JoeOnTheTube DVD Reviews- Monsters, Inc.

JoeOnTheTube — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:22:33 +0000

When I reviewed Up I spoke about the fact that I’m never really all that excited to see a Pixar movie, yet when I do see them I always love them. As that was the case with Up, it was also the case with Monsters, Inc.

While Monsters, Inc. isn’t my favorite Pixar movie, I do think it might be the one I find the funniest. The voice acting of John Goodman and Billy Crystal really takes the cake and leaves me rolling on the floor it’s so funny. They come across as a modern-day Laurel and Hardy. Someone should have put these two in a movie a long time ago.

Of course being a Pixar/Disney release the Blu-Ray version of Monsters, Inc. is awesome. The set has 4-discs. The first two include the movie and all the great extras that always go into a Pixar release, while the third and fourth discs are the regular DVD copy of the movie and the digital copy respectively.

As expected the Blu-Ray transfer of the movie looks and sounds wonderful. The extras included really are great. I’m not normally one who thinks much about the extras that come on a DVD, because normally they are so disappointing. This is not the case with Monsters, Inc. Pixar and Disney always seem to go above and beyond with the extras they pack into their Blu-Ray releases. The two best features in my mind were the two short animated features, For The Birds, and Mike’s New Car. Both were very funny, and almost worth paying for themselves. There is some great behind the scenes stuff as well that really lets the viewer see what goes into the making of a Pixar film. I even enjoyed the whole behind the scenes feature on the creation of the Monsters, Inc. ride at Tokyo Disneyland.

I’m always happy anytime a Blu-Ray comes with a regular DVD or a digital copy of the movie as well. I think it’s a very nice touch, and all Blu-Ray movies should do it.

The new 4-disc Bu-Ray collection of Monsters, Inc. is a must own for any fan of the movie of Pixar fan.

MONSTERS, INC.
Disney/Pixar’s Animated Classic Available
For the First Time in Blu-ray High Definition!
On 2-Disc Disney Blu-ray Hi Def + DisneyFile Digital Copy November 10, 2009,
Available for the SRP of $45.99

ALL NEW BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURES
• FILMMAKERS ROUND TABLE
O Filmmakers Pete Docter, Lee Unkrich, Darla Anderson, and Bob Peterson reflect on the
creation of the film, and share their most memorable anecdotes.
• MONSTERS, INC. RIDE AND GO SEEK: BUILDING MONSTROPOLIS IN TOKYO
O A sneak peak of the newest Monsters attraction in Tokyo Disneyland, with exclusive
interviews of the artists and engineers behind the ride.
• ROZ’S 100 DOOR CHALLENGE (INTERACTIVE GAME)
o Think you have what it takes to be a Monsters, Inc. employee? Roz will be the judge of
that with her 100 Door Challenge. Deal with whatever is behind each new door. It could be
a puzzle, a trivia question, a mini-game . . . it could be crazy! Do your best. Your future
employment at Monsters, Inc. hangs in the balance.

• BD-LIVE FEATURES

• DISNEY FILE DIGITAL COPY FOR iTUNES AND WINDOW MEDIA PLAYER

PLUS ORIGINAL DVD BONUS FEATURES:
• Academy Award® nominated short film “Mike’s New Car“ (With Audio Commentary By
Directors)
• Academy Award® winning short film “For the Birds” (With Audio Commentary By Director)
• Banished Concepts
• Storyboard To Film Comparison
• Monster file
• Animation Gag Reel 1: Sulley/Boo/Waternoose
• Animation Gag Reel 2: Giraffe Gag
• Animation Gag Reel 3: Sulley Bowling Boo

MONSTERS, INC. BLU-RAY DISC PRODUCT DETAILS:
STREET DATE: November 10, 2009
Direct pre-book:    9/15/09
Distributor pre-book:   9/29/09
Suggested Retail Price: $39.99
Feature run time:   95 minutes
Rated: USA:    G
The following technical specifications may only apply to feature:
Aspect ratio:    2.35:1
Video:     1080p, Widescreen
Sound:   5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, 5.1 Dolby Digital English, French, Spanish

Subtitles:    English SDH, French, Spanish

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, a recognized leader in the home entertainment industry, is the
marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax
and Buena Vista product, which includes DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ and electronic distribution. Walt Disney
Studios Home Entertainment is a division of The Walt Disney Studios

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