In this Monsters University review I’ll chat about a few things that wowed me from the movie that I think you’ll love too.
Mike Wazowski’s Optimism
In Monsters, Inc. we repeatedly see Mike in situations that would usually be taken as an insult. He always sees the silver lining and it becomes the joke of his character and continues on in this movie. Wazowski is an excellent cheerleader, always believing the best will happen. Countless times throughout this film, his optimism is the hero.
Oozma Kappa
It’s not so much this actual fraternity that you’ll love but more so the personalities of the guys in it. I always love it when there’s a hippie character. Me and the purple guy would be pals.
The Sound
The music is a fantastic combination of that original jazzy style style we know from Monsters, Inc. and a snazzy college drum line. The two sounds infused form a fun, energetic score that I can’t stop humming around the house.
The Underdog Story
It’s unpredictable and there are surprises. It’s really a journey for us to see how Mike and Sully became who they are. Their back story doesn’t take a traditional route and we see many underdogs pave their way with hard work and dedication. I really admire how Mike and Sully got the jobs we know them for which you’ll see at the very end of the movie.
Little Mike
In this film, we meet Mike Wazowski as a kid. I never thought anyone would out do Boo on the cuteness scale but.. I’ll let you be the judge once you see (and hear!) little Mike.
Before & After
I love that Pixar always has a gem before and after the movie. It’s like mom slipped an extra snack in the lunch box. Stay after the credits for a little extra funny. The Pixar short before Monsters U. is called The Blue Umbrella. Per the usual, it’s beautiful, brilliant, heart-warming and humorous. Pixar shorts always hit it home and this one is no exception. After seeing one of these mini-movies I always look at things a little differently. Thanks, Pixar.
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OMG, I was a little bit weary of watching this as I always find Pixar sequels to be a bit of a hit and Miss except for Toy Story 3, which was actually the first movie of the trilogy I had watched with my older sister. I have already fallen in love what the character of Art – Hippie and my favourite colour :D.
I am now looking forward to watching this movie with my sister when she comes back from her short holiday, I promised her I would wait the extra 5 days till she came back so we could go together.
Thanks for the reassurance of what I am sure is now going to be a Pixar classic 🙂
Shannon
I am so looking forward to seeing this movie! How fun!! I am also hoping to get back to the homecoming over at Studios it was such a blast!
I can’t wai to see this and my monster trait would be the glow eyes I see in the trailer on the girls of PNK
My monster trait would be flight! Thanks for these highlights- I’m especially looking forward to seeing The Blue Umbrella…
Can’t wait to see this film. Great review Nicole! ✨
I can’t wait to see this movie. Thanks for running the giveaway and writing the review.
I’d have extra eyes, like Squishy! Hehe 😀
Trait? Hmm that’s a good question! I would probably be happy and fluffy! Hah!
I cannot wait to see this movie!
Would love to be able to disappear like Randall… could probably come in handy! LOVED Monsters University – thought they did a great job. Loved “little” Mike!!
We LOVED this movie!
Loved this movie! So glad we let the kids stay up late to go and see it last week!
My monster trait would be camouflage!
Love the blog! Can’t wait to see monsters university & looking forward to seeing MU homecoming @ DHS in 2 weeks !!!
Loved the movie! Monstrous trait…definitely would fly!