Monsters University

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Ever since he was a kid monster, Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) has dreamed of becoming a Scarer. To make his dream a reality, he enrolls at Monsters University. During his first semester, he meets Sulley (John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer. Sulley and Mike engage in a fierce rivalry that ultimately gets them both kicked out of MU's elite Scare Program. To make things right, Mike and Sulley -- along with a bunch of misfit monsters -- will have to learn to work together.

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Offering Monsters, Inc. fans a return visit with beloved characters, Monsters University delivers funny and thoughtful family entertainment for viewers of any age.

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Christy Lemire

ChristyLemire.com

It is essentially Revenge of the Nerds, with fur. And scales. And whatever gooey, gelatinous substance comprises the outer coating of various other oddball creatures in this crazy parallel world.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 8, 2013

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Wesley Morris

Grantland

Studios don't often seem to be thinking about the ideal moviegoer, just about the maximum number of moviegoers ... Pixar is no different in that regard, but even in this relatively fallow period ... it's never stopped thinking the most of us.

Rated: A-

Jul 26, 2013

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

So many movies, these days, are about nerds and their market value. Dan Scanlon's prequel is the newest, but already feels old.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 12, 2013

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

A criminally underrated prequel that was better than it had any right to be, Monsters University is far more than a stellar college comedy with monsters learning how to scare humans.

Mar 1, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Although not wholly original or as monumental as some of Pixar’s other work, it’s a film that embraces the studio’s drive for timeless, universally appealing animation.

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 2, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Lacks the substantial level of unbridled creativity and emotional punch found in its predecessor.

Rated: 8/10

Dec 3, 2020

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Chael B An underrated masterpeice! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/16/24 Full Review Avery K This is my favorite Pixar movie and love the animation and the jokes they throw in there. And art has some confessions to make😂 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/14/24 Full Review William O I loved this movie. Watched it all the time when I was kid and I still do all grown up. I remember I was obsessed with the scare cards and I wanted to own them real life. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/13/24 Full Review Audience Member This movie is amazing, I used to watch it all the time when I was a kid❤️ Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/30/24 Full Review Dewey l Most people didn’t write that this movie is for teens. I was stunned the first time I watched at 13 y.o. After all, “efforts come to nothing” wasn’t the usual movie ending . The script perfectly captures the concepts of “hard work is nothing compared to talent” and “it is not talent but choice that makes a person”. During the growth process when we have been brainwashed by "hard work", only this movie can tell this truth. The reality is that even working so hard, still probably won't get what u want ,while the reality is also that even if the process doesn't go according to plan, mustn’t mean u won't get the results you want. It was my favorite movie when I was 17 y.o , and I felt very moved after experiencing the whole period. Doesn't matter if failing in the exam or dropping out ,turn on YouTube and learn something.大部份的人可能沒講到，這是一部青少年的電影。13歲第一次看這個劇情會覺得錯愕，畢竟不常在電影看到「努力沒結果」的結局，劇本完美拿捏「努力在天賦前根本不堪一擊」和「最後成就一個人的不是天份是選擇」的經驗，在一直被「努力」洗腦的成長過程只有這部電影說出這個大實話。現實是即使努力過頭依舊可能什麼都得不到；現實也是即使過程不按計劃進行也有其他辦法得到結果。17歲的時候它是我最喜歡的電影，自己經歷才有感觸。不用勉強計劃或努力，真的想要什麼的時候就會找到門路，現在就可以打開YouTube學點東西。 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/18/24 Full Review Ryland C Better than the first movie because of the universe expansion! The new characters are great, and the idea of a monster college is a great idea! I just love how there’s a certain science to scaring and how’s monsters can be scary in their own special way. That’s really creative and clever! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/24/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dan Scanlon Director Billy Crystal Mike Wazowski John Goodman Sulley Steve Buscemi Randy Boggs Helen Mirren Dean Hardscrabble Peter Sohn Scott "Squishy" Squibbles

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