Such a frustrating disappointment

Sorry, this movie sucks

Nice effects though.

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

The best that the second tier animated movies has to offer. By second tier, I mean the movies like Megamind and Cars. This movie had me really laughing a lot. The movie is about Susan. Through an odd turn of events, she is turned into a giant. She is then taken to a compound with other monsters, where no one gets out. But when the world needs help, there is only one place to turn, to the monsters.Every one in this voice cast is hilarious, starting with Reese Witherspoon. She is great as Susan. Seth Rogan is amazing as B.O.B. much better than his role in Kung Fu Panda. Hugh Laurie is second funniest, behind Rogan, as Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D. Also Kiefer Sutherland is super funny as General W.R. Monger. Being a huge 24 fan, Sutherland in a kids movie was fun to see.Overall, its not up with the greats in animated movies. But its as close to that first class as any of them. "You see what I mean? No one's leaving. No one's ever getting out...Good news, monsters! You're getting out!...Until today."

Monsters vs. Aliens is a family-friendly Dreamworks Animation feature which pits classic sci-fi monsters vs. space aliens, in a 1950's B-movie style showdown with modern humor and the visual flair available through today's computer effects. For a special treat, the film is also available in 3D.The story is simple. A meteor crashes on Earth, or more specifically, onto bride-to-be Susan Murphy. Some substance from the meteor causes her to grow to 50 feet in height. She is hidden by the government with other monsters (based loosely on The Creature From the Black Lagoon, The Blob, The Fly, and various Godzilla foes), until space aliens arrive, bent on world domination. Outmatched by the alien's technology, the U.S. government calls on the monsters to save humanity from annihilation.All of this is done with a light and fun air, with nothing taken too seriously. Like the best of recent animated features, Monsters vs. Aliens is as enjoyable for adults as for children, thanks in large part to a constant barrage of jokes and a stellar voice cast. Reese Witherspoon is wonderful as Susan Murphy, while 24's Kiefer Sutherland gets a rare chance to flex his comedic muscle as backwoods general W.R. Monger.The Office's Rain Wilson is fine as Galaxar (the evil alien), as is Arrested Development's Will Arnett as The Missing Link and House's Hugh Laurie as Dr. Cockroach. Popular political comedian Stephen Colbert, in an inspired casting choice, plays the President of the United States. Hands down the best character, in my opinion, is Seth Rogen's B.O.B, a gelatinous creature who is blissfully stupid and eats anything in his path. The character design is fantastic, and the film is a visual treat. Monsters vs. Aliens comes recommended to people of all ages.

This is an animation I've watched many times since it first came out. My daughter and I have spent quality time with this film, making it special.Where I found this animation excelled was with the voice acting, particularly that of lead character Susan, amusingly performed by Reese Witherspoon. In fact, all the main characters helped make this one of my top twenty best animations, right up there with the best of Disney and Pixar.A film you can watch over and over.Highly Recommended!9/10

Anyone over 5 won't find this entertaining. It's just another animation following the template made by so many other films. If there is any one good thing to say about it is that it has some big stars in it that the more mature audience can relate to. But all in all it is another bore fest that has been spun out. Don't expect Shrek quality in this one. Boring for the mature people, but probably be alright if you are younger and haven't seen or made the connection with other films. The monsters look pretty cool, but are pretty unoriginal. There is some heartfelt moments, but for the most part it's a been there done that affair.