Look Out!!!! MONSTERS!!!!

Dreamworks’s animated B movie style sci-fi, centers around the gigantic misfortunes of Susan Murphy (Reese Witherspoon), a victim of meteorite radiation on her wedding day causing her to grow into a 50-foot hotty. Susan (now named Ginormica) is teamed with a rag tag group of monsters who are banded together by the government to combat an invasion from a retro-styled alien robot under the control of Overlord Gallaxhar (Rainn Wilson). The gang made up of bug-headed mad scientist, Dr. Cockroach (Hugh Laurie), muscular fishman The Missing Link (Will Arnett), gelatinous glob B.O.B. (Seth Rogen), and Insectosaurus the Japanese Mothra work great together as a ensemble cast.

Referencing the monster movies of the 1950s such as The Blob, Attack Of The 50ft Woman and The Fly among others, a creature feature has never looked so good. Every scene is painted in vivid color and is razor sharp. The kids may not catch all the references to sci-fi past, but they’ll enjoy the spectacular action and the in-your face 3D comedy. (I recommend seeing it in 3D with the kids.) These stunning 3D visuals combined with the excellent cast and snappy script make for an entertaining 94 minutes of animated fun sure to please adults and kids alike.


Great Quote: “I come in peace. I mean you no harm and you all will die.”