Monster’s University-Kids Movie Review

Kids typically have dreams of what they want to be when they grow up, or have a dream college they want to attend. Monster, Michael “Mike” Wazowski, dreams of being a scarer, a monster who  is able to make kids scream. Mike eventually attends the Scare Program at Monster’s University, and that’s where he meets James “Sulley” P. Sullivan. The two monster’s have different strengths and weaknesses. Mike is an ambitious hard working monster, though not very scary, and Sulley is a natural scarer (he comes from a family of talented scarers), however he doesn’t have the best work ethic.Together the two monsters face various trials and tribulations, but they learn to work together and use their talents to succeed. Monster’s University is the prequel to the 2001 film Monster’s Inc. It’s a wonderful animated film, one for the whole family!

Rating: 4 1/2 out of 5 buckets
Release Date:  October 29, 2013
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 5+
Sexual Content: None
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol: Mild
Will It Appeal to Kids? Yes

Talking Points:

The film has wonderful messages of  the importance of friendship . Mike and Sulley come to realize that they each have different strengths and weaknesses, they learn how to work together using their own gifts and talents.

Sexual Content: None

Violent Content: Excessive

• There is a lot of slapstick violence throughout the film. Mike drove a machine while reading a book, and ran over several students.
• Mike and Sulley get spanked with wooden paddles during their fraternity initiation.
• The premise of the film is monsters’ scaring children, which may ultimately scare young kids in the theater.

Crude or Profane Language: Mild

• Characters say, “what the…?”

Drugs and Alcohol: Mild

• Characters are shown drinking beverages at college parties  out of red solo cups.

Will It Appeal to Kids? Yes

Overall Monster’s University is a fun, entertaining film for kids. Depending on the child, I recommend this film for kids ages 5 and up. Kids that scare easily may be frightened by some of the monsters.

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