Monsters University | Canadian First Time Watching | Movie Reaction | Movie Review | Commentary

[@denniskrause3271]

The best Thumbnail in KZbin-History 😂

[@jwhaler82]

😂 That thumbnail is frightening!

[@MrTommygunz420]

It's definitely up there... I mean there's a few that KZbin has taken down over the years I vaguely remember but it's on the podium still

[@jculver1674]

@@jwhaler82 At least George didn't give her six eyes.

[@jurtmcgurt6969]

Watch more KZbin videos baby girl

[@Meganstoy]

We need that on a T-shirt.

[@azathoth528]

I love when the dean tests Sullivan she describes a boy who's afraid of snakes, in which case a roar wouldn't work... Boo's monster is Randall, when she saw Sully roaring she didn't scream, she cried

[@risgord6990]

I always appreciated the 'sobering' message of this movie. That sometimes there are things you just can't do, for one reason or another, no matter how much you want to. But the skills, knowledge, and mentality you developed trying to achieve it can make you exceptional at other things you might enjoy just as much. That idea hit me pretty hard retrospectively when I was just finishing college, as I'm sure it did many others.

[@xanderholland]

Pixar has been doing that a lot lately, it tries not to talk down to their audience and shows that there are harsh truths to reality. Soul showed that even if you reach your dream doesn't mean you'll be happy, Inside Out 1 and 2 went into the struggles of adapting.

[@chenstormstout9456]

Unfortunately this movie came out when I was older. I could’ve used that message when I was younger. Because I had to learn the hard way.

[@mdroid7755]

4:50 Children having their own bedrooms is a relatively recent thing, but if monsters were developing pretty much parallel to humans then it only would've become something effecting on monster culture when they started developing their own version of the electrical industry. I also remember in the special features of the MI DVD as a kid that there was a small animated short that explained "Mans" and "Mons" used to live side by side but always disagreed and fought until the Mons hid themselves away and eventually became monsters while the Mans "lost their 'S'".

[@Cadinho93]

The fact that this movie was made 12 years later after the first film means that much of the audience from that movie were at least preparing for college themselves during this movie’s release. Pretty great timing. Also, the reason Monsters University works is because it weaponizes the audience's knowledge of the future against them. It KNOWS it's a prequel. We know that Mike won't become a scarer, but the movie spends most of its runtime fooling us into believing it might happen, so when the rug-pull happens, it's brutal and shocking. It also has the message that no matter how hard you want a dream and how much you try to make it happen... some things aren't meant to be and that's actually okay because then you can get a dream that's even better for you.

[@Freakears]

The similarly large gap between Toy Story 2 and 3 (11 years) worked the same way. Many of the kids who had seen 2 were getting ready to go to college when 3 came out (and those who had seen the original Toy Story when it came out, like me, were in college by the time 3 came along).

[@h.haydon8044]

I love the message of the story and it is one you never hear: Sometimes you just don't succeed, no matter how hard you try, and that is okay. You can find other things you are good at, other things you love.

[@ariadnamargaritadelgadober6180]

What I really love about this movie is that Mike do belong to the Scaring Floor just not in the way he thought. And sometimes dreams change and come back in ways you never imagined but that are fulfilling

[@S0urmf420]

I’d say the message of the movie isn’t that “you shouldn’t do things you aren’t made for,” I see it as more like, “you may have dreams to be other things, but it’s okay if you aren’t those things”

[@MisterPrimordial]

This is gonna be so silly but I'm a 31 year old man and this was the reaction i was excited for the most this week because this is my 2 year old daughter's favorite movie and we watch it together all the time

[@najhoant]

18:24 I think the orange monster is the same one who kept getting decontaminated in the first movie

[@GTTB-227]

12:23 Well that's the "glass half empty" conclusion. Thankfully it's the real message is the good ol' "Know your strength, learn to accept and move past your limitations to achieve something bigger."

[@shirw]

💯

[@Br0nto5aurus]

"Did the monsters world exist only after the creation of bedrooms for children?" I don't see why it wouldn't. They just wouldn't have had scream power, like how humans definitely existed before we discovered how to use electricity.

[@mrb1994]

The thumbnail is hilarious 😂

[@Trainline5000]

The lake scene is one of my favourite scenes in any Pixar movie. Such a well handled message in this movie and one that I know will resonate with many people

[@dark_rit]

I love how it's a greyscale background, it fits so well in the context of the scene. Usually pixar doesn't have that kind of background in their works, but here it works marvelously.

[@flowersinapril4952]

28:33 mama has her rollers down

[@my_randomology]

This is the single greatest thumbnail on this channel...

[@Jaden_The_Celestial]

The lesson I would gather from this movie isn’t that “Oh if you’re not naturally gifted enough to be what you wanna be so give up” it’s more along the lines of realizing what life gives you and using it to your advantage. Life is about making sacrifices sometimes. Sure you can TRY to be the thing you wanna be, but if it ultimately doesn’t work out, you still have other opportunities in life to try out your other skills, and that’s what I believe Mike ends up doing. Sure he really wanted to be a Scarer, and he was given the opportunity to try it his best. But that’s the thing with people. Not all of us are the same. We all can’t do the same things as others sometimes. But we all have gifts in being the best at something that is beneficial to not just ourselves, but to others as well. Just like how Mike found out that his smarts help Sulley become a better Scarer, and eventually becoming the BEST Scarer in Monsters Inc. So in what I can take from this is, if you really want to achieve your dream, then go for it, but if it doesn’t work out, it’s not the end of the world. You still are useful, you can still do good in other things. Perhaps theres a part of you that’s begging to come out that you haven’t recognized yet. And when you finally figure it out it WILL take you to higher places.

[@shirw]

Yes, we can be flexible and have new dreams! Love it ❤

[@roberthansen4323]

The actor who voiced the abominable snowman was on a show called cheers that ran for 11 seasons. I think they put him in the mail room since he played a mailman in that show. Either that or it is a huge coincidence.

[@FlyingTigress]

John Ratzenberger. He's done voice in every Pixar movie for years - since Toy Story, in fact.

[@kenpatchi7778]

"WE'RE O.K.! WE'RE O.K.!"

[@XXX_Carnage_XXX]

This movie’s message is truly heartwarming: university is a wonderful journey, but it’s not the only way to achieve greatness. Dreams can be reached through countless paths, each unique, full of opportunity, and just as meaningful. 💖

[@Br0nto5aurus]

I appreciate the movie's message that sometimes, there are immovable obstacles to living your dream, but you can still get as close as possible, and that can be enough.

[@tanyakopel]

This movie does ponder nature vs nurture, but also I think even more so- skating by on natural talent vs working hard to reach you goals.

[@Sovreign071]

I honestly like this movie just a LITTLE more than MI. MI is a masterpiece, but this movie actually does a fantastic job of giving an ACTUAL lesson on dissability! Edit To Add: Monsters at Work on D+ explored the aftermath of Mike an Sully reworking Monsters Inc. to work on laughter. Might be worth a react.

[@tremorsfan]

Two interns had to sit on the floor and have stuffed animals fall on them to get a live action reference.

[@BearOnEem]

Just came to say that thumbnail is phenomenal

[@CraigWelchans]

Simone looks like a thumb for thumbnail. 😂 Cosplay idea or Halloween costume.

[@SomaKankuro93]

Simone either: saw a cute cat on the card, or is a mean rakdos player

[@glamtastic]

Yes! This film is so underrated.

[@OHJAJOH]

That thumbnail, hilarious 😂😂

[@twospoonspls807]

You've outdone yourself with that thumbnail.

[@emdocc]

That intro was adorable haha, I wish I knew how to play Magic

[@darkzer0670]

I see someone already commented on how that thumbnail will forever haunt my memories.

[@mysticsmaniacs]

Harmless offering is one of my fav group hug cards

[@cmrobbins88]

I definitely enjoy the message of this film. You aren’t destined for anything, and even if you can accomplish being a part of something you love it will take some time and won’t fall into place the way you expect. But making connections and building up similar people that can do it can go a long way for you.

[@mimic1984]

My only nitpick about continuity: Mike to Sully in the Monsters Inc: "You've been jealous of my good looks since the 4th Grade." Mike and Sully in Monsters University: Meets for the first time.

[@dororororthy]

in the trivia portion on patreon (not sure if its in this cut havnet gotten there yet), george reads that part out and says the directors of the first movie told this movies director that its fine to change it. so theyre fully aware and deliberately broke that continuity for the sake of better story telling

[@benvandermerwe4934]

Yup. 👏🏻⚡

[@jinxysaberk]

the movies literally better because they only met each other, Sorry but i just cannot stand when people complain about unplanned prequels. What do you expect

[@mimic1984]

@jinxysaberk I'm not complaining, I love this movie. It's just a minuscule nitpick, but not a complaint.

[@Sin_Alder]

@@jinxysaberk Funny, I can't stand when people get irate because someone dared to say something factual.

[@MrYin90210]

Thanks for the thumbnail George, it's ok I didn't want to sleep anyway 😳

[@FlamingBehar]

I don't know why you have Harmless Offering on your desk but I love that card 😆

[@dark_rit]

Here, have this demonic pact or for the people 20 years prior illusions of grandeur.

[@seanwilliams7716]

25:26 I can't go back to CineBinge😂😂😂

[@GMDTurbo]

29:00 Everyone else: Actually screaming 29:37 Smoothie: *PSYCHOLOGICAL TORMENT*

[@oneearrabbit]

12:27 “You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.”

[@TheoMurpse]

Regarding whether the universe existed before they had closets to sneak into, remember, children's screams are just their source of electricity, not their source of existence. They likely existed in the same way that humans existed for tens of thousands of years before we learned how to harness electricity.

[@ben0stevens]

0:04 I know I've said it once before, but it's super cool you play MtG, Simone! Harmless Offering pairs well with Greed's Gambit and/or Demonic Pact 🍷

[@jaykay3784]

You get an instant like for using a MAGIC Card! I had 6 Sheoldreds once. I had to trade 3 of them in. But I have so many good cards. Bristly Bill, Ojer Taq, Elesh Norn, Bloodthirsty Conqueror, Krenko, Rhystic Study. I love the game!

[@MarijnvdSterre]

Completely separate from this movie: Hope you guys will react to "Lucky number Slevin" at some point. One of the lesser known, brilliant movies (with a great cast)

[@DCComicsGamer]

Monsters University is so underrated. It's possibly the smartest prequel of all time. It knows the audience is familiar with Monsters Inc and the characters, and it uses that knowledge against them. The audience KNOWS Mike can't become a scarer, but the movie waits until it's finally convinced them otherwise... and then quickly pulls the rug.

[@Flyinomoplata]

I'll preface this comment by saying I'm only 13 minutes in, but don't forget Mike does win in the end of Monsters Inc. They turn to laughing and he's the best at making kids laugh!

[@sumelar]

Yeah this is why you watch the video before commenting.

[@Flyinomoplata]

@ 👍

[@FourthDrawerDown]

Best thumbnail ever 🥚

[@philbelanger2]

your thumbnails are always great but this time you have outdone yourselves

[@pjg58x]

At the Disney parks they sell a beat up MU cap like Mike has. When they first came out they were hard to keep in stock. My son wanted one but we couldn’t find it for months.

[@chrissmith7584]

This is one of my favorite movies to watch around the autumn

[@andrewlong1984]

Great video as always!

[@nicholasbrown2498]

This is actually based loosely on an 80s movie called Little Monsters with Howie Mandel and Fred Savage. The monsters would come from under the beds at night and cause trouble.Great movie in my opinion I highly suggest watching it if you haven't seen it.

[@walkercorl]

Thumbnail is GOD TIER!!! hahaha

[@KarmaMuch]

I'm so glad i saw this in theaters, great movie

[@topofladder]

That last scare is the best one

[@alexmacdougall5700]

Mom's tunes are Island by Mastodon. Great band if you like the heavy stuff.

[@lars2894]

I forgot how good it a movie this was!!

[@joshuastoffel-sv2yl]

Love this movie.. magic the gathering though? I use to have a ravager fling deck

[@CaptainFirefred]

I know I am in the minority, but I always liked this one more than the first.

[@Pugsomatical]

Aight it’s time to dedicate my entire life to this: Day 1 of asking you to watch the movie Killing Gunther cuz it’s underrated

[@austinpena5605]

This film prepared me for college no lie

[@Justsomeguy8985]

Hi I'm Simone, this is George and welcome to a big blue bucket of beavers.

[@cerealbox7872]

clicked for the Thumbnail alone.

[@chemicalbean]

I gotta say, I was a bit of Mike W. When I startes uni haha

[@lobachevscki]

If you think about it a little bit the 'message' of the The Incredibles movies, especially the first one is that there some people that are superior, different, better than others and they shouldnt be restrained, an 'ubermesnch' kind of thing going on which is a common theme in Brand Bird movies, even in Ratatuille is kinda the same, so it wouldnt be the first time Pixar has some kind of gray area message.

[@ofthenearfuture]

Best thumbnail yet?

[@jareeohs]

Happy Friday ❤❤❤❤ Dolores Claiborne please from 1995 😂❤

[@lacondrathompson1747]

25:26 I can’t go back to jail!!

[@serhatkucukberksun3523]

wow simone plays magic? want to see that... and its definitely not harmless..

[@lacondrathompson1747]

Love You You two

[@MarcosFMolina]

OMG YES!!!

[@ThetrueKidGoku]

Giving it a like just for the thumbnail

[@corymorrison2200]

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this one (not as great as Monsters Inc. but it's still a fun time). Hoping you do the first three Toy Stories, A Bug's Life, Finding Nemo/Dory, Ratatouille and Luca soon!

[@-.._.-_...-_.._-..__..._.-.-.-]

George is looking fit.

[@marbase1son]

i forget how awesome this is

[@jacobalbores]

That's a freaky thumbnail! Reminds me of Slither. If you know, you know. You guys should react to that 😅

[@MrYin90210]

Oh Jesus lol

[@adsable]

Sullivan's a nepo baby?

[@CineBingeReact]

😐

[@adsable]

Would children's screams classified as renewable energy?

[@Ferrant621]

I wanna play Magic with you two!

[@CaptainFirefred]

8:06 - never registered the cupcakes spelling LAME

[@HobGungan]

Weirdly, I actually like this one slightly more than the first.

[@adsable]

Charlie Day roaming the sewers🤔, it adds up.

[@luis_g_77]

Amazing thumbnail

[@D1a350]

american pie reunion

[@TheGilbz12]

You guys should react to the sonic movie series because the third one was really good

[@marianinfor2424]

That thumbnail crack me up

[@tywco]

Woah… Eggshaped Simone is nightmare fuel.

[@christianknight7120]

Now time to do Toy Story as the next Pixar movie!!

[@aniket8350]

Who does your thumbnails and how can we get them a raise.

[@Techno963]

Guys, let's talk about the Thumbnail, with a hard emphasis on Thumb

[@tabularasaconfirmed]

*Extremely* hot take but I actually prefer this over the original 😅

[@BikerScout2006]

That is QUITE the thumbnail! 😄

[@wesleyrodgers886]

The odd couple.

[@zaftra]

thumbnail - you still would.

[@Patriiiiick]

I enjoyed the Mastodon cameo.

[@dan_evilrobot]

I know, there's a lot of people do like this movie. But I have grown up with loving the first Monster Inc. and yeah... I didn't like it, and plus, this movie came out just right after hating my college years.

[@robleask476]

Why not react to a really good, different movie? Poor Thingd is great AND interesting.

[@buchor9455]

Damn. George did Simone dirty with that thumbnail lololol.

[@CaptainFirefred]

I wished they made it like Mike found his scaryness by being just speaking some scary truths to the kids, you parents dont like each other or something, but than he realised that would be too cruel and became support for the primal scarers.

[@TheTaintedWisdom]

Another banger thumbnail alongside the Evan Almighty one.