The Difference Between Monsters And Aliens

Rating: Null/10 (31 October 2009)

While I have enjoyed most of Dreamworks's animation films, only very few have reached the level of 'Pixar' in terms of overall quality. Some names that I can think of are 'Kung Fu Panda', 'Bolt' and 'Monsters vs Aliens'. 'Monsters vs Aliens' is a wonderful tribute to the 50s B-movies but if one is expecting a story on similar lines (like what the Rodriguez - Tarantino Grindhouse movies have done) then one might be disappointed and I think many have felt that way. But, this movie deserves a chance and ought to be watched as a stand alone that has some references to those old movies. 'Monsters vs Aliens' has heart. There is not one moment which I can think of that bored me. The dialogues are hilarious and the characters are very funny and likable. The CGI animation is terrific (Dreamworks seems to get better in this department). The star studded voice cast of talented actors who are gifted with comedy (Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Kiefer Sutherland, Rainn Wilson, Stephen Colbert, Paul Rudd, Julie White, Jeffrey Tambor, Amy Poehler, Ed Helms, Renée Zellweger, John Krasinski and Sean Bishop) is excellent. For me, 'Monsters vs Aliens' has been full-throttle entertainment from start to finish.