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Overview
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Release Date:
27 March 2009 (USA)
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Tagline:
Oooze gonna save us? more
Plot:
When a meteorite from outer space hits a young woman 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. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
3 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(243 articles)
Top grossing UK 3D film releases
(From The Guardian - Film News. 11 December 2009, 7:48 AM, PST)
The role of the star in the movie may be wilting to nothing
(From The Guardian - Film News. 8 December 2009, 1:00 AM, PST)
(From The Guardian - Film News. 11 December 2009, 7:48 AM, PST)
The role of the star in the movie may be wilting to nothing
(From The Guardian - Film News. 8 December 2009, 1:00 AM, PST)
User Comments:
A little underwhelming, but still good fun.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Reese Witherspoon | ... | Susan Murphy / Ginormica (voice) | |
| Seth Rogen | ... | B.O.B. (voice) | |
| Hugh Laurie | ... | Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. (voice) | |
| Will Arnett | ... | The Missing Link (voice) | |
| Kiefer Sutherland | ... | General W.R. Monger (voice) | |
| Rainn Wilson | ... | Gallaxhar (voice) | |
| Stephen Colbert | ... | President Hathaway (voice) | |
| Paul Rudd | ... | Derek Dietl (voice) | |
| Julie White | ... | Wendy Murphy (voice) | |
| Jeffrey Tambor | ... | Carl Murphy (voice) | |
| Amy Poehler | ... | Computer (voice) | |
| Ed Helms | ... | News Reporter (voice) | |
| Renée Zellweger | ... | Katie (voice) | |
| John Krasinski | ... | Cuthbert (voice) | |
| Sean Bishop | ... | Private Bullhorn / Helicopter Pilot / Advisor Ortega (voice) |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Monsters vs Aliens: A Monstrous IMAX 3D Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for sci-fi action, some crude humor and mild language.
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Runtime:
94 min
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1.44 : 1 more
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Certification:
Czech Republic:U |
USA:PG (certificate #45124) |
Ireland:PG |
Australia:PG |
UK:PG |
South Korea:All |
Finland:K-7 |
Norway:7 |
Philippines:G (MTRCB) |
Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) |
Portugal:M/6 (dubbed version) |
Portugal:M/6 (original version) |
Argentina:Atp |
Sweden:7 |
Germany:6 |
Hong Kong:I |
Belgium:KT |
Mexico:AA |
Peru:PT |
Brazil:Livre |
Singapore:PG |
New Zealand:PG |
Iceland:L |
Japan:G |
Taiwan:GP |
Netherlands:6
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The San Francisco streetcar that Dr. Cockroach modifies with rocket engines is an Italian-made vintage Peter Witt streetcar in the 1928 white-and-yellow color scheme. The streetcar in the movie has number #2930 (as of release, not an assigned number)
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Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When the transporter makes its turn around the TransAmerica building, the sound is of a large propeller aircraft, not a jet.
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Quotes:
Susan Murphy:
[Fighting the robot] B.O.B.!
B.O.B.: What?
Susan Murphy: Help me!
B.O.B.: Sorry, I was just staring at this bird over there.
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B.O.B.: What?
Susan Murphy: Help me!
B.O.B.: Sorry, I was just staring at this bird over there.
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Movie Connections:
References Spaceballs (1987)
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Soundtrack:
Roses are Red
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FAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersWhat is this movie about?
Any recommendations for other films produced by Dreamworks?
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| susan's hair color | robin311 |
| Axel F | robert-625 |
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Okay, I'll admit I'm not big on CG movies as I always find 2D animation much more convincing and involving but I had a good time with this (along with a some relatives) and it's a pretty cool movie. However, I kinda felt a little underwhelmed; the story is good, but there's just wasn't enough substance along with the characters and action. I just felt it needed more. But it's a treat to see all the nods to '50s classic era of films that Monsters Vs Aliens pays homage to along with some good messages about being true to yourself and looking beyond one's appearance in order to know someone. Seeing the film with 3D glasses was a cool idea but in my view, 2D will suffice but still, it's good family entertainment for an afternoon. Hopefully the next film will have more ooomph, more "Monstrosity".