Probably the greatest animated film ever

Rating: Null/10 (14 April 2002)

In the recent Shrek-o-mania craze, people have overlooked a movie that I believe far surpasses the green ogre flick in cinematic value. Pixar, the superb computer animation studio, has come out with a fourth incredible feature-length film, Monster's Inc.
In what besides a Pixar film would a short one-eyed green monster (Billy Crystal) do a triple somersault to land fully straddling a metal beam in order to make a baby laugh. Ouch...
Personally, I loved Shrek for its pop culture and fairy tale references. But while Shrek revolved around gross-out humor Monster's Inc. had slapstick, stand-up, cultural, and ironic humor that I thought made it a more real and substantial feel. Also, the monster-in-the-closet tale is so hilarious when put into the context of a corporation that scares people for power. It's a movie that Dreamworks with all its creativity and processing power couldn't have made.
And the film's not just for kids. The aforementioned triple-flip gag and other references can keep anyone watching at least for at least as long as Shrek.
All in all, this is a great film for any age, and may be the greatest animated film of all time.