Monsters vs Aliens

Monsters vs Aliens (with free 3D glasses) [Blu-ray] [2009]
Directed by Conrad Vernon, Robert Letterman

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Editorial Reviews

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

Special Features
The Monsters vs Aliens Blu-ray will be presented in 1080p high definition. The disc includes the following ginormous extras:

* B.O.B.’S BIG BREAK in Monster 3D & 2D
* Filmmaker Commentary
* Exclusive Blu-ray Extras:
> Animators’ Corner - Picture-In-Picture
> Trivia Track
* Modern Monster Movie Making
* The Tech of Monsters vs Aliens
* Three Never Before Seen Deleted Scenes:
> Monger’s Plan
> War Room Turns on Monsters
> If You Don’t Know
* DWA Music Video Juke Box
* Karaoke Music Party with:
> “More Than A Woman” with B.O.B.
> “Born To Be Wild” with Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. & The Missing Link
> “I Will Survive” with Ginormica
* Paddle Ball Game in Monster 3D
* Top Secret Sneak Peek Files:
> How To Train Your Dragon (HD)
> The Penguins of Madagascar (HD)
> Shrek The Halls (HD)
> Secrets of the Furious Five
> Monsters vs Aliens Activision Game trailer

Synopsis
Susan Murphy's (voiced by Reese Witherspoon) wedding day is rudely interrupted when from out of nowhere, she's hit by a falling meteor! Amazingly, she survives the collision and proceeds to walk down the aisle looking every inch the glowing bride... glowing green, that is. Things only get stranger once inside the church, as Susan suddenly grows to a colossal 49 feet 11 inches tall. Because of her new stature, she's branded a 'monster' and carted off to a secret government facility for genetic anomalies. There, she meets fellow outcasts; a brilliant cockroach with a PhD, a bizarre ape-fish hybrid, a gelatinous and indestructible blob, and a 350 foot grub. When an alien robot with an appetite for destruction lands on Earth, a desperate President calls for the monsters to be released in the hope that they will defend the very people who imprisoned them. Of course, the monsters oblige as they are basically good, despite their outward appearance. In their clumsy effort to save mankind from the alien threat, they prove that they each have something valuable to offer and that together they can really make a difference.
DreamWorks Animation and directors Conrad Vernon (SHREK 2) and Rob Letterman (SHARK TALE) have created a fun adventure packed full of B-movie references, eye-popping 3D visuals, and quirky-looking monsters kicking alien butt.

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