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Animated, Comedy, Hugh Laurie, Kiefer Sutherland, Monsters vs. Aliens, Movie, Rainn Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Science Fiction, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett
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PG
Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett, Kiefer Sutherland, Rainn Wilson
Susan: Did you see how strong I was!? There’s probably not a jar in this world I can’t open!
On her wedding day, Susan (Witherspoon) is hit by a meteorite which causes her to grow into a giant. She is captured by the government and imprisoned along with 4 other monsters that have been caught. When a humongous alien robot shows up looking for the very substance that turned Susan into a giant, she and the other monsters are called upon to help destroy it.
While this movie may not be as witty or enthralling as most of the Pixar movies, I still enjoyed it for its visuals and original idea. In fact, the idea is so good, I think that any disappointment I felt was because I think an even better movie could have been made. It probably could have been a little more imaginative, especially when it comes to the Aliens. The alien leader is kind of dull, and the giant robot he sends initially doesn’t have much personality either.
The monsters are pretty good, though. Seth Rogen was particularly funny as B.O.B., the amorphous blob of goo who constantly demonstrates that he has no brain. I think his voice was much more suited for this character than it was for his character in Kung Fu Panda.
What was with the human faces, though? I thought the proportions and expressions were borderline creepy at times. Actually, I’m quite certain they were. Especially early on, at the wedding.
As I mentioned, it might be funny at times, but it’s not a hilarious movie. This adds to it feeling a little overlong (even though it’s only 94 minutes in length), especially in the second half. But at least their are those nice visuals to take in. I especially enjoyed the view as the military helicopters approached the giant alien robot. Cool stuff.
Overall, this won’t be topping my list of favorite computer animated movies, or even cracking the top 5, but it’s an enjoyable ride while it lasts. Just don’t count on it being one you’ll want to get back in line for after it’s over.
Brains are overrated.
10 – 1.2 for lacking some in the funny department – 1 for dragging a bit in the second half – .4 for the aliens being kinda dull = 7.4
The Robot Who Likes Pretty Things 