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Adventure

This book is for around 3rd-4th graders, it is a picture book but the text is a bit longer and may be harder for earlier readers. This book is basically the movie but in picture book form, the illustrations are just like they are in the movie. It allows this story to be told in another form, and those who love the movies are able to read about it in book form. This could be used as a fun read aloud or as a free choice book for students to flip through.

A look at the relationship between Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James P. "Sully" Sullivan (John Goodman) during their days at Monsters University, when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

Despite a charming cast and good animation, most of this film is just fine. It's decent, reasonably entertaining. I've seen it twice, and on both occasions, I was never bored, but I was also never fully invested. The main plot twist is rather heavily telegraphed, the humour is usually chuckle-worthy but rarely anything more, and the wildly imaginative setting is horribly underutilized in the actual narrative.

But a lot can be forgiven by the superb final act. Sure, the actual plot involved is still quite predictable, but the execution is perfect, the kind where what feels predictable does so because it's inevitable, not because it's rote. The final 20ish minutes of the film are Pixar at its heartwarming, exciting best, and on both my viewings, I got teary-eyed and emotional at all the right times.½

Ambientado en un mundo de fantasía suburbana, dos hermanos elfos adolescentes, Ian y Barley Lightfood, se embarcan en una aventura en la que se proponen descubrir si existe aún algo de magia en el mundo que les permita pasar un último día con su padre, que falleció cuando ellos eran aún muy pequeños como para poder recordarlo. (FILMAFFINITY)

This was a lovely little film. Funny with its heart in the right place.½

Two brothers try to use magic to meet their dead father.

2.5/4 (Okay).

It's pleasant, but never quite fun.

The sequel should have waited for a better script. Lots of likable characters and great animation, but the first movie had genuine suspense, whereas this one has contrived suspense.½

Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) y James P. Sullivan (John Goodman) son amigos inseparables, pero no fue siempre así. Cuando se conocieron en la Universidad, no se podían soportar, pero acabaron superando sus diferencias y se convirtieron en los mejores amigos. Precuela de la exitosa "Monstruos, S.A.". (FILMAFFINITY)

A young Mike and Sully go to scaring school.

It had mediocre reviews (for Pixar), and it's a prequel. I didn't think there was much chance of it being anything but a disappointment. I was very wrong. It's at least as good, if not better than, Monsters, Inc. Like that movie, it doesn't have the emotional impact of some other Pixar films. But it's hilariously funny, and adorable, and all-around fun to watch.

Concept: D
Story: C
Characters: A
Dialog: A
Pacing: A
Cinematography: A
Special effects/design: A
Acting: B
Music: B

Enjoyment: A plus

GPA: 3.4/4

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Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) y James P. Sullivan (John Goodman) son amigos inseparables, pero no fue siempre así. Cuando se conocieron en la Universidad, no se podían soportar, pero acabaron superando sus diferencias y se convirtieron en los mejores amigos. Precuela de la exitosa "Monstruos, S.A.". (FILMAFFINITY)