Monsters vs Aliens
Monsters vs Aliens

Monsters vs Aliens

2009Movie94 minEnglish

When Susan Murphy is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches. The military jumps into action and captures Susan, secreting her away to a covert government compound. She is renamed Ginormica and placed in confinement with a ragtag group of Monsters...

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users76%
Director: Conrad Vernon and Rob LetteriGenres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

On her wedding day, California woman Susan Murphy is unexpectedly struck by a meteorite and grows to a colossal size of 49-foot-11-inches. She is then taken by the military to a secret government base, where she encounters other monstrous creatures. When an alien robot lands on Earth and begins to destroy major cities, President Hathaway decides to send the captured monsters to fight it, hoping they can save the world.

Critical Reception

Monsters vs. Aliens was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor, voice acting, and visual style, though some found the plot to be somewhat predictable. Audiences also responded well to the film, appreciating its lighthearted approach to classic monster movie tropes and its appeal to both children and adults.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty humor and vibrant animation.
  • Applauded for its energetic pacing and engaging voice cast.
  • Some critics found the story to be a bit formulaic but generally entertaining.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed Monsters vs. Aliens, highlighting its humor, fun characters, and appealing animation as key strengths. Many appreciated its lighthearted take on monster themes and found it to be a solid family-friendly movie.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a hand-drawn animated feature, but DreamWorks Animation decided to produce it in 3-D after the success of "Shrek 2" and the increased interest in 3-D technology.

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