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 ... Read allA 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.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.
- Directors
- Writers
- Maya Forbes(screenplay by)
- Wallace Wolodarsky(screenplay by)
- Rob Letterman(screenplay by)
- Stars
- Reese Witherspoon(voice)
- Rainn Wilson(voice)
- Stephen Colbert(voice)
- Directors
- Writers
- Maya Forbes(screenplay by)
- Wallace Wolodarsky(screenplay by)
- Rob Letterman(screenplay by)
- Stars
- Reese Witherspoon(voice)
- Rainn Wilson(voice)
- Stephen Colbert(voice)
- Awards
- 3 wins & 10 nominations
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- Katieas Katie
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- Commanderas Commander
- (voice)
- (as Rich B. Dietl)
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- Directors
- Writers
- Maya Forbes(screenplay by)
- Wallace Wolodarsky(screenplay by)
- Rob Letterman(screenplay by) (story by)
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- All cast & crew
Storyline
- Taglines
- Oooze gonna save us?
- Genres
- Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for sci-fi action, some crude humor and mild language
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaThe monsters shown in the movie are all references to original monsters in movies. Ginormica (Reese Witherspoon) is a reference to Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958), B.O.B. (Seth Rogen) is a reference to The Blob (1958), The Missing Link (Will Arnett) is a reference to Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. (Hugh Laurie) is a reference to The Fly (1958), and finally Insectosaurus is a reference to Mothra from Mosura (1961).
- GoofsWhen Ginormica goes to the TV station to see Derek the call letters on the building begin with a W. All broadcast stations east of the MS river start with a W. West of the MS river they all begin with K.
- Quotes
Dr. Cockroach Ph.D.: Might we ask for your name, madam?
Susan Murphy: Susan.
B.O.B.: No, we mean like your monster name. You know, what do people scream when they see you coming? Like "Look out! Here comes...?"
Susan Murphy: Susan.
Dr. Cockroach Ph.D.: Really?
B.O.B.: [spookily] SUUUUSSAAANN! Ooh, I just scared myself! That is scary!
- Crazy creditsA flying saucer floats over the "D" in the Dreamworks logo and abducts the boy sitting in it with a tractor beam. The saucer is from the movie "Earth vs. the Flying Saucers."
- Alternate versionsThe film has a localized version in Australia where the News Reporter is not voiced by Ed Helms but instead by David Koch, a co-presenter of the morning show Sunrise (2000) seen on Channel 7 Australia-wide.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Troldspejlet: Episode #40.13 (2008)
- SoundtracksWhen You See Those Flying Saucers
Written by Cy Coben and Charlie Grean
Performed by The Buchanan Brothers
Courtesy of The RCA Records Label
By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment
DreamWorks has gathered all the iconic 50s sci-fi B-movie creations, and formed a pretty cohesive team. It's surprising that the limited backstory allowed the characters to gel so well right off the bat. It's probably due the fact that these characters seem so familiar to us. It also helps that the actors do some great voice work.
The story itself has one major problem. The movie is basically split in two parts. The pacing slows down dramatically in the middle after a high intensity fight at the start. However the comedy works well especially the brainless BOB. I think this team has good potential.
- SnoopyStyle
- Oct 31, 2013
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $175,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $198,351,526
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $59,321,095
- Mar 29, 2009
- Gross worldwide
- $381,509,870
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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