Seasick on the merchandising boat

Rating: Null/10 (10 February 2003)

Just saw Monsters Inc. last night...cute movie, but crammed with merchandising tie-ins. I wish that Disney would make a movie that didn't shill so shamelessly, that didn't bend over backwards to sell toys. It really hit me hardest during the chase sequence in the door warehouse--I predict a Monsters Inc. rollercoaster opens at Disneyworld within the year. Cute movie, but too simple (you can make millions pandering to the lowest common denominator), and too transparent in its salesmanship.