I wonder if everyone was watching the same movie...

Rating: 9/10 (22 September 2002)

I've read a lot of the reviews here, and was surprised at the (admittedly few) negative responses. I honestly can't imagine how anyone could dislike Monsters, Inc. It may not be the Greatest Movie Ever(tm), but without a doubt continues the string of home runs Pixar has been hitting since Toy Story.
Excellent casting, plot, humor, animation - all of it is top-notch.
"Boo" may irritated by those who are easily annoyed by the stereotypical "precocious child" characters, but honestly... the movie isn't about her. The overarching plot is the friendship of Sully and Mike Wazowski... Boo is simply the wedge that is driven between these two lifelong friends.
I too agree with the sentiment that Pixar was robbed at the Oscars this year. While Shrek was excellent, Pixar deserved it more - not just for Monsters, Inc. but for their previous works as well (which Shrek owes a huge debt of gratitude)