Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #575 in DVD
• Released on: 2009-10-26
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: Anamorphic, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 94 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
With eye popping visuals and launching the kind of brightly coloured carnage onto the screen that computer animation excels at, Monsters vs Aliens is a film that knows its intended audience well, and targets them precisely. On one side of the fence is a motley crew of heroes, led by the near 50-feet tall Ginormica. She’s joined by B.O.B. the blob, Dr Cockroach and the frankly bizarre The Missing Link. Between them, they have to fight off the threat of the dastardly Gallaxhar, in a fairly standard at heart good versus evil adventure.

And yet Monsters vs Aliens throws plenty into the pot to make things more interesting. Firstly, it’s odd cast of characters are generally the last thing you’d expect from cute and cuddly kids’ movies, but they’re a hard bunch not to like. Then there’s some terrific voice talent at work, and the overall quality of the animation is simply superb as well.

What’s nice too about Monsters vs Aliens are the tips of the hat to the older viewers. It’s not always the most subtle script for working on two levels, but the assorted nods to science fiction classics are warmly appreciated. They certainly help paper over a few of the cracks when the film’s blinding visuals relax and leave you realising what a straightforward tale is hiding underneath. But then the film tries so hard to keep you entertained that it’s hard not to cut it some slack.

For much of the running time of Monsters vs Aliens though you simply won’t have to. That’s because it’s solid, funny and pacey entertainment, that easily whiles away an hour and a half. There’s plenty of re-watch value here too, in a film that proves to be quality family entertainment. It’s no Shrek, but it’s still a fine piece of work. --Jon Foster

Special Features
The Monsters vs Aliens Blu-ray will be presented in 1080p high definition. The disc includes the following ginormous extras:

• B.O.B.’S BIG BREAK in Monster 3D & 2D
• Filmmaker Commentary
• Exclusive Blu-ray Extras:
> Animators’ Corner - Picture-In-Picture
> Trivia Track

• Modern Monster Movie Making
• The Tech of Monsters vs Aliens
• Three Never Before Seen Deleted Scenes:
> Monger’s Plan
> War Room Turns on Monsters
> If You Don’t Know

• DWA Music Video Juke Box
• Karaoke Music Party with:
> “More Than A Woman” with B.O.B.
> “Born To Be Wild” with Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. & The Missing Link
> “I Will Survive” with Ginormica

• Paddle Ball Game in Monster 3D
• Top Secret Sneak Peek Files:
> How To Train Your Dragon (HD)
> The Penguins of Madagascar (HD)
> Shrek The Halls (HD)
> Secrets of the Furious Five
> Monsters vs Aliens Activision Game trailer

Synopsis
Susan Murphy's (voiced by Reese Witherspoon) wedding day is rudely interrupted when from out of nowhere, she's hit by a falling meteor! Amazingly, she survives the collision and proceeds to walk down the aisle looking every inch the glowing bride... glowing green, that is. Things only get stranger once inside the church, as Susan suddenly grows to a colossal 49 feet 11 inches tall. Because of her new stature, she's branded a 'monster' and carted off to a secret government facility for genetic anomalies. There, she meets fellow outcasts; a brilliant cockroach with a PhD, a bizarre ape-fish hybrid, a gelatinous and indestructible blob, and a 350 foot grub. When an alien robot with an appetite for destruction lands on Earth, a desperate President calls for the monsters to be released in the hope that they will defend the very people who imprisoned them. Of course, the monsters oblige as they are basically good, despite their outward appearance. In their clumsy effort to save mankind from the alien threat, they prove that they each have something valuable to offer and that together they can really make a difference.
DreamWorks Animation and directors Conrad Vernon (SHREK 2) and Rob Letterman (SHARK TALE) have created a fun adventure packed full of B-movie references, eye-popping 3D visuals, and quirky-looking monsters kicking alien butt.

Customer Reviews

Good, but shame it wasn't the 3D version
Having just bought Coraline 3D for my daughter, I thought we'd have another entertaining 3D night in with this movie. Unfortunately, I was fooled by the strap line "With free 3D glasses" into thinking the movie was in 3D. It isn't, it is only an extra that is in 3D. Ok, I should have read the small print, but even so, I think, to the casual buyer, it is a bit misleading. After getting over the initial disappointment, we thoroughly enjoyed the movie itself and if it had been advertised as 2D more prominently, I would have given it four-plus stars. It's funny, you can sit and watch it with your child and you will both enjoy it.

Fun Spoof of Old Science Fiction Movies
It's supposed to be the happiest day of her life. But shortly before Susan (Reese Witherspoon) marries local weatherman Derek (Paul Rudd), she is struck by a meteor. But what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. And taller. As Susan grows to the size of a giantess, the government shows up and takes her away to a secret facility.

It is there that she finds out she isn't the only monster rounded up over the years. There's B.O.B, a giant blob of goo (Seth Rogen), Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D., a mad scientist who turned himself into a human cockroach (Hugh Laurie), The Missing Link, a fish monster (Will Arnett), and Insectasaurus, a giant caterpillar.

The five monsters might have stayed locked up forever if it weren't for the alien invasion. The governments, lead by President Hathaway (Stephen Colbert), makes the monsters a deal. If they will defeat the alien, they will be released from prison. Can they save San Francisco from the menace?

Where do I even begin with this film?

Let's start with the negative aspect, the story is predictable. I had all the major plot points figured out by the half way point. So if you watch this movie looking for originality, you will be disappointed.

However, I can't fault the producers for dragging things out. The story moved very quickly from one plot point to the next. Not that this weakened the characters. Susan is really our main character, but everyone gets some time to develop. I grew to love all five of our main monsters and was rooting for them to come out on top.

And the movie is hilarious. I am not too familiar with the 50's monster and alien movies, but it was still clear to me that's what was being spoofed. Plus the one liners were enough to keep me and my friends laughing the entire time.

The voice talent did a great job, and the animation was as realistic as it could be considering all the fantasy elements involved.

Being Dreamworks, there were a couple of slightly off color jokes that I didn't fully appreciate. But most of the movie was acceptable for kids of all ages. And the movie is so funny I seriously doubt it would scare any but the youngest of children.

I have written off Dreamworks animation in years past because it didn't look too good. While this movie wasn't enough to make me into a die hard fan of their work, it was enough for me to take look at their future movies at lot more seriously. This one is well worth seeing.

Great Movie For Kids And Adults.
I wanted to see Monsters Vs Ailens when it came out but I waited until I could rent it and watch it at home. The 3D glasses were inside so I was exicted to see it in 3D, unfortanly when the film started it wasn't 3D instead in 2D. Only the short is either 2 or 3D but it didn't make a difference when I watched the film throughout. It was enjoyable without the glasses anyway, though perhaps they might relase a copy with the 3d verison in it one day. Anyway, the film is a great one to see with the whole family. The characters are heartwarming an funny, especially B.O.B and The Missing Link. My fave one had to be Susan because she was a inderpendent woman and kicked some ailen butt! The stunning scenery and grahpics are outstanding on Blu-Ray with pitch perfect sound that echos around you. It has a great voice talent from Resse Witherspoon, Keither Sutherland, Seth Rogen and our own talent Hugh Laurie each giving brilliant pefomances. The extras are also great to look at, especially the short so don't forget your glasses! So is it worth it? Yes, it was well worth the rental and my own time to watch it. Highly recommended by me.