Monsters University (2013)- Short Movie Review

Plot Summary:

Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn't always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn't stand each other. "Monsters University" unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends. -- (C) Walt Disney

Movie Specs:

Rating- G

Sex and Nudity- 0/10 (Well, most of the monsters do not have any clothes on)

Language- 0/10 (a Disney animated film. Enough said)

Violence- 1/10 (a bit of Bullying and competitiveness)

Drugs-0/10

Length- 1hr 35 mins

Review:

In a Disneyfied Hunger Games like competition, Mike, Sully, and their brothers from Oozma Kappa (OK? Hahaha) find out that there is strength in their differences. The story compares Sully’s inherent talent to scare and Mike’s bookish approach to scaring, which raises an underlying question of “nature vs. nurture”. The impressive production allows the audience to get absorbed in the film through these lovable characters. In effect, you laugh, cry and celebrate with them as they go through the highs and lows of college. It is fun seeing how distinct aspects of unversity life are translated into the monster universe (Major in Scaring, Can Design, Door Design etc).

While Pixar has had more impressive animation efforts, the great dynamic among the cast penetrates their animated forms as it manifests in their quick, witty and easy dialogue (great screen writer I guess). While it is a good stand-alone film, as a prequel to Monsters Inc. it provides new dimensions to Mike and Sully’s relationship and their individual characters. New characters are introduced which have potential for further development in future installments.  All in all, Pixar-Disney was able to mix everything nice in this delicious family film that leaves you with a smile in your face.

Be sure to catch the “Blue Umbrella” short film that preceeds the movie in theaters!

Fave Character:

Peter Sohn as Squishy (perfect comedic timing! Love the scaring technique of this mama’s boy)

Least Liked Character:

I love all of them. But if I had to choose, It would be the ROR frat (stereotypical jocks)

Fave Quote: (NV)

So many!!!

1) Squishy: aaww. Moooom! We are trying to have an initiation right here!

2) Oozma Kappa chanting (after barely surviving a game): We’re O.K.! We’re O.K!

Fave Scene:

Game one of the scare games- Toxic urchin race!