Format:Anamorphic, PAL Languages:English (Audio Description), English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Original Language) Rating:Parental Guidance Region:2 Aspect Ratio:1.78:1 Number Of Discs:1 Running Time:90 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs):0.2 Dimensions (in):7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN:5051189136931 ASIN:B001NGO8BC
Theatrical Release Date:2009 Release Date:October 26, 2009 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Amazon.co.uk Review With eye popping visuals and launching the kind of brightly coloured carnage onto the screen that computer animation excels at, Monsters vs Aliens is a film that knows its intended audience well, and targets them precisely. On one side of the fence is a motley crew of heroes, led by the near 50-feet tall Ginormica. She’s joined by B.O.B. the blob, Dr Cockroach and the frankly bizarre The Missing Link. Between them, they have to fight off the threat of the dastardly Gallaxhar, in a fairly standard at heart good versus evil adventure.
And yet Monsters vs Aliens throws plenty into the pot to make things more interesting. Firstly, it’s odd cast of characters are generally the last thing you’d expect from cute and cuddly kids’ movies, but they’re a hard bunch not to like. Then there’s some terrific voice talent at work, and the overall quality of the animation is simply superb as well.
What’s nice too about Monsters vs Aliens are the tips of the hat to the older viewers. It’s not always the most subtle script for working on two levels, but the assorted nods to science fiction classics are warmly appreciated. They certainly help paper over a few of the cracks when the film’s blinding visuals relax and leave you realising what a straightforward tale is hiding underneath. But then the film tries so hard to keep you entertained that it’s hard not to cut it some slack.
For much of the running time of Monsters vs Aliens though you simply won’t have to. That’s because it’s solid, funny and pacey entertainment, that easily whiles away an hour and a half. There’s plenty of re-watch value here too, in a film that proves to be quality family entertainment. It’s no Shrek, but it’s still a fine piece of work. --Jon Foster
i liked it.i just wish they would have explored the characters' origins moreMarch 4, 2010 falcon(canada) this movie doesn't quite live up to the hype for me.that not to so it
was a bad movie,because it wasn't.it was entertaining,fairly fast
paced.it was over before i knew it.maybe that was the big
problem.nothing much really happened in the less than 90 minutes
running time.the characters were interesting.the problem is,they were
never explored beyond the quick superficial minute or two(if that)
explanation of how they came to be.basically,the movie is all
potatoes,no meat.it certainly isn't funny.if it is,i must have missed
the memo about the funny parts.the concept is good,they just didn't do
enough with it.despite it's problems,(and oddly)i did find it
entertaining enough to give it a 3/5
Monsters Vs AliensFebruary 15, 2010 JM Review(Jersey CI) A great film, the kids loved it. They have watched it a couple of times now.
DVD monsters vs AliensFebruary 14, 2010 G. Richardson(Scotland) We went to see this at the cinema, it is a good film. We then got my son the dvd for Christmas.
Fun & funny filmFebruary 14, 2010 Lady Chatterley(U.K.) Nice little film, lots of two level humour to keep adults interested, great fun and easy watching.
Bog standard story. Nothing really hapoens.January 29, 2010 D. Bethell Nowhere near the greats; Toy Story, Bugs Life, Robots etc. A very weak story that doesn't take off. Lacks any enthusiasm in the story-telling and no sub-plots. Very disappointed.
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