice acting was amazing too, even for a guy who hardly notices voice acting. John Goodman did a fantastic performance as Sully, the main character, keeping it realistic and cute at the same time. Steve Buscemi did a great job too as the despicable Randel.

    That brings us too our next positive, the villains. Monster Inc's villains are unlikeable and sinister as Pixar get's, while being age appropriate. They go to such lows as kidnapping children and torturing the other monsters.

    Now let's move on to something less dark. The heart. Boo is a truly adorable character, and her relationship with Sully and Mike is enough to bring a tear. As the movie moves on, we like her more and more.

    The plot was very creative too. Get this: Apparently, there is another world where monsters live, and they create energy by scaring little children, who they believe are deadly toxic. Cool or cool?

    This is, in my opinion, Pixar's best ever film and I look forward to the sequel. As a previous reviewer said "All Hail Pixar!"

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Critic Reviews

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

Peter Rainer
January 22, 2002
Peter Rainer, New York Magazine

I enjoyed it. Full Review

Andrew Sarris
November 14, 2001
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

The plot premises of Monsters, Inc. strike me as downright peculiar for a supposed children's entertainment. Full Review

Charles Taylor
November 3, 2001
Charles Taylor, Salon.com

It's agreeable and often funny, and adults who take their kids to see it might be surprised to find themselves having a pretty good time. Full Review

Desson Thomson
November 2, 2001
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

Supple and technologically sophisticated entertainment.

Rita Kempley
November 2, 2001
Rita Kempley, Washington Post

An amusing family fable.

Mike Clark
November 2, 2001
Mike Clark, USA Today

Though the comedy is sometimes more frenetic than inspired and viewer emotions are rarely touched to any notable degree, the movie is as visually inventive as its Pixar predecessors. Full Review

Carla Meyer
November 2, 2001
Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle

Though a bit indulgent of its star power at times, Monsters is funny and sweet enough to delight kids and inventive enough to satisfy adults. Full Review

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    • Roz: I'm watching you, Wazowski. Always watching. Always!
    • Mike Wazowski: Ohh, she's nuts.
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    • Mike Wazowski: [Referring to Roz] Ooh, she's nuts.
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