"Monsters, Inc." is not only one of my favorite Pixar films, but one of my all time favorite films. So, saying that I was nervous about seeing a prequel to such a great movie is a bit of an understatement. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how amusing "Monsters University" ended up being. I was very happy that they opted to cover Mike and Sully's past together instead of trying to make a sequel and ruining such a touching ending.
Pixar has a knack for taking the losers and outsiders, and making it seem plausible that they could excel in whatever they put their minds to. Here it is no different as the Oozma Kaapa (OK) fraternity tries to win at their college's scare games against more qualified competitors. The relationship between the two main characters also feels organic, growing throughout the film, and never seems forced. Pixar, as usual, has put together a top-notch cast that features a slew of greats from top to bottom including Nathan Fillion, Dave Foley, Alfred Molina, and Helen Mirren, among others. Director, and co-writer, Dan Scanlon manages make the story seem new and exciting, though does his best to incorporate as many call backs to the first film without overdoing them (unlike many prequels).
Grade: A-
3D: Not necessary
Easter Egg: Yes. Plus there a some great jokes all throughout the credits.
Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Helen Mirren
Director: Dan Scanlon
Writer(s): Robert L. Baird, Daniel Gerson, Dan Scanlon
RT: 110 min
Rating: G
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