A good PIXAR film I've seen in a while.

Rating: 9/10 (29 June 2013)

After 2010's Toy Story 3, I felt that PIXAR wasn't meeting its expectations for their fans with movies that both have a good story, and capture the attention of its audience. Cars 2 was mediocre, and Brave didn't feel as special as Up or even A Bug's Life. But with Monsters University I had this deep personal connection and sentimental feeling with it. I was 6 years old when Monsters Inc. came out and now as a recent High School graduate going on to college this Fall I couldn't feel more connected to as how fast my life has go so far.
Now with the story we find a very young Mike Wazowski going off to college after being inspired as a young kid during a field trip by a scarer of Monsters Inc. After his experience he is determined to become a great scarer despite of peer pressure by those who think he doesn't have a chance. Upon arriving he meets Randall Boggs (before being evil) and they become friends. Later during his first class he first encounters Sulley who appears as a lazy, and slacker type who only bases his purpose of being there on sentiment as his own father was a famous scarer. He only thinks that he can get by, just roaring, but scaring is much more complex than just roaring according to the movie. While not going into great detail this leads to a bitter rivalry. But eventually they would become best friends.
Overall it may not be the best PIXAR film, but a better one by far (in my opinion). The characters are funny to laugh at and there are some moments that leave you at the edge of seat. Also this film is about learning to accept fear and failure, while remaining hopeful about change and growth through our different skills.