Monsters, Inc.

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  • Opened December 19, 2012 (Originally released 10/28/2001)
  • 1 hr 32 min
  • G
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 5+. More on child suitability

  • Monsters, Incorporated is the largest scare factory in the monster world and James P. Sullivan (John Goodman) is one of its top Scarers. Sullivan is a huge, intimidating monster with blue fur, large purple spots and horns. His Scare Assistant, best friend and roommate is Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal), a green, opinionated, feisty little one-eyed monster. Visiting from the human world is Boo (Mary Gibbs), a tiny girl who goes where no human has ever gone before. Full synopsis

  • Cast: John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Mary Gibbs, Steve Buscemi, James Coburn
  • Director: Pete Docter, Lee Unkrich, David Silverman
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Animated, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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Loved it, along with the kids!

by sheintal

It was very clever and funny. I was with 4 of my grandchildren, ages 3-8 and they all loved it. I also have grandchildren who I could not take to this movie because, although they are 5 years old,...

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Monsters, Inc

by goodwordtoday177

If you've never seen this movie, you must go! It's one of the top 5 Pixar flicks which includes Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Up, and Ratatouille. Funny, sweet, and entirely wonderful!...

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Monsters, Inc still is good to see

by jlpaynew

It still has the laughs and the ahhh! moments when watched again. Wish the 3D version was still available since I missed it. However, it might be too scary for little ones to watch the 3D version....

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Rolling Stone
| Peter Travers

It's the Pixar animators who keep grown-ups as riveted as the kids with visual marvels that dazzle and delight. Read full review

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Wall Street Journal
| Joe Morgenstern

Who doesn't need what this movie has to give? Read full review

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Miami Herald
| Rene Rodriguez

Movies like Monsters, Inc. literally make you feel like a kid again, marveling at the joyously inventive sights before you, and that's a feat that should not be taken lightly. Read full review

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Chicago Tribune
| Mark Caro

The climax, featuring what's essentially a suspended roller coaster of closet doors, is as thrilling as it is imaginative. Read full review

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