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Reviewed by: Patty Moliterno

Kids Teens Family Adults
Animation Adventure Fantasy Comedy Family 3D Sequel
June 21, 2013 (wide)
DVD: October 29, 2013 

Sometimes to understand a relationship, one needs to see how it began. Such is the case with Mike and Sully. We met these two lovable monsters in âMonsters, Inc.â. However, in âMonsters Universityâ (the prequel), we travel back to the beginning, before they were friends and learn how these 2 unlikely friends became a team.

Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) is in elementary school at the onset of the movie. He attends a field trip to Monsters, Inc. (the energy company) and is instantly hooked. He now knows he will be a âscarerâ when he grows up. Flash forward to Mikeâs first day at Monsters University. He has planned for this his whole life. His roommate is Randall Boggs (Steve Buscemi), and this is a tamer, slightly shy Randall. When Mike meets James P. Sullivan (John Goodman), they are instant rivals. Sully goes by Jimmy in his younger days. He has grown up knowing he would be a scarer. He is big, hairy and can roar like no other. He comes from a family of scarers, and they are the best. Jimmy thinks he can get by on his talent alone.

At the end of first semester, Mike gets an âA,â but is kicked out of the scarer program. Sully gets a âC,â and he is also kicked out. When they return after the break, both monsters are in a class about building canisters. Mike decides to enter the Scare Games, and then Dean Hardscrabble (Helen Mirren) will have to let him back in the scarer program. He teams up with the Oozma Kappa (OKAY) fraternity, but they still need one more on their team. Of course, Jimmy wants to be on the team, so he too can have a chance at getting back in the program. The Scare Competition, and what follows, makes Mike and Sully more than a team; they become best friends.

Objectionable Content: If you have seen the first Monsters movie, you should already be prepared for the scare factor in this movie. I did not see it in 3D, and I would venture to say that will add to the fright for some children. There is a scene where a scare canister shoots around an auditorium, and, even without the 3D, it could be frightening. Dean Hardscrabble is a winged creature, and she is meant to be scary when she spreads her wings and flies. She is a dark creature, and, when she appears on the screen, the tone is also dark and foreboding. There are numerous scenes where things happen that you donât expect, like the cute cheerleadersâ flash creepy glowing eyes.

This is a college campus. There are frat parties, initiations, hazing, cheerleaders, etc. However, this is done in true Disney-style. At the frat party, the OKAY team is the victim of hazing. Colorful paint is dropped on them, followed by glitter and finally stuffed animals. The monsters take an oath during an initiation.

As far as language goes, this is one of the cleanest movies I have seen. There may have been some phrases uttered that were supposed to be swearing equivalents. Someone mentions being a New Age Philosophy major. There is also a Toxicity Challenge: Human Children are Toxic. A monster says âGive me some sugarâ to a member of the opposite sex, as they prepare to kiss.

The most blatantly objectionable content is the total disregard for rules. Sully skirts by without doing homework, by cheating and lying. The OKAY fraternity breaks into Monsters, Inc. using wire cutters to get past the chain link fence. When caught, they run from the guards and jump into the getaway car.

There is a lot to be learned from these characters about friendship and perseverance. This is a typical college campus where everyone loves the jocks and the cheerleaders, and the geeks are the loners. Mike and Sully learn that in true friendship you stick together. They also learn that we need each other. Mike thinks his smarts and persistence can make him a great scarer, and Sully believes that his looks and raw talent can do the same. It takes both of them working together to fulfill their purpose in life. The Bible says in Proverbs 19:21, âMany are the plans in a personâs heart, but it is the Lordâs purpose that prevails.â This is a lesson all of us can benefit from.

While I fully expect critics to pick apart this movie, I fully enjoyed it. As stated previously, I think it will be scary for some younger children, and my advice is to preview before taking your child under the age of 7. I had very low expectations going into the movie, and, from the previews, I expected more crude jokes and college humor. Disney/Pixar has proved once again that they can deliver a prequel that the family will love.

Violence: Mild / Profanity: None / Sex/Nudity: Mild to none PositiveâMonsters U. was fantastic! Not just the art work, but the morals it teaches were unbelievableâdetermination, learning to work together, working hard towards something you really want and that means a lot to youâthese are just a few of the lessons. This movie is a must-see. Iâm trying to think of something in it that was even slightly questionableâI canâtâunless you don't like your kids to see monsters. Then, this movie is a total out.

Lisa, age 47 (USA)
PositiveâJust saw âMonsters Universityâ tonight, and I enjoyed every minute of it. While the movie is a must-see, there are some moments that arenât to be imitated: The main moment is when Mike breaks his friends into Monsters Inc. to show them how the scarers come in different shapes and sizes; of course, Mikeâs intentions are good, but it still couldâve been better (he couldâve scheduled a tour, like his grade school did early on). Mike also disobeys his teacher early on (not to justify sin, but who hasnât disobeyed at one point in life? We as Christians ought to know)

While some of the monsters did hiss, glow red eyes, and breathe fire, this was part of their scientific biological make-up, not anything occult. Sulley also cheats in the last Scare Game event, but he comes to regret his decision and even confesses to the dean who expels him, which eventually leads to the successful life we see in Monsters, Inc. I adore how telling the truth is shown to be a factor to success; AWESOME moral. In this movie, we learn Randall Boggs used to be a nice guy until the Scare Games drove him and Mike apart, plus Sulley beats Randall in the games. Sort of makes me feel sad for his fate in Monsters, Inc. Overall, it was a good movie; I recommend it.

Peter, age 23 (USA)
PositiveâI loved the movie. I especially enjoyed the movieâs moral that you can achieve your goals by hard work and teamwork, instead of the usual âDisney magicâ. I feel itâs a more realistic yet optimistic lesson for kids to learn. Thank you Disney.

Keith Chandler, age 34 (USA)
PositiveâTook the family to see this movie and we loved it ! I can honestly say it was every bit as good as the first Monsters movie. I canât remember any questionable material, and the movie was very entertaining. A must see !

Jason, age 39 (USA)
PositiveâI truly enjoyed the movie with my grandson, It was good to see the positive lessons for Kids!

James Hampton, age 72 (USA)
PositiveâI saw this with my 4 year old who is going through a âscared of the darkâ and âmonsters under the bedâ phase. We watched the original at home this morning and the new one in the theater this afternoon. He loved them both, especially the second one in the theater! He wasnât scared at all, he commented about the main characters learning valuable life lessons, and he sat still through the entire movie. Thatâs saying a lot about movieâs ability to reach small children with a message and keep their interest!

Iâd recommend it to anyoneâchildren and adults alike! (I really wish Iâd brought my 7 year old, too. I think the lessons in the movie wouldâve been very appropriate for his current behaviors and phases. He was home sick with dad, though.)

Chrystal, age 37 (USA)
NegativeâI was SO bored in this movie, I wanted to leave. I had a feeling the storyline would be that way, even though I loved the first one, and I love the animated kid films. This is more for kids than adults, even though many of those movies do entertain me. Definitely not something that needs to be seen in a theater or even 3D.

Positiveâ My whole family and I went to go see this movie on the Fourth of July, and, I have to say, it was a pretty good movie. I enjoyed all of it. There were some parts that were slightly questionable, such as the OKAY fraternity breaking into Monsterâs Inc. Then, when they were caught by the guards, they ran to their car. However, it was a good movie.

Elijah, age 10 (USA)
