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Monsters, Inc. Gift Pack (DVD and Toy)

Pete Docter , Lee Unkrich    Universal, suitable for all   DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (234 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Directors: Pete Docter, Lee Unkrich, David Silverman
  • Producers: Darla K. Anderson
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Walt Disney
  • DVD Release Date: 7 Sep 2002
  • Run Time: 88 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (234 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00006CY8U
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 299,341 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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The monsters in Monsters, Inc. are just so incredibly cute--and they know it. Whereas Woody, Buzz and pals in the Toy Story saga were filled with self-doubt about just how much the children in their lives would continue to love them, here our heroic monsters and their impossibly lovable human ward Boo have no such worries, at least when it comes to the cinema audience. And that's why Monsters, Inc., for all its wondrous computer-animated artistry, its smart humour and its family-friendly appeal, doesn't quite capture the naïve charm of its predecessors.

Nevertheless, John Goodman and Billy Crystal, as scare-champions Sulley and Mike, are a great double-act whose comedy never goes over kids' heads but still reaches up to make their parents laugh. The film's central conceit--that monsters in the bedroom closet are just doing a night's work in order to generate power from screams for the city of Monstropolis--is funny and cleverly worked out; and kids will of course love the fact that the monsters are mortally afraid of the very children they are trying to frighten.

The animation is extraordinarily detailed (Sulley's fur is a marvel in itself) and the set-piece action sequences top anything that has gone before for sheer audaciousness. But overall Pixar play things very safe, from the hissable villain to the end credit "outtakes". A bolder film might have taken inspiration from The Nightmare Before Christmas; instead, a little of that Disney disease of knowing cuteness seems to have crept into the formula. --Mark Walker

Product Description

Box Set Contains:
DVD standard edition of Monsters Inc.
A cuddly toy of one of the characters from the film
"Warning" door-handle message
Bedroom-door nameplate.

Special Features: All-new animated short film, Mike's New Car For The Birds - 2001 Academy Award-Winner for Best Animated Short Film. Finding Nemo - an exclusive sneak peek of Disney/Pixar's next feature film release. Hilarious outtakes and Company Play. Never-before-seen deleted scenes. Disney Storytime. Peek-A-Boo: Boo's Door Game.



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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply superb 27 Nov 2009
Format:Blu-ray
This film is just a visual and audio treat. We have watched this blu-ray numerous times and each time is as funny as the last. It just seems to keep getting better with each viewing as we see more and more details in the picture, more and more subtle hints, jokes and producer tricks.

The story is moving, about monsters that work in a factory and scare children, collecting their screams for electricity to run their world. It has adult humor about the 9-5 grind, lots of laughs for the children, and of course, the bad guy. There is something for everyone in this film, and the characters are realistic, well portrayed, and you forget that you are watching a cartoon after a while. I don't post spoiler reviews, but the story is excellent here and one of their finest to date.

The DTS-HD MA sound delivers thumping bass and very realistic and believable surround sound perfectly balanced on all channels. The Subwoofer is well integrated into the sound effects for a nice deep addition to regular sound effects however, when it should thump, it really does. All channels get a good workout and really throw you into the movie. TEN stars for sound.

This cartoon may be a bit dated in terms of technical aspects but it is still an awesome display of cartoon. The picture is 1080P and just crystal clear and unbelievably cool to watch. Ten stars for video too.

After such an awesome sound/video quality, the story could be mediocre and it would still get five stars. However, the story is also very cool and entertaining to watch. This is one of the best blu-rays I have bought, and even better than some of the newer cartoons.
You can't go wrong with this Blu-Ray. A big thumbs up!
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect film 30 July 2009
By Rambleast Reviews TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Blu-ray
I know Monsters Inc is popular, but I've always thought of it as living in the shadow of the other Pixar films; it came nestled between the more successful and considerably more famous Toy Story 2 and Finding Nemo, it's not one of the 'Brad Bird masterpieces'; it's even outshined by the comparatively duller Cars, a film that coasted into kids' hearts despite being missing something perhaps only we older Pixar afficionados can see.

This is a shame, as Monsters Inc is one of the studio's very best films, and indeed one of Disney's very best by default. First time director Pete Docter knows his stuff- the film is filled to the brim with background detail, and after the discovery of the child the pace is frantic 'til the thoroughly satisfying conclusion. Following three films directed by studio head John Lasseter, Docter paved the way for the other directors to tackle their own ideas, and ironically Lasseter's return to directing (with Cars) fell far short of the bar set by Andrew Stanton with Nemo, Bird's The Incredibles, and this sterling effort.

The Blu Ray is a stunning transfer. While it's arguable that the film's groundbreaking fur rendering looks dated now, it still looks amazing compared with lesser offerings from Dreamworks. EVERYTHING in this film, in fact, looks amazing, from the subtle hues and colours of the sky to the photorealistic blizzard and underground halls. The animation on token child Boo is so human its impossible not to fall in love with her, share her fears and her delights. Background detail is too presented with astounding visual clarity- see the combination locks in the locker room or cars in the exterior shot of the building for proof.

Billy Crystal and John Goodman are the perfect double act to lead the film, though there's good support from a spiteful Steve Buscemi as the piece's villain Randall and Bob Peterson as grumpy, paperwork-fond Roz, who really shines in the outtakes reel (which for this release has been removed from the film and put on the extras disc).

The extras aren't as excellent as I would have hoped for, though this is a catalogue release rather than a new film, so that's understandable. It's been released as a tie-in for Docter's second film as director, the apparently-awesome Up, though the significance of that is lost on us as we don't get it until October anyway. The only new extra of significance not ported over from the DVD special edition (which itself has long been out of print, and is replaced by the standard edition in the yearly 'Complete Pixar' collections) is a far-too-short (at 20-odd minutes) discussion between four of the film's creators about their inspiration and experience. I know it's essentially a kids' film by I would appreciate a longer feature all the same.

I can't recommend this film highly enough. It's touching, exciting (the door chase is spectacular in HD) and hilarious ("23 19!"). It looks amazing, everyone in the family will love something about it and you've no excuse not to buy it. Away you go.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another bit of Pixar genius 1 May 2006
By John Ault VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
Pixar hits all the right notes, working at lots of levels to entertain all ages. Great movie.

The plot is excellent and makes sense. In fact, in my view, it makes a damn sight more sense than the Matrix. For the uninitiated, the premise here is that the monsters need to pass through special portals to scare children, as that is how they get their energy. The plot of Matrix is that all humans are keps in battery pods to extract energy, while our minds are sustained in an entirely artificial universe in order to keep them from getting too bored and switching off our bodies. Call me simple minded, but the Monsters Inc plot makes more sense to me.

The scene in Monsters Inc where they are chasing through the door/ portal warehouse, and in and out of different points on the globe, is stunning.
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4.0 out of 5 stars monsters inc
good dvd for children and families. all enjoyed it and worth watching again.very good dvd, you should watch it. ok
Published 11 days ago by lethal penguin
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
It's been out for over 10 years now, but what an excellent film it still is. Great characters, and lots of fun to watch.
Published 11 days ago by Lone Ranger
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Worked perfectly. My son loves it! As described and was sent very quickly! A really good film to keep a jealous toddler at bay while I deal with the baby!
Published 19 days ago by Tanya
5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy, excellent film
I have the original DVD version but on buying a 3D tv thought I'd give it ago, this is a brilliant family film, one of my all time faves and great in 3D A++++
Published 24 days ago by LJGraham
5.0 out of 5 stars Monster Inc
I had purchased this DVd for a gift for my nephew as a christmas present . He enjoys it very much. Can't wait until the second DVD will be released will definatly buy from Amazon. Read more
Published 28 days ago by satnam
5.0 out of 5 stars A gift well given!
This was a gift and I have been told Its great! Thats the best I can tell you about this!
Published 1 month ago by dollydip
5.0 out of 5 stars great dvd
excellent condition. i would definitely recommend anyone to buy. your child will love this movie its very funny and entertaining
Published 1 month ago by charmaine sorhaindo
5.0 out of 5 stars Love IT Love IT Love IT
Have watched this film countless times with both my children and I'm not sure who enjoys it the most!! Will no doubt watch this many many more times and will continue to love it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Emma Woolley
5.0 out of 5 stars A very exciting and monsterific film!!!
I haven't bought the dvd from amazon, but it is a fantastic, supermoster film. It is a film, to definitely see not miss.

However, Monsters Inc 2 will be hard to beat. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Helen
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product, does exactly as is written on the box, I would...
Excellent product, does exactly as is written on the box, I would recommend this product for purchase. Well packaged and arrived on time.
Published 1 month ago by John Boardman
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