Scares for the turn of the century... or not?

Rating: 8/10 (5 September 2016)

In a review that I had deleted, I described Monsters, Inc. as somewhat disappointing for its lack of unsettling imagery, with only a handful of scenes that actually made me jittery. But know that I have seen this movie again, I only now realized what this was meant to be; a family film that places peeving imagery aside and leaves us with some well executed jokes and designed characters, especially James Sullivan (whose fur rendering is so strong even to this day). Sure, some of the humor is catered more towards the younger audiences, and some aspects of the monster world aren't explored well (such as how monsters of all designs share the same shape of toilets, vehicles, et cetera, excluding those already explored in its chronological predecessor) but they will focus on that more than the subplots such as Celia's relationship with Mike. The roles are (no pun intended) monstrously performed to what they were intended, and perhaps more, which can't be found in a lot of movies specifically targeted at kids today. Now that I realize what I skipped in my previous review, I feel as despondent as Boo when Sulley returns her to her bedroom. If not for the questionable world they live in, this is a film that I am complacent to say that families must watch it.