It's fun, but still hoping more from Pixar Studio

Rating: 7/10 (21 June 2013)

In 2001, movie fans was amazed with the appearance of Pixar's creation 'Monsters, Inc'. 'Monsters, Inc' is one of the most brilliant and original animation movie ever made. The movie wasn't only successful at box office worldwide, but also it's favored among kids and adults audience even for critics too. No wonder the studio without any doubt continuing this franchise after over 10 years. 'Monsters University tells story happened before 'Monsters, Inc'. It has a lot more focus on Mike's character, how he wanted to go to college, dreamed to be a fearless monster and joined scare competition, how he first met with Sulley and annoyed by his behavior.
'Monsters University' is kind of prequel that is necessary to be made because in 'Monsters, Inc' they didn't explain much about Mike and Sulley's relationship before and how they could be best friend which is quite important. 'Monsters University' is fun, interesting and colorful movie. The relation between Mike and Sulley is well-developed in this movie, from they hate each other because of their differences to become a good team. But there is still something missing from it. Pixar used to create deep storyline and a heartwarming moment that this movie doesn't have. The storyline is quite safe and feel less emotion if compared with 'Monsters, Inc'. It's too shame because 'Monsters University' is just continuing brilliant material in 'Monsters, Inc' and should make it more right though. Also Randall's character is unnecessary here and feel to be forced in this movie, I think he should just appeared directly in 'Monsters, Inc'. Overall, 'Monsters University is acceptable, entertaining and not disappointing at all, it's also funny that audience would easily enjoy especially kids. Definitely it's not as dumb as 'Cars 2' and worth to see as a family entertainment. But I'm still hoping much more from Pixar Studio that has brought masterpiece creation like 'Toy Story, 'Up', 'Wall-E' and many more. Besides animation from Pixar only comes out once a year, so they have time to make it more serious than this.