Pixar's Back!

Rating: 8/10 (4 July 2013)

The Plot: Mike Wazowski is a young, aspiring scare major in Monsters University trying to pass scaring school. He meets up with a large, arrogant, blue monster called James P. Sullivan who's father was a famous scarer himself. Mike is hard-working, nerdy, and a know-it-all but just isn't scary while Sullivan is an academic failure but a naturally gifted scarer so naturally they become rivals, constantly trying to one-up each other in class. When they both fail the final exam, they team up to join the Scare Games which are a series of challenges that will test your abilities as a scarer to the fullest. Can they overcome their differences to work together?
Pros:
The story here is excellent. While at first, it seems just like any other underdog sport-story, it actually has a few surprises that I won't spoil. The animation is once-again top-notch. And lastly, the comedy is really funny. In fact, I think it's funnier than the original!
Cons: The bullies are a bit too stereotypical for my tastes and the ending goes on a little too long. But other than that, not much I don't like from this film.
Overall: Monsters University is a great comeback for Pixar after the disappointing Cars 2 and mediocre Brave. It's funny, creative, and actually has some genuine emotion. Which is something that a lot of kid's movies don't have(I'm looking at you, Alvin & the Chimpmunks).
Final Verdict: 8/10