Monsters vs. Aliens Review

Susan, a cute California girl,(voice of Reese Witherspoon), is hit by a meteorite on her wedding day, and grows to 49 feet, 11 inches tall. Then, the military takes her away to their secret compound as a government test subject, and that’s where she meets a group of monsters. Rather than destroying each other, Susan and the monsters become great friends, as they’re trapped together. They are finally released when an alien robot lands on Earth, and the President of the U.S. enlists the monsters to attack the Alien Robot, and save the world.

Rating: Three out of five buckets.
Release Date: September 29, 2009
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 5+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Mild
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild

See the trailer here!

Talking Points:

Initially the monsters seem scary and threatening to Susan, but as they become friends, the monsters transform into harmless, fun creatures. They love Susan, and will do anything for her, and Susan feels the same way about them.

The movie suggests lessons of friendship and self-sacrifice(it doesn’t matter what you look like). Susan’s parents are even supportive of her monster friends.

It’s a colorful animated action movie, with enjoyable characters and light humor.

The 3D affects were well-done.

Sexual Content: Mild

When Susan starts to grow very tall, her wedding gown tears, though the dress stays on her, it looks like a revealing mini dress.
Teenagers go parking at night, the girl wants to smooch a little, but they don’t, because a spaceship lands near them.

Violent Content: Mild

Slight violence, especially when the alien robot destroy The Golden Gate Bridge, with cars and pedestrians on it.
When the meteorite lands, it momentary crushes Susan.

Crude of Profane Language: Mild