Plot: set at Monsters University, we meet Mike and Sulley before the events seen in
Monsters, Inc., where conflicts soon arise.
It’s hard to believe that Monsters, Inc. was released a staggering 11 years ago; yet it still stands today as one of the most popular animations of the 21st century. Amazingly, a total of three directors steered the first film. This time, however, Dan Scanlon takes to the wheel alone and with great success.
Scanlon is a very risky choice considering he’s only directed an independent ‘mockumentary’ and co-directed a short film. Thankfully, he proves whyHollywood
should take more risks, particularly when hiring new talent. Scanlon (who is also one of the
six writers for the film) expertly weaves in between characters perfectly; it
would be all too easy to spend too much time with Mike and Sullivan,
characters we already know and love. Instead, we see new, loveable
faces such as Squishy (voiced by Peter Sohn) as well as dark, villainous
additions like Dean Hardscrabble (voiced by the increasingly cool Helen
Mirren).
It’s hard to believe that Monsters, Inc. was released a staggering 11 years ago; yet it still stands today as one of the most popular animations of the 21st century. Amazingly, a total of three directors steered the first film. This time, however, Dan Scanlon takes to the wheel alone and with great success.
Scanlon is a very risky choice considering he’s only directed an independent ‘mockumentary’ and co-directed a short film. Thankfully, he proves why
Also, for a family film, Monsters
University is jam-packed with
humour for adults and children alike. Many animations from recent years have
failed to entertain those of all ages, with the likes of Finding Nemo and The
Incredibles proving the most successful (in my eyes!) Nevertheless, this
‘prequel’ does suffer from feeling like a mere add-on. There is no real reason
for this sequel at all; yes, we gain insight into how Mike and Sullivan’s
friendship began but it doesn't quite have the freshness of the first film.
In Conclusion: though it isn't a necessary film… who cares! Monsters Univerity pulls off humour, features fabulous voice actors and steers its audience to a satisfying conclusion. Though it was great to visit these characters again, these two films should now sit nicely together... alone (no sequels please!)
In Conclusion: though it isn't a necessary film… who cares! Monsters Univerity pulls off humour, features fabulous voice actors and steers its audience to a satisfying conclusion. Though it was great to visit these characters again, these two films should now sit nicely together... alone (no sequels please!)
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