Anybody can make a sequel. Seriously, look at the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movies. But it takes real talent, work and ingenuity to make a good sequel. With 'Monsters University' it's very clear that a lot of work went in to making the film. And, for the most part, it succeeds.
Before Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan were the best of friends at Monsters Incorporated, they started out as rivals in their freshman year at Monsters University, trying to scare their way to the top of the line.
The movie starts out strong, oozing off a sense of nostalgia that I yearned for from the original film. The animation is top notch (which is to be expected) and the story, surprisingly, is told really well. Admittedly it is not the most original story, and it is very predictable at points. It's the nobody-becomes-somebody tale, yes we all know this story very well. Too well. But the thing I really liked about this film was it's ability to bring new surprises to the table for this already old fashioned story. That's where the third act of the film comes in, which is a real highlight for me. And it holds a good message for kids that all parents will appreciate. It even applies to adults as well, come to think of it.
Being a big fan of 'Monsters Inc.', I was looking forward to seeing the continuing adventures, or in this case original adventures, of Mike and Sulley (whether it be good or bad). So to my surprise, it was actually better than I had expected, and that's always a sweet surprise.
This movie gives me hope for the sequels Pixar has planned for their other hit films. My only wish is that in the middle of that process, they will still come out with an original piece of work every so often.
P. S.: I also have one question about the short film that's shown before the feature film. How much of that was live action photography and how much computer animation? Because, either way, Kudos!
My Rating: 3 / 4
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