Shh... Do you hear that? It's the Winds of Brilliance!!!!

Rating: 9/10 (4 August 2013)

Where to begin? I have always adored Pixar and all their films with Monsters Inc. as my favourite. So, when they announced that a prequel was in production I was bursting with excitement, but I was also incredibly sceptical, as are many of you. Two words of advice for those people- don't be. Before the film has even started, you are taken on a wonderful, heart-warming adventure with another brilliant Pixar short- The Blue Umbrella. To be perfectly honest, it is worth going to the cinema just to see this! It follows the story of a blue umbrella who falls in love with a red umbrella, but they are separated in the crowds. The drains and windows etc. then work together to bring them back together and, with a beautiful soundtrack, this is not a short film to miss. Then the main feature starts and Monsters Inc. fans are in for a massive treat. The film is dotted with Easter Eggs which made my heart sing to see in the film. Watch out for a poster in Randall's room behind his bed- look at this review's title for a hint! Then there's the classic inclusion of A113, see if you can spot it in the film. I won't spoil anymore, but keep your eyes peeled. With a fantastic soundtrack which made me run to the shops to buy and a star-studded cast including Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and Dame Helen Mirren as the sinister Dean Hardscrabble, this is a delightful, colourful wonder of a film which will have you laughing, crying and cheering. Do not be sceptical- this is just as good, if not better, than Monsters Inc.!