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If box office performance was ever directly aligned to the quality of a film, then Monster House surely would have romped home with far more money than it eventually seized in cinemas. For this is a gem of an animated film, bursting with animation and with some degree of edge to it, given that it’s not past throwing a few scares into its story. Not nasty ones, just enough to move it away from the cuddly, trying-hard-not-to-offend family features that seem to swamp cinemas with regularity.
On its previous DVD and Blu-ray releases, more and more have discovered just what lies behind Monster House’s cover, and to say too much would be to spoilt it. Instead, let’s just say that this is a real gem, and the kind of film that’s likely to be watched again once it’s been experienced for the first time.
It’s also one of the first films to benefit from a home entertainment 3D retrofit. This adding on of 3D after the event hasn’t been hugely successful with live action films, but in animation, it’s a different story. For Monster House is a digital film, and the re-rendering is far more authentic as a result. The 3D, therefore, is genuinely impressive if you have the equipment to support it, and don’t be surprised to see the disc on demo displays in retailers in the months to come.
The main reason to enjoy the film, though, remains the cracking main feature itself, which deserves to continually expand its audience. It’s the kind of film that Hollywood rarely makes for a younger audience, and it both warrants and deserves support. --Jon Foster
Synopsis
Three friends discover that their neighbor's house is really a living, breathing, scary monster.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By T. Cosens
Format:DVD
This was by far the most fun I had at the cinema all year! A great treat for everyone. I didnt know much about the film when it came out. All I knew was Mr Speilberg had a hand in its creation.
So I went along with the knowledge that most of the animated films this year were a bit rubbish. But I have to say this was a very pleasant surprise!
Great story and characters, and some of the most stunning effects of the year, this will sweep you up into its world and not let go until the very end. Complete with in-jokes and sly nods to the old adventure films (most obviously the Goonies), this was pure entertainment from start to finish!
Buy and enjoy!!
So I went along with the knowledge that most of the animated films this year were a bit rubbish. But I have to say this was a very pleasant surprise!
Great story and characters, and some of the most stunning effects of the year, this will sweep you up into its world and not let go until the very end. Complete with in-jokes and sly nods to the old adventure films (most obviously the Goonies), this was pure entertainment from start to finish!
Buy and enjoy!!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Daniel James
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I would give this 3D Bluray 5 Stars but for the price and lack of new features. You already know that this film is a 5 star classic.
A standard Bluray is expensive enough but 3D Bluray is very expensive all things considered.
So when you realise that there are NO new special features on this disc except two 3D trailers for Open Season and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs it tends to make the £16.00 hit hurt a little.
You can watch this Bluray in 2D or 3D so you aren't restricted to only watching the 3D version if you don't have enough glasses to go around.
The actual 3D effect in the film is fairly subtle, no pop out in your face moments, it is mainly a depth affair.
However there are one or two eye popping moments where the 3D effect really does shine, the part where D.J. has his nightmare in his bedroom looks fantastic, and the last 10 minute sequence where the protagonist's battle the Monster House looks amazing, especially when the House crosses the road from left to right chasing the children, awesome.
I am baffled that considering how much the movie/electrical goods industry wants 3D to take off that they are releasing 3D films at such a slow pace, and with no new added features to really tempt even hardcore film enthusiasts to make a 2nd purchase I can't see how 3D is going to take off. SONY and Disney etc need to release many more 3D films very soon and with more special feature benefits or their 3D dreams may end up being nightmares.
A standard Bluray is expensive enough but 3D Bluray is very expensive all things considered.
So when you realise that there are NO new special features on this disc except two 3D trailers for Open Season and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs it tends to make the £16.00 hit hurt a little.
You can watch this Bluray in 2D or 3D so you aren't restricted to only watching the 3D version if you don't have enough glasses to go around.
The actual 3D effect in the film is fairly subtle, no pop out in your face moments, it is mainly a depth affair.
However there are one or two eye popping moments where the 3D effect really does shine, the part where D.J. has his nightmare in his bedroom looks fantastic, and the last 10 minute sequence where the protagonist's battle the Monster House looks amazing, especially when the House crosses the road from left to right chasing the children, awesome.
I am baffled that considering how much the movie/electrical goods industry wants 3D to take off that they are releasing 3D films at such a slow pace, and with no new added features to really tempt even hardcore film enthusiasts to make a 2nd purchase I can't see how 3D is going to take off. SONY and Disney etc need to release many more 3D films very soon and with more special feature benefits or their 3D dreams may end up being nightmares.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Rich
Format:Blu-ray
Enjoyed this film but A Christmas Carol was much better for a 3d experience as was Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.
If you want to see good 3D here are my preferences
1. Avatar
2. A Christmas Carol
3. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
4. Monster House
That's all I seen so far.........
If you want to see good 3D here are my preferences
1. Avatar
2. A Christmas Carol
3. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
4. Monster House
That's all I seen so far.........
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Monster House
A lovely cartoon. The characters are delightful, and it is most enjoyable for children. There is also plenty to make grown-ups chuckle as well.
Published 23 days ago by Sue Heard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
Came in great condition in great time the person I gave it to was very happy I can't complain in any way
Published 27 days ago by michael allan williamson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not really for very young children
I thought this movie was great, well made with a good script to keep adults entertained. Bought it for my 3 yr old daughter but really wasn't fit for her age, too scary. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Miss Hall
1.0 out of 5 stars
Poor
Bought as in 3d and had new telly. But this was poor in terms of storyline etc. Not something I would have sat through if hadnt paid for it.
Published 3 months ago by mrs hy gregory
4.0 out of 5 stars
very good!
above averidge of its type this will stay in my collection for sure alongside scrooge, the nightmare before xmas,the corpses bride,polar exspress!
Published 3 months ago by Thomas Sturt
2.0 out of 5 stars
utterly boring
truly boring, i got angry by watching it, but i realised it was made for children BELOW my age truly!
Published 3 months ago by tripple D
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must dvd
I saw some of this on tv and bought the dvd for my grandkids aged 2 to 4 they absolutely love it watch it daily def recommend
Published 4 months ago by marina edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars
monster house
kids loved it as well as the adults they watched it 3 times , its good and cheap.and you can watch it over and over.
Published 5 months ago by freda akhtar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well worth buying
I received this film today 16-11-2012 ahead of the delivery date thank you Amazon.
I am not going to talk about the contents of the film as I am sure you already know... Read more
I am not going to talk about the contents of the film as I am sure you already know... Read more
Published 6 months ago by C. S. Angus
1.0 out of 5 stars
Too scary for a PG, too childish for adults
Far too scary for a PG film - we had to turn it off as both my 10 year-old (who often watches 12-rated films with no problem), and 7 year-old, were far from happy with the level... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Vicky
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