So-So, If Not For the 3D Effects

Rating: 4/10 (6 April 2009)

They were already showing trailers of upcoming movies when we came in. I was very surprised to discover that all three of the movies previewed all had 3D trailers! These were "Coraline", "Up!" and "Meatballs". The studios really have to go the extra mile to ensure people will still be watching in theaters.
As for "Monsters vs. Aliens," I frankly did not like the movie too much. The Monster characters who are supposed to be the good guys are not too memorable or cute. Even my 7-year old son found the character of Link and Insektosaurus to be "corny". The character of Susan/Ginormica is rather "meh", with a predictable character arc.
On the other hand, there were also positives. The main bad guy Alien Gallaxhar, a sinister squid with 4 eyes, was more interesting. The artwork of the alien spaceship interior were also more interesting. The character of the US President was the only thing that is really funny, especially the scene where he makes first contact with the Alien probe, and that stupid scene at the end of the credits.
But of course, the best thing about this movie is the 3D. I think I would have dozed off if not for these special 3D effects. But then as the trailers have shown with all these upcoming 3D animated features, this trend may not be something extra special anymore in the future.