
When a meteorite from outer space hits a young California woman named Susan Murphy (Reese Witherspoon) and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. As a last resort, under the guidance of General W.R. Monger (Kiefer Sutherland), on a desperate order from President Hathaway (Stephen Colbert), the motley crew of Monsters is called into action to combat the aliens and s... (Full plot summary below)
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When a meteorite from outer space hits a young California woman named Susan Murphy (Reese Witherspoon) and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. As a last resort, under the guidance of General W.R. Monger (Kiefer Sutherland), on a desperate order from President Hathaway (Stephen Colbert), the motley crew of Monsters is called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction.
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| MSNBCAlonso DuraldeWhile the jokes take a back seat to the action in the film's big climax, there are earlier moments that rank among the most fighting-for-breath funny stuff I've seen at the movies in ages. |
| Tri-City HeraldGary WolcottOriginal. Clever. Brilliant. Insert your own adjective here. Monsters Vs. Aliens is flat out the funniest flick of the year. |
| Aisle SeatMike McGranaghanThe ongoing advances in animation make it easier for filmmakers to create worlds we can get lost in, which is exactly what happens here. |
| Spectrum (St. George, Utah)Bruce BennettThe girl power undertones, like much of the movie itself, is not unwelcomed but feels uninspired. |
| Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)John BeifussSusan is a character with real, um, weight... |
| NewsBlazeKam WilliamsA wholesome family flick that everybody can enjoy, provided mom and dad are willing to turn off their brains when they put on the 3-D glasses. |
| Houston ChronicleAmy BiancolliTrue, the story doesn't amount to much, but the plot tends to take a back seat when you've got a not-quite-50-foot version of Reese Witherspoon duking it out with a mighty alien robot alongside the Golden Gate Bridge. |
| Deseret News (Salt Lake City)Jeff ViceThe voice performers are clearly having fun. Witherspoon hasn't sounded this free and easy in years, and Stephen Colbert steals scenes as the voice of the U.S. president. |
| EricDSnider.comEric D. SniderJaunty, jokey, and absolutely bursting with visual energy, it is unquestionably a treat. If it had a more substantial story, it could be a classic. |
| Arizona Daily StarPhil VillarrealI liked it more than anything Pixar has made the last five years. |