A must-see for anyone who has ever been a child!

Rating: Null/10 (3 October 2002)

Not just a great animated film, but a great film--period. In addition to being visually stunning, Monsters, Inc. has an original story with endearing characters and (gasp!) plot twists that are actually surprising!

There is nothing typical about this film. We've all feared monsters in our closets and under our beds, but to watch their story told from their POV is brilliant. The jokes are original and fun. No over-familiar dialogue or cheap fart jokes here.
The character of Boo will melt your heart with her giggles and poignant innocence. Sully is a classic hero and Mike is a sidekick with just the right kick. Steve Buscemi voices the perfect villain and the secondary characters are stand-outs in themselves.
The chase scene through the door supply room is the most amazing CG work done to-date. And, the cinematography was dead on. The choice of shots furthered the story without overpowering or distracting the viewer from it. The greatest evidence of this is found in the very last shot--a lesser DP would have cut to Boo, but the filmmakers at Pixar knew our hearts resided in Sully's reaction.
Monsters, Inc. is a must-see for anyone who has ever been a child!