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Monsters, Inc. 3D (2012)

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Average Rating: 8/10
Reviews Counted: 178
Fresh: 170 | Rotten: 8

Even though Monsters, Inc lacks the sophistication of the Toy Story series, it is a still delight for children of all ages.

Average Rating: 7.3/10
Critic Reviews: 39
Fresh: 35 | Rotten: 4

Even though Monsters, Inc lacks the sophistication of the Toy Story series, it is a still delight for children of all ages.

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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. Hulking, 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

G, 1 hr. 32 min.

Animation, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

Directed By: Pete Docter , David Silverman

Written By: Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton, Daniel Gerson

In Theaters: Dec 19, 2012 Wide

On DVD: Sep 17, 2002

Box Office:$255.7M

Walt Disney Pictures

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Cast

John Goodman
James P. Sullivan "Sull...
Billy Crystal
Mike Wazowski
Mary Gibbs
Boo
Steve Buscemi
Randall Boggs
James Coburn
Henry J. Waternoose
Jennifer Tilly
Celia
Bob Peterson
Roz
John Ratzenberger
Yeti
Frank Oz
Fungus
Daniel Gerson
Needleman/Smitty
Steve Susskind
Floor Manager
Bonnie Hunt
Flint
Jeff Pidgeon
Bile
Sam Black
George
Rodger Bumpass
Additional Voice
Kay Panabaker
Additional Voice

Critic Reviews for Monsters, Inc. 3D

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All Critics (178) | Top Critics (39) | Fresh (182) | Rotten (8) | DVD (45)

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.

December 19, 2012 Full Review Source: Entertainment Weekly

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Stephan Lee

Entertainment Weekly

Top Critic

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

December 19, 2012 Full Review Source: Newark Star-Ledger

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Stephen Whitty

Newark Star-Ledger

Top Critic

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

December 18, 2012 Full Review Source: New York Daily News

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Elizabeth Weitzman

New York Daily News

Top Critic

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

December 18, 2012 Full Review Source: Toronto Star

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Rob Salem

Toronto Star

Top Critic

Its reassuring message is more relevant than ever.

December 18, 2012 Full Review Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Colin Covert

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Top Critic

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

September 1, 2008 Full Review Source: TIME Magazine

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

Top Critic

There's really little reason to check out Monsters, Inc. 3D in... well, 3D, rather than going for a good old-fashioned 2D screening instead.

December 21, 2012 Full Review Source: ScreenRant

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Sandy Schaefer

ScreenRant Source: ScreenRant

It does well, but not brilliantly: an amusing trifle from a studio whose best work still lay ahead of it.

December 20, 2012 Full Review Source: Mania.com

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Rob Vaux

Mania.com

Not quite a Pixar classic, but funny, witty and visually spectacular enough to be enjoyed again on the big screen.

December 19, 2012 Full Review Source: NYC Movie Guru

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Monsters, Inc. continues a positive 3D trend for the company, who appear to be selecting their upgraded titles wisely, choosing features that benefit from the additional depth.

December 19, 2012 Full Review Source: Blu-ray.com

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

Not even the opportunistic 3D-ification can squander the pure delight of the film's meticulously detailed world of ragtag creatures.

December 19, 2012 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Nick McCarthy

Slant Magazine

[A] sparkling cartoon ...

December 17, 2012 Full Review Source: Total Film

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Neil Smith

Total Film

John Lasseter and the Pixar crew know how to turn shared human feelings and experiences into strange and delightful animated features. "Monsters, Inc." is one of their most solid efforts.

February 11, 2012 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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James Plath

Movie Metropolis

A typically engrossing Pixar effort...

January 11, 2011 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Cute, kid-friendly monster movie; may scare sensitive kids.

December 26, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Though "Monsters, Inc." relies more on spinning-plates plot than its Pixar peers, this romp retains the charm and heart of the animation juggernaut's forte - adding extra to ordinary hopes, in this case leaving great impressions on the kids we love.

September 19, 2010 Full Review Source: Suite101.com

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Nick Rogers

Suite101.com

A charming cartoon classic coming courtesy of a successful collaboration by the good folks at Disney and Pixar.

November 18, 2009 Full Review Source: NewsBlaze

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Kam Williams

NewsBlaze

A charming cartoon classic coming courtesy of a successful collaboration by the good folks at Disney and Pixar.

November 18, 2009 Full Review Source: Sly Fox

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Kam Williams

Sly Fox

A stunning release of one of Pixar's most sadly underappreciated works.

November 16, 2009 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Matt Noller

Slant Magazine

Monsters, Inc. is a celebration of unforgettable characters and a world unlike any other.

November 15, 2009 Full Review Source: Movie Views

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Ryan Cracknell

Movie Views Source: Movie Views

From its jazzy main titles to its gentle fadeout, Monsters, Inc. has something that money can't buy. It's likeable. [Blu-ray]

November 12, 2009 Full Review Source: Groucho Reviews

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Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews

Audience Reviews for Monsters, Inc. 3D

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Great animation. Original storyline about monsters in closets.

July 7, 2007

Candy Rose

Super Reviewer

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 the 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.)

April 20, 2011

Sam Barnett

Super Reviewer

Monsters, Inc. 3D Quotes

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1. Mike Wazowski: Scary monsters do not have plaque!
– Submitted by Larry K (1 day ago)
1. Mike Wazowski: Roz, my tender, oozing blossom, you're looking fabulous today. Is that a new haircut? Tell me it's a new haircut. It's got to be a new haircut. New makeup? You had a lift? You had a tuck? You had something? Something has been inserted in in you that makes you look... Listen, I need a favor. Randall was working late last night out on the scare floor. I really need the key to the door he was using.
2. Roz: Well, isn't that nice? But guess what? You didn't turn in your paperwork last night.
3. Mike Wazowski: He didn't... I... no paperwork?
4. Roz: The office is now closed. [closes window on Mike's hands.]
5. Mike Wazowski: YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
– Submitted by Matthew R (2 days ago)
1. Mike Wazowski: You played dodgeball? I loved dodgeball! Of course, I was the ball.
– Submitted by Matthew R (5 days ago)
1. James P. Sullivan "Sully": Ready or not, here I come!
– Submitted by Matthew R (5 days ago)
1. Boo: Mike Waszowski!
– Submitted by Alejandra R (17 days ago)

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