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Monsters vs Aliens (2009) 6.6
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6.6/10 from 69,390 users
Metascore: 56/100
Reviews: 177 user | 214 critic | 35 from Metacritic.com A woman transformed into a giant after she is struck by a meteorite on her wedding day becomes part of a team of monsters sent in by the U.S. government to defeat an alien mastermind trying to take over Earth. |
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Cast
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| Reese Witherspoon | ... |
Susan Murphy /
Ginormica
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| Seth Rogen | ... |
B.O.B.
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| Hugh Laurie | ... |
Dr. Cockroach Ph.D.
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| Will Arnett | ... |
The Missing Link
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| Kiefer Sutherland | ... |
General W.R. Monger
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| Rainn Wilson | ... |
Gallaxhar
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| Stephen Colbert | ... |
President Hathaway
(voice)
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| Paul Rudd | ... |
Derek Dietl
(voice)
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| Julie White | ... |
Wendy Murphy
(voice)
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| Jeffrey Tambor | ... |
Carl Murphy
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| Amy Poehler | ... |
Computer
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| Ed Helms | ... |
News Reporter
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| Renée Zellweger | ... |
Katie
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| John Krasinski | ... |
Cuthbert
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Sean Bishop | ... | |
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
When a meteorite from outer space hits a young California woman named Susan Murphy and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. As a last resort, under the guidance of General W.R. Monger, on a desperate order from The President, the motley crew of Monsters is called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction! Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
Taglines:
Oooze gonna save us? See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for sci-fi action, some crude humor and mild language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
27 March 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Monsters vs Aliens: A Monstrous IMAX 3D Experience See more »Box Office
Budget:
$175,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£4,345,711 (UK) (3 April 2009)Gross:
$198,332,128 (USA) (21 August 2009)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Written by Graham Goble (as Graeham Goble)
Performed by The Little River Band (as Little River Band)
Courtesy of EMI Music Australia
Under license from EMI Film and Television Music
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Did You Know?
Trivia
When the government arrive at the church to investigate the crash site when the camera pans to the back of their van when the door closes you can see a camera crew visible in the reflection of the door. See more »Goofs
While Dr. Cockroach is experimenting on Ginormica, Link mentions that they've been doing this for over a month. Later, however, Ginormica mentions being in prison for only three weeks. See more »Quotes
Dr. Cockroach Ph.D.: What my associate is trying to say, is that we all think the new Susan is the cat's me-WOW!See more »
Crazy Credits
A flying saucer floats over the "D" in the Dreamworks logo and abducts the boy sitting in it with a tractor beam. See more »Soundtracks
"Reminiscing"Written by Graham Goble (as Graeham Goble)
Performed by The Little River Band (as Little River Band)
Courtesy of EMI Music Australia
Under license from EMI Film and Television Music
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When I first heard of Monsters vs. Aliens I literally went giddy. A 50's B-movie revival! Stephen Colbert as the President! Hugh Laurie as a cockroach! I mean, it's called Monsters vs. Aliens!!!
What I got was a mildly good movie. I mean, there were some nice gags in the Strangelove- lite War Room, and some great lines from BOB, but it really left me wanting more. As a whole, the film never got to the comical heights of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, or even Shrek 2. There are times in the movie where you know that they are going completely random to try and get some laughs, but fail pretty badly.
Besides comedy, the story itself is pretty predictable. From the moment you meet the monsters you know what the moral of the story, and you know pretty much how the whole film will play out.
But it is not a bad film. Not at all. It's good, but not great. What IS great is the 3D. Me, I've never really warmed to 3D, but they use it here in a completely different sense. Monster's vs Alien's 3D is not about shouting "OMG I CAN TOUCH HIS BEARD!!", but more about perspective. And hair. I'm sorry but it's worth seeing just for Ginormica's (Susan's) hair alone.
So basically, it's fun - but not as fun as it should have been. And take it from me: even if you're cynical about 3D; see it in 3D. It's worth the ticket price alone.