Movie Summary: Monsters University (2013)
Before Mike and Sulley were heroes of Monsters Inc (2001), they went to university. This prequel was true to the original movie. Without giving too much away, it's the age old theme of the underdogs becoming heroes. Mike and Sulley both had great expectations of how university would prepare them to be monsters.
I loved it, but I'm biased because I loved the original movie. It was so funny, so funny. And it was funny at so many different levels that it's sure to be relevant no matter your age. It's quite a good time to show this movie, the kids who enjoyed the original movie 10 years ago are probably in university now or about to enter university.
I loved it, but I'm biased because I loved the original movie. It was so funny, so funny. And it was funny at so many different levels that it's sure to be relevant no matter your age. It's quite a good time to show this movie, the kids who enjoyed the original movie 10 years ago are probably in university now or about to enter university.
My psychological perspective:
Suitability for children:
I believe that this movie is suitable for the whole family. Parental guidance is recommended for little ones where it may become a little scary.
The premise behind the Monsters movies are that children's screams power their city. And there is a whole system trying to figure out what children are afraid of to customize the scare. more relevant to the original movie, but children can overcome fears by reframing and thinking their monsters are funny or cute. In this movie, the monsters use their strengths to overcome their weaknesses and gain confidence.
The premise behind the Monsters movies are that children's screams power their city. And there is a whole system trying to figure out what children are afraid of to customize the scare. more relevant to the original movie, but children can overcome fears by reframing and thinking their monsters are funny or cute. In this movie, the monsters use their strengths to overcome their weaknesses and gain confidence.
Things to talk to your kids about:
Bullying. Being unique/different. Working as a team. Nightmares.
Things to talk to your teens about:
Potentially, conversations about university and career aspirations. Expectations of college life.
My Christian Perspective:
Challenges makes heroes. Sometimes we go through a lot of suffering and are confused about where God is. But I believe God is sovereign. Consider Proverbs 16:4. A major benefit is that God can see the ending before we do. Just like in Monsters University, I watched it knowing full well that Mike and Sulley would become a great team. At times throughout the movie I lost track of that, and I think we loose track of the fact that God is in control as well.
This movie is worth watching with your family. There are so many topics to reflect on including: making mistakes, righteousness, redemption, perseverance.
This movie is worth watching with your family. There are so many topics to reflect on including: making mistakes, righteousness, redemption, perseverance.
My overall rating:
Excellent
It was an enjoyable movie to those who were fans of the original Monsters Inc and all the little ones will love this. From my clinical experience, I have found that bullying is such a big issue in today's schools. This is a great launch point of discussion and skills building for young people.
If you don't get a chance to watch it on the big screen, I'm sure it's going to be a favourite dvd at home.
Monsters University is currently screening at cinemas near you.
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