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Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)

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Reviews Counted:201

Fresh:145

Rotten:56

Average Rating:6.4/10

Consensus: Though it doesn't approach the depth of the best animated films, Monsters Vs. Aliens has enough humor and special effects to entertain moviegoers of all ages.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for sci-fi action, some crude humor and mild language.

Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Mar 27, 2009 Wide

Box Office: $198,332,128

Synopsis: When a radioactive meteor hurtles into Susan Murphy (voiced by Reese Witherspoon) on her wedding day, she is transformed into a towering, platinum-haired giant. Taken away by the government and... When a radioactive meteor hurtles into Susan Murphy (voiced by Reese Witherspoon) on her wedding day, she is transformed into a towering, platinum-haired giant. Taken away by the government and dubbed "Ginormica," Susan is introduced to other scientific oddities, including the amphibious Missing Link (Will Arnett), the dim blob B.O.B. (Seth Rogen), and the brilliant, bug-headed Dr. Cockroach (Hugh Laurie). These "monsters" are released from captivity when a massive alien robot sent by the scheming Gallaxhar (Rainn Wilson) appears in San Francisco and clearly does not come in peace. With little time to adjust to her new stature, Susan must learn to work with her strange allies to avoid an all-out extraterrestrial invasion. Co-directed by Rob Letterman (SHARK TALE) and Conrad Vernon (SHREK 2) for DreamWorks Studios, this enjoyable animated production riffs on 1950s sci-fi movies while also playfully referencing everything from DR. STRANGELOVE to CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND. The vocal talent, which also includes Stephen Colbert as a daft, keyboard-playing American president, is top-notch, adding plenty of personality to the super-sized visuals and eye-popping effects. Conveying an easy-going sense of humor that will delight kids and amuse adults, MONSTERS VS. ALIENS is fun family fare that is sure to leave everyone thoroughly entertained. [More]

Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen

Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen, Kiefer Sutherland, Rainn Wilson, Stephen Colbert, Paul Rudd

Director: Conrad Vernon, Rob Letterman

Director: Conrad Vernon, Rob Letterman
Screenwriter: Rob Letterman, Maya Forbes, Wally Wolodarsky, Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
Story: Rob Letterman, Conrad Vernon
Producer: Lisa Stewart
Composer: Henry Jackman
Studio: DreamWorks Distribution LLC

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  • Region 1
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  • Widescreen - 2.35

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  • Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - English, French, Spanish
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French, Spanish
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Inked more by its influences than originality, "Monsters" gets exhaustive with its rapid-fire references. That said, if this works as a shiny primer to one day introduce children to classic sci-fi, satire, fantasy and anime, well, more power to it.

Full Review Source: Suite101.com | comment Comment
12/03/09
Nick Rogers
Nick Rogers
Suite101.com

Not as wonderful as Kung Fu Panda, Monsters vs. Aliens is the next best thing that DreamWorks Animation has produced.

Full Review Source: MovieCrypt.com | comment Comment
11/10/09
Kevin A. Ranson
Kevin A. Ranson
MovieCrypt.com

...for kids Monsters vs. Aliens has a lot of color and action, and it's not too scary. Fair enough. As long as you're a kid.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment 1 Comment
10/02/09
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

A happy, family-friendly movie without a mean bone in its mutated body, even though it features a giant killer robot machine and its four-eyed alien squid master, a megalomaniac who's out to kill and/or enslave all of humanity.

Full Review Source: Florida Times-Union | comment Comment
09/10/09
Matt Soergel
Matt Soergel
Florida Times-Union

The real reason to see this movie is the stunning 3-D craftsmanship.

Full Review Source: Washington Times | comment Comment
08/30/09
Sonny Bunch
Sonny Bunch
Washington Times

Monsters Vs. Aliens has plenty of lively animation and a handful of solid jokes. It is not of a caliber of most of the Pixar films, but, at times, it comes close.

Full Review Source: UGO | comment Comment
08/14/09
Jordan Hoffman
Jordan Hoffman
UGO

This movie was comfortably middle of the road. While Dreamworks has frankly annoyed me to the point of almost-boycott, they can't forever turn out such drivel, right? Monsters Vs Aliens is not poo at all, it's not bad. It's not going to set the world o

Full Review Source: Cinerina | comment Comment
05/31/09
Karina Montgomery
Karina Montgomery
Cinerina

It continues to be a banner year for animation, with "Monsters vs. Aliens" proving to be a fast-paced and witty family adventure that simultaneously pays homage to and pokes fun at all those cheesy science fiction films from the 1950s.

Full Review Source: Sean the Movie Guy | comment Comment
05/25/09
Sean McBride
Sean McBride
Sean the Movie Guy

A film that relies more on gimmicks than on plotting.

Full Review Source: Oscar Guy | comment Comment
05/25/09
Wesley Lovell
Wesley Lovell
Oscar Guy

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Full Review Source: Movies for the Masses | comment Comment
05/14/09
Joseph Proimakis
Joseph Proimakis
Movies for the Masses

It's too bad the new 3D glasses can't fix sloppy writing.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment 3 Comments
05/01/09
Dan Lybarger
Dan Lybarger
eFilmCritic.com

The girl power undertones, like much of the movie itself, is not unwelcomed but feels uninspired.

Full Review Source: Spectrum (St. George, Utah) | comment Comment
05/01/09
Bruce Bennett
Bruce Bennett
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)

Monsters vs. Aliens still packs a sufficient amount of jolting jocularity that is sure to satisfy the entertaining mindsets of youngsters and oldsters alike...a zesty escapist treat

Full Review Source: Movie Eye | comment Comment
04/13/09
Frank Ochieng
Frank Ochieng
Movie Eye

Not only spectacularly well made but frequently very funny.

Full Review Source: The Australian | comment 1 Comment
04/10/09
David Stratton
David Stratton
The Australian

...fun, funny, and a genuine for-all-ages animation.

Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews | comment Comment
04/09/09
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews

If you are looking for a diversionary flick you can take the kids to and everybody comes out having had a good time, this is perfect.

Full Review Source: Needcoffee.com | comment Comment
04/09/09
Widgett Walls
Widgett Walls
Needcoffee.com

The latest cartoon from DreamWorks isn’t a classic, but it makes the grade for Easter viewing.

Full Review Source: Sunday Times (UK) | comment Comment
04/09/09
Edward Porter
Edward Porter
Sunday Times (UK)

Monsters vs. Aliens targets smart-ass kids and is overly referential, but provides decent family entertainment.

Full Review Source: Observer [UK] | comment Comment
04/09/09
Philip French
Philip French
Observer [UK]

Monsters vs. Aliens is both a spoof and celebration of mid-century creature features, offering positive, if well-worn, "messages for the kids."

Full Review Source: PopMatters | comment Comment
04/07/09
Renie Scolaro Mora
Renie Scolaro Mora
PopMatters

The voice casting is superb, with Hugh Laurie and Seth Rogen the standouts along with Witherspoon. There's also plenty of amazing action. The epic battle over the Golden Gate bridge is as exciting as any top live-action movie.

Full Review Source: Sunday Mail [UK] | comment Comment
04/07/09
Mickey McMonagle
Mickey McMonagle
Sunday Mail [UK]
 
 
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