Monstrolândia
Monstrolândia

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Monstrolândia

2012
Movie
4 min
Portuguese

Shot in a single day, "Monstrolândia" follows the challenge of capturing Brazil's via crucis of winning the London Olympic Games.

Insights

IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users83%
Director: Dan ScanlonGenres: Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Family

Plot Summary

Monsters University is a prequel to the beloved "Monsters, Inc.", exploring the college years of Mike Wazowski and James P. "Sulley" Sullivan. The two monsters, initially rivals, navigate the rigorous Scare Program at Monsters University, aiming to become top scarers. Through academic challenges, social rivalries, and a surprising detour into the Scare Games, they learn the true meaning of friendship and what it takes to succeed.

Critical Reception

Monsters University was met with generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. Reviewers praised its humor, animation quality, and the voice performances, particularly from Billy Crystal and John Goodman. While some found it to be a solid and entertaining prequel, a portion of critics felt it didn't quite reach the emotional depth or originality of its predecessor, "Monsters, Inc.". The film was a significant commercial success, further cementing Pixar's reputation for quality family entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with impressive animation and likable characters.

  • Offers a fun and often humorous look at the origins of beloved characters.

  • While enjoyable, it doesn't quite recapture the magic or emotional resonance of the original film.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed "Monsters University", appreciating its humor, vibrant animation, and the development of the Mike and Sulley dynamic. Many found it a fitting and entertaining prequel that expanded the "Monsters, Inc." universe. Some viewers noted that while it was a good movie, it didn't quite surpass the original in terms of emotional impact or groundbreaking storytelling.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film.

Fun Fact

The character of Terry Peralta, one of the fraternity brothers, is voiced by the film's director, Dan Scanlon, and his twin brother, who also shares the name Terry.

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