Why Monsters University is Pixar's Greatest Underrated Masterpiece

[@Rockotarthepurplehatguy]

Boo! I have returned, sorry for the lack of uploads. Ironically, I couldn't complete this video about characters at college, because I had to complete my actual college work in real life lol.

[@Edwinaopt]

No worries, understandable! Glad to see another video!

[@mlp4infinity252]

@@Edwinaopt agreed! his videos always feel like he spent quality time making them

[@BBWahoo]

Do you have a monster dong?

[@osmosisjones4912]

I think a bug's life is Pixar's most underrated movie

[@osmosisjones4912]

This kinda story seems like it would be better for the Incredibles

[@kareemmendoza5004]

"Mike you're not scary, but you're fearless. " Was a very well said quote about Mike's character.

[@lukefitton7329]

I think it’s a bit inconsistent with the original film though because Mike is crapping his pants for a big chunk of the film. Randall jump scares him pretty easily and Sulley comes off as braver.

[@kareemmendoza5004]

@@lukefitton7329 yeah that's true, but I like the fact that they gave him more depth and made him more three dimensional in the prequel.

[@lukefitton7329]

@@kareemmendoza5004 yeah, me too

[@therealCrazyJake]

@@lukefitton7329 I don’t think it’s that inconsistent since Randall becomes more of a bully and a sneak as he gets older, and I think it’s kind of fitting that as Mike and Sully age that Mike would let more of his guard down while Sully would gain more self respect. In other words, I think Mike is less “fearless” in Monsters Inc. because he no longer feels the need to prove himself, and Sully has been hyped up by Mike for so long by then. That’s just what makes sense to me, though.

[@lukefitton7329]

@@therealCrazyJake I understand why Randall becomes the person he does since he’s in Sulley’s shadow all the time. As for Sulley he simply matures which makes sense but I just feel as if Mike isn’t quite as brave as he was and I don’t think his character is quite as consistent. Maybe he lets his success get to his head a little bit.

[@matti.8465]

The ending retroactively makes Mike's character in the first Monsters Inc more likeable. Of course Mike is so hesitant to help with Boo, he worked so hard to get there and now Sully is risking it all for some human child. And the ending with Mike becoming the laugh equivalent of a scarer is even more satisfying.

[@emilynelson9174]

An EXCELLENT point! I have to agree!

[@hobomike6935]

the prequel isn't quite as good as _Monster's inc._ , but it's good on it's own it really makes the original film even better (especially if you combine it with the 10-episode miniseries, where Sulley is adjusting to his new position as Chairman of the Utility.)

[@fizzy69o.0]

Ooh i didnt think about it that way before but it makes sense fr

[@dizzyheads]

Yeah the prequel definitely made Mike look so much better so even if you didn't like it as much you will appreciate the original even more

[@bobtheball5384]

I completely agree, it's also really nice to see in the prequel how much immature the two are in contrast to the original where you feel their friendship

[@royalcass]

I have unending respect for Pixar telling such a brutally harsh message but ending it in a positive way. That's mature as hell and really admirable

[@brandonlu9280]

Better than some Adult cartoons

[@XDarkEcho]

I wish we had more movies that did this; especially kid movies/shows, and done with the maturity such subjects deserve.

[@jakecathey7061]

Best Pixar movie

[@cheyennec5546]

@@brandonlu9280 Bojack horseman is about how fucked up adult life can be, especially if you’re battling your own demons that effect others, but you can also grow as a person.

[@cometcal7387]

​@@cheyennec5546keyword, "some" there's no way in hell bojack horseman is one of the "bad" adult media

[@thenerdbeast7375]

Another appreciated message: Academia can suck it. Not enough people appreciate how at the end Mike and Sully achieved their dreams _without_ higher education. Lots of movies would be all "go to college to follow your dreams" without acknowledging alternative ways to succeed like working their way up like Mike and Sully did.

[@Shay416]

I feel like it was an Aude to Steve, he dropped out and couldn't code to save his life, or draw. He got fired from his first job but look what we got PIXAR

[@stephj505]

Though it doesn't hurt it you attended a private or boarding school in your youth because they often have higher academic standards than normal schools.

[@anthonyvillanueva5226]

You can't audition to be a doctor or lawyer though

[@amayaharig4330]

And that college shouldn't be determined simply because you're athletic or smart and that everyone deserves the chance to further their education regardless of smarts and obviously not everyone learns the same way, there are some students that don't absorb knowledge through writing or textbooks and should be shown and given other learning options

[@acewmd.]

It depends on the dream, sometimes there’s only one way to get where you’re going.

[@n19ntendods]

I love how this movie’s message teaches kids that sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you just aren’t capable of achieving your dreams, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other options for you. 😊😊😊

[@AbnerGameZz]

What an incredibly upsetting message to send to kids, I LOVE IT Here is an example: You are not good enough to be a surgan, even though thats EXACTLY what you want, you will NEVER get what you want, sure you might get something , but you will NEVER EVER be what you want, deal?

[@brittoncain5090]

@@AbnerGameZz Yeah, that happens sometimes. It sucks, but it's a truth of life that people need to learn at some point.

[@Babbleplay]

@@AbnerGameZz That's one message. I know this is cynical, but, it's a prequel. We all saw the first one, so, we all know. They work and strain, blood, sweat and tears to get these scaring degrees that are, ultimately, completely worthless in a few years, when they go off scare power.

[@riann7707]

@@AbnerGameZz it’s not upsetting unless you make it upsetting, there are going to be jobs that you want that you aren’t going to be great at that’s just how the world works. For me, I am not so great at interacting with a lot of people at once, and I wanted so badly to be a teacher ever since I was younger especially a high school teacher. I slowly started to realize that I don’t think I’m cut out to be one, but noticed how easy it was for me to interact with younger children. So I’m going into college with a major in elementary education to become an elementary teacher. There are a million options of a career that is similar to the one you want. Such as a surgeon for example, there are other medical careers that someone could go into such as a pharmacist or a dermatologist. Kids need to learn that not getting to be what they wanted to be, isn’t the end of the world and that they are not a failure. Look for other options or other ways to improve with what you got.

[@runenorderhaug7646]

@@brittoncain5090 I mean the thing is though a lot of people give up when they didnt really have to. The issue can be about if you want to take a longer path towards getting to your real goal when you were expecting a shorter path. People often give up because it isnt the shorter path. To some level a truth of life people miss is that they can readapt their goals and aspects of them to actually ensure parts of their dreams are fufilled still. It means changing a lot and dealing with different difficulties but people much more often assume they have to give up than they actually do have to give up. Readaption of course requires giving up some thing in return too but it can be a different process and a different understanding than just giving up fully on the dream and it seems like a lot of american culture wants to try to push back on helping fufill issues and understanding how to readapt as well as help support to combat other messages releated to dreams

[@EmDillyDoo]

I'm not even joking, I could go on for literal HOURS about how outstanding dean hardscrabble's design is The way her head resembles some sort of lizard and her lower body is that of a centipedes, the wings of a dragon, the slender and bony hands and facial features, the mix of dark browns and reds in not only her skin but also her blazer. She is genuinely horrifying to look at and Helen Mirren did an outstanding job voicing her!

[@Shay416]

My cousin whos a grown ass man comes in during the part she's on screen. He literally shivers and goes "ugh. That's creepy" and leaves the room. I laughed Soo hard

[@EmDillyDoo]

@@Shay416 no way😭😭 that's fucking awesome

[@Chadmiral]

​@@Shay416 lmfao

[@RykerJones28]

Her lower body reminds me of earwigs which I hate. They really ick me out more than most other bugs.

[@lordhellstrande2763]

She is not only scary/unnerving beyond all reason, but she also looks amazing

[@dionettaeon]

I like the more grounded message that some people just aren't cut out for certain jobs, and that it's not the end of the world that you don't get that dream job, because you're skills may lean elsewhere. I could totally see a scenario where Mike becomes a scaring professor instead of a scarer. He could analyze any monster's capabilities and explain how they can use them to their advantage. Case in point, when he encourages Randy to use his camouflaging ability for his technique.

[@Edwinaopt]

I like that idea about him being a professor!

[@Roseforthethorns]

Mike would be an amazing professor and/or advisor. He’d be phenomenal at helping everyone realize their true skills and abilities.

[@metallord6960]

As the old saying goes, those who can't do teach.

[@solouno2280]

Those who can act, end teaching

[@rosamy2017]

Omg Professor Wozowski teaching “Scare Theory”

[@venomgaming7014]

Monsters university is the megamind of Pixar. Very underrated. Also I like the old Randall. He’s surprisingly approachable and not a jerk.

[@andreasanchez1453]

Exactly Randall in MU was so friendly and I could see myself being his friend.

[@valaneisotpio8112]

... Did... you really compare Monster university To megamind and said they were EQUAL? This is the worst thing anyone has ever said about cinema , its like comparing thor love and thunder To minority report or avatar

[@venomgaming7014]

@@valaneisotpio8112 have you heard of reading before commenting? I said “monsters university is the megamind of Pixar. Very underrated.” Never did I compare monsters university to megamind, I only said both are underrated. Either you forgot to read or you went blind for a second.

[@brwigames7498]

@@valaneisotpio8112 Smartest american be like

[@valaneisotpio8112]

@@brwigames7498 im not american and i dont know what smarteat is

[@DJRainbowYT]

Another message I might add is that it teaches kids that no matter how hard you work at something, you can still fail but that’s no reason to give up there. And it gives teenagers and young adults a bit of relief knowing you could possibly enter into a job position of your dreams without the need of college/university.

[@hannahmills9959]

Especially now, since everyone still seems to overhype the importance of college, and the only ones saying that college isn't as important as people make it out to be are conservative parents who don't want their kids to become "indoctrinated" by their professors. Which sends the wrong message to a lot of people.

[@rosamy2017]

Yes! And that failure is natural, and part of everyone’s life. Remember, Sully has all the god given talent and he failed MU too

[@mistercleff8819]

@@rosamy2017 that’s it. Like, sully is also an example of “genius kids” who are told they are incredible since little and that don’t need to study, and when they hit a wall don’t have the abilities of how to overcome them. He fails traditional school, but with hard work learnt from Mike AND the talent he DOES have, become a scarer

[@whysoserious4274]

I learn more from failures than success it is blunt Doesn't sugar coat anything and you aren't ready for it but because of that you learn and adapt a lot faster it highlights what you did wrong and your brain makes sure to record that failure so you don't try it again it's a lesson. Yoda said it best " The greatest teacher failure is "

[@nickthepick8043]

@@whysoserious4274 I agree. Shitty movie, awesome message. After all, my personal Hell would be having everything I wanted without the challenge and possibility of failure it took to achieve it.

[@appleboss9742]

Sully and Mike are great representations of talent vs hardwork

[@Boogieman618]

In the end, hard work actually beat talent in this case

[@heroce974]

@@Boogieman618 How?

[@user-nm4bq8zd6d]

@@heroce974 Hard work beat talent when talent stops working hard

[@heroce974]

@@user-nm4bq8zd6d I meant in this movie. Mike literally failed at being scary T_T

[@realdragon]

@@user-nm4bq8zd6d But hard work won't help if you don't have talent. Which isn't always true btw

[@edgaropts5257]

I like that they had to go "back" and do "lowly" jobs to earn their way to the "big times" that they were going for originally. Especially Sully because he was born "high up"

[@fv8399]

Sully beat the nepo baby allegations ‼️🗣️🔥💯💯

[@alim.9801]

​@@fv8399 that made me friggin cackle omg 😂

[@143qings]

@@fv8399HAHAHAHHAHA

[@thagomizer4711]

Shame it doesn’t happen irl anymore ca. 1970~

[@SasuNaruL0vR80]

I really enjoyed the inclusion of Randall's background too; why he's always squinting, how his rivalry and hatred for Sully was born, the fact that he was originally rather shy & friendly, etc. Even though it's not a huge thing that's delved into like Sully and Mike, it IS relevant to the original movie. I always wondered why Randall was so determined to beat Sully despite Sully not sharing the rivalry ( "may the best monster win" * holds out hand * "I plan to" )

[@SasuNaruL0vR80]

Randall and Mike being pals a good portion of the movie is interesting since Mike tries to reason with Randall in the first "we'll talk come on we'll have a latte" almost like Mike's trying to remind Randall they we're pals Just another tidbit I picked up 😋

[@lordhellstrande2763]

Randal taking off his glasses was the best scene for me as a man who needs glasses because my eyesight is trash. Such a great moment

[@MusSupremeJAR03]

Likewise, and I speak personally, Randall is also the sad example that, if you join with the wrong people, you will simply end up as one, otherwise, look how he is in the events of Monsters, Inc. already being a resentful and spiteful adult (To say that Randall certainly made me feel sorry for him, and yes, I know he was one of the antagonists and wanted to do everything to get what he wanted, even if it involved possible murder, but taking the events of Monsters University, all this egocentrism and superiority began by joining with the popular ones at the university, and in the end he became like one of them (or worse) and later being exiled, I feel that he deserved better, but hey, you don't always have a happy ending for everyone, in special for the antagonists 😕)

[@Koopalingfan]

@@MusSupremeJAR03I totally agree. But freudian excuse is no excuse.

[@MusSupremeJAR03]

Sure@@Koopalingfan, just because I feel sorry for how MU's Randall was treated at the end of the movie doesn't justify what he did in Monster Inc., I just feel like he could have had a happy ending if what happened hadn't happened :(

[@pterra9]

as someone who worked as hard as i could and loved animation with a passion all my life, went to a college for 3d and 2d animation and was told by a professional animator that i couldn't do it, and that i should consider another career path, monsters university hit me so so hard. but i also found another way in, i became a film and tv production student! now i can produce animations and still be in the same world. this movie had me bawling cause i related so hard to mike.

[@Rockotarthepurplehatguy]

I'm glad to hear that despite hardships, you eventually found a good career. (Also thanks for watching)

[@thunderring3932]

I’m in my 3rd year of animation college and my 5th year of art college in general and I fear I may be in the same boat I mean people say I’m a great artist but my profs say I’m weak at drawing it just takes me awhile. My profs only focus on the negatives what we do wrong and where we need work so much so that I have no idea what I excel at if anything at all…

[@Rockotarthepurplehatguy]

@@thunderring3932 yeah some teachers forget that emphasizing a person's strong areas is just as important as pointing out their weaknesses and areas of improvement.

[@thunderring3932]

@@Rockotarthepurplehatguy exactly it’s frustrating. I was told by one of my professors I just need more time to grow. I haven’t had the time to truly do the work I mean this past semester I had 8 classes stretching my self thin doing 8 assignments all at once all at the same time all from different departments requiring different skill sets. Once school starts I basically resign myself to a life of only homework day in and day out and I work on the weekends. I;ve been doing that for 4 years now this past semester I had some personal stuff pop up and I just broke for the first time I utterly failed last semester I couldn’t do anything anymore so now I’m trying to pick up the pieces.

[@renarddubois940]

meanwhile I became a pro animator by accident even tho I never studied animation before

[@Error403HRD]

The message made me cry. I've wanted to be a doctor my entire life, but my health has declined so much that I can't even attend physical college, much less med school. I'm good at math and science, I have plenty of avenues, I've just always wanted the one dream that's now impossible. Thank you.

[@williamsimpson82]

You got this

[@doomsdaytaco3819]

have a look at electrical engineering, as far as I know it's less physical than most engineering disciplines and maths/science is a large part of it

[@justaguyonyoutube4592]

Are you still alright? Sorry, just curious is all.

[@Error403HRD]

@justaguyonyoutube4592 my physical health has taken an extreme dip lately, but I'm doing my best, thanks!

[@justaguyonyoutube4592]

@@Error403HRD Dang, that’s rough. Hope things get better. You’re welcome.

[@PhillipOnTakos]

I find it so damn satisfying to see Mike step on that scare floor at the end. He may not have gotten there by being the scarer but he's the coach. An equal if not more important job than the scarer them self. He still proves everyone who doubted him wrong he just took a different path to get there. I think that's the most important take away from this film. You can still achieve your dream but maybe it's just not the way you first thought.

[@spaceflight1019]

Mike's primary job at work is keeping the paperwork straight. Coaching is what he does at home. People who work behind the scenes are very important. For every astronaut NASA sends up 10,000 people are working to make sure they get home.

[@lolly4840]

I do hate the idea of "work hard enough and you can achieve anything", as someone with disabilities,my whole life I've been told that when my flaws overwhelm me that it's my fault. I must not be trying hard enough. It was horrible. Cause as much as its seen as enthusiastic and determination, the statement of "you can be anything if you work hard enough" can then be flipped to "if you don't have something, you're just not working hard enough" and it's a cruel and illogical statement.

[@thhardglump1723]

larp

[@Dopesickgypsy]

Womp womp

[@koiifsh]

exactly! ive seen many other disabled people make a statement similar to this one, and as someone who has deformed bones myself, making it hard to walk and stand, i definitely understand the sentiment. ive never personally had any dreams that my health issues would get in the way of, but i can absolutely see where people with similar issues to this are coming from

[@realdragon]

Maybe not anything but there are things you can achieve by hard work

[@richiNomura707]

I totally agree😢

[@YMI4NSpace]

Best quote is said by Mike as he's self reflecting on his situation: "I did everything right." You get good grades like they say, go to college like they say, and fully dedicate yourself to your future career, working yourself to the bone. Your work becomes your identity. When failure hits, when you realize you have to chose another option, the crash that you feel is so hard to explain. I love this movie because it happened to me. I worked my way up from the bottom of the ladder in another field after my life came crashing down on me. This time, Disney's being realistic & teaches a very true lesson

[@Yetta_]

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[@mossbresnahan3072]

Following the Societal narrative isn't always the best option.

[@Snikerpiker1]

Back when Disney didn't do everything just for money and to be "inclusive"

[@noorbohamad5796]

@@Snikerpiker1 I’m fine with Disney wanting to be INCLUSIVE

[@noorbohamad5796]

@@Snikerpiker1as long as it’s not used as an excuse to push to shove LGBT nonsense of course

[@TLSoulDude]

I LOVE the scene where Mike and Sulley just talk at the lakeside. No BS'ing, no pretense, just letting down their defenses and being empathetic. The sort of thing that would make you believe that they became best friends for life. "Why didn't you tell me this BEFORE?" "...Because we weren't friends before."

[@amiaswolfgang]

I've always had an appreciation for this movie, even when I went and saw it in theaters as a kid. I never understood the apathy and distaste people had for it. So glad to finally be validated after all these years. Toy Story isnt the only Pixar franchise with a genuinely good movie to continue its universe and I'm tired of pretending otherwise.

[@queenj8886]

same!💯

[@rd101]

Same! I don’t get the hate towards Monsters University. It’s always been an underrated classic to me!

[@SpriteCranberryReal]

@@rd101The realism of the movie :(

[@rd101]

@@SpriteCranberryReal Possibly 🤷‍♂

[@josephdawson8073]

I think the hate is that it goes against the very American/Western idea that "hard-work" and "dedication" will get you anywhere you want to go. People don't want to face the reality that some dreams just aren't within reach so they reject any message to the contrary.

[@panlis6243]

I think it's so refreshing to see a "kids movie" that tells you that sometimes you may just not be cut out for something and that's okay especially in a world where most of these kind of movies tell you to "follow your dreams" and "listen to your heart"

[@AHylianWarrior]

I found the film very relatable as someone with autism. We're always told we can't do certain things and sometimes we do try our best to overcome those things, but in the end we often find that we can't; however, we always find a different way to get around it even if it's not that one direct thing we want to be. We are different from our peers and from others in society, but we can still change people's perspectives on us by finding something we're good at that doesn't fit the norms.

[@dutyfree5192]

Tama the cat pfp!

[@brwigames7498]

Sometimes I, that have autism, wonder if I can become a lawyer, as I want to be..

[@williamdaviddiazcuchimaque7511]

​@@brwigames7498a veces me pregunto si yo tendré autismo

[@emanalsmadi2196]

​@@brwigames7498 this comment reminded me of a kdrama called "extraordinary attorney woo" it talks about a lawyer with autism trying to navigate the legal world and its one of the best shows ive ever seen I highly recommend it

[@Koopalingfan]

I also have autism and I totally agree. Monsters University is one of my favorite and comfort movies.

[@jeolban3287]

Monsters University is a great example of a movie/show being made not because of money, but because there's a story to be told. It actually expands on the characters and the world. Also, props to Disney for choosing such a harsh, but realistic lesson.

[@DaNintendude]

Last time I watched this film I had a realization that blew my mind. Mike was responsible for coaching being added to the scare program. We see in the original film how important scare coaches are. But in the prequel, there is no emphasis placed upon them. The scarers go in on their own. We see some coaches in the field trip, but if you don't pay attention you won't even notice them. There is no coaching program at the University. And Hardscrabble mentions at the end of the film how there may be potential changes to the scaring program or something like that (I don't remember exactly. it's been awhile). So the implication is that coaching was added to the scare program. I think it's crazy that I never realized this before, because I'm sure it was so obvious to other people. But it was so cool to realize. Mike's ability to help cause the biggest scare was inspiring and made Hardscrabble realize that everyone has potential to be a scarer, even if they aren't scary. Please anyone let me know if I am wrong about this. I actually thought that MIke was the first scare coach, PERIOD. But when writing this comment I looked back at some scenes and saw the coaches in the field trip scene. But I definitely think he's responsible for coaches being involved in the scare program. Unless there's some mention of being a coach at the university that I didn't pick up on.

[@RemusHolt]

This is so cool🖤

[@BelBelle468]

I think Mike proved the importance of coaches and made their roles more prominent in the profession/created a curriculum specifically to create more coaches for the industry

[@javanjackson6444]

I think it's similar to Music Degrees such as Music Education vs Music Performance degrees. Mike could very well go into the scare program learning how to teach others to scare proper, which is similar to Music Education. And Sully being the one to scare is similar to someone that gets a degree to a specific thing.

[@filmreviewer117]

This just blow my mind. Your so right.

[@ghhn4505]

"Those who can't do, teach."

[@tipperdipper1149]

I love how this movie adds a to the first. Seeing Mike get a job making the children laugh moving forward...it's amazing. That's basically his dream, but even better, because at that point he's also spreading cheer and joy, not terror. It might even be BETTER than if he was a good scarer. That's beautiful imo

[@iivvrryy]

I've been defending this movie since it came out and as I've gotten older I've only found myself relating more and more and more to it. So glad that it's finally getting some recognition.

[@Shay416]

Right. Imagine seeing yourself in a one eyed green man lol. I love this movie

[@realdragon]

Personally I don't think it was bad but it wasn't great either

[@SpFlash1523]

Same. I thought everyone loved the movie just as much as I did, but apparently not. But it's great to know that there are people who enjoyed this movie.

[@redrox3312]

The first time I saw it i was 6 so I didn’t really think much of it. But now that I’m older I’ve grown to appreciate this movie a lot

[@frde2190]

Mike having all the knowledge and Sully having the skills makes me think of a musical conductor and an orchestra

[@darkkey19]

I think this movie is underrated because it portrays a message rarely seen in TV and movies. Simply put, sometimes things just don't work out. Sometimes, you won't be the best no matter how hard you try. Sometimes, you won't win. It's harsh, but dealing with failure is something people have to learn.

[@Shay416]

But they did win. I think it's actually a story about the "third door" Mike always believed in himself and his teachers failed him but trying to kill that dream but Mike found his way around and found his best friend through the experience.

[@lordhellstrande2763]

​@chillwithShay though Mike found a niche, it wasn't what he wanted. He wanted to scare, but found himself as a coach to a scarer who happened to be his best friend

[@ZelinkSupporter]

A little unrelated, but this movie also provides us with a reason why Randall mistook Mike for Boo in Monsters Inc. Randall wore glasses and, when he took them off, he’s seen squinting throughout the rest of his appearances in the movie. As a result, it’s safe to assume that Randal’s poor vision was the reason why he didn’t notice until they were in the light again

[@williamdaviddiazcuchimaque7511]

También nos da una explicación de porqué randall era el monstruo de boo Cuando sully ruge hardscrabble dice que era un niño que le temía a las serpientes lo que habría hecho que el rugido en vez de hacerlo gritar lo hiciera llorar ahora cuando sully ruge en monster Inc buu en vez de ponerse a gritar como los demás niños llora así que debe asustarle las serpientes lo que explica randall es su monstruo porque parece una

[@JoeContext]

Mike not being scary is a huge plot point in this series like you wouldn't be traumatized if a one-eyed Shrek testicle with horns broke into your room and roared at you

[@mastercontrO]

Right it's total bullshit because we all know deep down Mike would be as scary as fuck to look at if he was real I mean I've seen some realistic depiction of him very creepy.

[@Shay416]

He's so cute thoo. Awww green goooey

[@donathan2933]

He’s not scary tho compared to the other monsters

[@raccoonchild]

I'm guessing you meant 'plot hole' because 'plot point' doesn't fit in this context.

[@thetinglessasmrtist]

Mike's physical appearance can definitely be scary. There's a boss in the Legend of Zelda games that looks a lot like him.

[@starkiller4557]

Whenever I tell people that I love this movie they all think I’m a weirdo, but I really do think it’s one of the best films out there. I especially love Mike’s reflection at the end, “I did everything right.” Sometimes you do everything perfectly and things still just suck for you, but that’s part of progression. It doesn’t mean all your work was useless, or that you’re a failure. It’s how you respond to that hardship and letdown that matters, and if you can endure the storm you will surely see the rainbow.

[@matthewisguy7336]

I love your response

[@queenj8886]

This film really hit deep for me, and I never understood the hate for it tbh. As someone who often doesn't feel like they're enough or who constantly feels like a screw-up, I really resonated with the movie. The lake scene where Mike and Sulley both become vulnerable is definitely one of my favorite parts of the movie. I really loved how the movie ended, I feel like it gave a realistic yet hopeful ending

[@Edwinaopt]

I agree that the ending is so powerful and it treats it not as a celebration of an achievement but of a journey!

[@queenj8886]

@@Edwinaopt right☝️💯

[@blackhood7200]

Entertainment is my passion. I wanted to be an animator because I loved cartoons so much. I even took courses in college to learn. I was inspired by my childhood cartoons. Learning of the stories of those animators coming from big studios and making their own shows was inspiring for me. I wanted to start my own studio and treat my employees with the utmost respect because I would be very grateful to have them and give all their hard work. I sadly struggled with trying to animate and draw. My parents were telling me the reality too of where I'm going to find the job for it, how long it will take to get to industry standards, and all that. It was hard, but I quit animation. But there was something I realized I could still do with passion for entertainment. I now want to be a voice actor for cartoons. Someone said I had a voice like a cartoon, and it was really inspiring. I'm happy doing it too. I hope to voice act in some big cartoons. I also want to start a studio to distribute and produce movies like Disney, Warner Bros, Universal, Paramount, etc. That way, I can still fund ideas for movies, shows, games, animations, etc. To anyone reading this, I hope you find your passion one day that you are sure you can achieve, and if you fail, that's OK cause there's always more options out there. Good luck to everyone out there. :)

[@sailwindshadow]

WOW, are you me? I also went to college for animation, basically forced my parents to allow me to take it. The slow realization that it was not for me was terrifying and I had a hard time really accepting that fact. I still graduated with a degree in 3d animation, though. My first job ended up being in graphic design, a good job, but still not the one I wanted, and I was convinced it was only a stepping stone. But if I'm being honest, even back then I knew I couldn't work in animation, especially in 3d. I am now in multimedia design with a strong focus on motion design, so I guess I still sort of ended up in animation! Just not the one I expected when I was younger. I'm enjoying it, though! This actually sort of feels like something I should be doing. Good luck with voice acting! I'm rooting for you!

[@sweetpea644]

This movie really meant a lot to me as a high school and university student. It was kind of a shame that some people regarded Monsters U. as an unneeded Pixar prequel when it came out, but man, such a profound and *real* message should be taken into account. You're only human, born with what you have. You may not get exactly where you want to go due to many factors, but there are so many options now. Don't stop looking.

[@funsizedbeans]

“What you lack is something that cannot be taught” is a quote that has stuck with me ever since i saw this movie, it hits so much harder too after being diagnosed with asd

[@ptolemyhenson6838]

I like how this movie, being a prequel, is able to retroactively "foreshadow" the potential of laugh power as an easter egg in the final part. I haven't heard anyone else mention that, but it's a cool detail to me, even if it raises more questions about how society was unable to realize the power of laughter.

[@lordhellstrande2763]

I think it's less that they didn't realize it but rather were so used to scaring kids that they never thought about anything else. Besides, it's really just a different emotion and stimulus that separates laughter from screams, isn't it?

[@realdragon]

How did they foreshadow that?

[@ptolemyhenson6838]

@@realdragon There's a small part of the movie where Mike tries to scare the kids in the real world, but they just kind of laugh instead. The point is Mike failed at being scary, but they make sure to cut to the door gaining some level of power as a result of this for a split second.

[@krewstudios3467]

I’m very surprised that tons of people hated this movie. I actually really like it. It shows you to be yourself and sends out an amazing message.

[@raccoonchild]

Yeah, I don't get it either. It's one of my favorites, and I'm very picky.

[@magnushmann]

It might be a fine movie, but it makes little sense as a prequel.

[@JamesR624]

It's because it makes no sense, retcons a bunch of stuff, and was basically a giant middle finger to everyone that was wanting a sequel to see what happens with Mike, Sully, and Boo. They took what people cared about most and wanted most from the first movie and said. "No. F you. Not only will you NOT get that. We're going in the OPPOSITE direction!" It's basically the same thing (but admittedly way less egregiously done) they did with Wreck-It Ralph with "Ralph Breaks The Internet".

[@patientspooky]

I relate to Mike on a personal level, which is why on recent rewatches this movie def has a place in my heart. I've always wanted to do animation as a career but due to my grades not being high enough despite them being relatively honor role grades I wasn't let into the program. This destroyed my entire life at the time because I thought I had nothing else and believed that I was going to end up a failure in life but eventually I found another passion- writing. I now am studying English as my major and now am much happier. I am still studying art on the side, but I'm not making it as my main focus. The movie's message that there is always another route towards success really resonated with me because it's an experience I personally found myself relating to as well. Great video!

[@Rockotarthepurplehatguy]

Glad you enjoyed the video and great to hear you've found a good career, I wish you good luck.

[@foxsden]

Hi I’m just curious, we’re you declined from the college for animation because of your grades or your portfolio? I was just wondering because it seems to be with most art majors portfolios take priority over other factors. I hope you’re enjoying the field you’re in now!

[@Neevkl_7]

One thing to note, a movie with amazing animation but bad writing will always be a bad movie. But amazing writing can make a film amazing weather the animation is top tier or just stick figures.

[@Rockotarthepurplehatguy]

@@Neevkl_7 This is very true, in fact I bring this up as a point in my Ralph Breaks the Internet rant video.

[@patientspooky]

@@foxsden it was because of my grades. For some reason they don’t ask for an art portfolio. :P

[@Iucian]

mike's ambition was the embodiment of peak writing.

[@paulslegosandvideos3808]

This movie has been one of my Favorites not just because of the comedy and expanding on the Monsters Inc. World, but also because we get more of Mike Wazowski in this movie and expand on his character, and some really great morals that come from his journey.

[@clairehislop5873]

That's one of the things that I loved about this film as well (loved Mike since I was a kid)

[@Chadmiral]

My favorite character from this movie is definitely Prof. Knight,he definitely kills it as a teacher,he only wants the best from his students,and the scene where he comments on Mike's superb improvement is pleasant. And we can safely assume Sully was flunking hard in his class,since after the final event of the Scare Games,Prof. Knight gave Sully another shot,that just makes me like him even more. He's like the antithesis to Hardscrabble,who's a little more brutal and unforgiving,all while still expecting only the best from students.

[@BlackCatPrincess914]

I decided on a whim a couple years ago to rewatch Monster’s University and it hit SO MUCH harder as a college student. Because I related to Mike soooo much! I had always wanted to be a scientist and that was my whole personality, it’s what my family expected of me, I was known for being “that girl that loves science” “that girl who is so smart” “that girl who is so good at school”. Then I went to college, and everything kind of shattered. I was no longer the best in my classes, I was struggling, my life felt like it was crashing around me. Because if I wasn’t all those things then who was I? I ended up switching to Accounting and I’m a lot better suited for it, but it was hard because almost no one in my life supported my choice to change majors because that isn’t who people saw me as. And it was in the switching majors part of my life when I choose to rewatch this movie. It really impacted me and comforted me in a weird way, because I felt less alone and it helped me feel like I was less of a failure. So this movie is really special to me now after having been through all of that 🥰❤️

[@chenilleoneil1289]

That must have felt AWFUL with no one supporting your major decision.

[@Davidledonkayy]

same with me and engineering as a kid i wanted to be an engineer i dont want to anymore but my parents think i still want too no i wanna do art now :I

[@memestar22]

@@DavidledonkayyI’m going through that right now calculus and physics and being a hassle and im essentially a year behind because of bad grades what do you guys recommend? 😕

[@edgarland8169]

I love this movie, even more than the original, it's one of my favorite Pixar movies and I'm glad more people can see it

[@ckm5702]

This movie is still super important to me cuz it came out when I was in high school and I had a lot of pressure from everyone around me to go to collage and get a great career even though I had no interest in it or any idea what I really wanted to do so the ending where they just work their way up and end up where they wanted to anyway without a degree ment a lot to me Mike also realizing he's a failure also hit way too close to home since I'd always fallen short of my peers and my families/societies expectations that for a long time I believed that I had no place in the world and I was worthless but I've come to see that nobody is the best at everything and just cuz you fail at a few things dosnt mean you'll fail at everything. Everyone has their place but not everybody figures out where there's is at the same time.

[@Rockotarthepurplehatguy]

Very well put. I'm glad to hear from people whom this movie inspired.

[@littlebluefishy]

I remember watching Monster University in cinema when I was 11. I was astonished to find out Mike actually cheated to win and the last scene where they worked together to scare the adults is so unforgettable. I always thought MU is more than just a fun movie. Now that I’m 19, MU is still my favourite Pixar movie! Thank you for not only recapping the plot but also dig into the wonderful message behind the story ^^ Such a great video❤

[@Shay416]

Yeah it hurt. He called himself a friend but never believed in him. It hurt.

[@Chadmiral]

Mike didn't cheat to win though,it was Sully who tampered with his scare settings so he'd be able to scare the dummy much easier. Notice when he snapped his finger to test the sensitivity,the dummy sprang up? And when he found out Sully rigged it,he became furious and wanted to prove himself by going into the real deal.

[@davidbraccini4770]

Monster University is very underrated! I love the message of the movie and how it teaches you that sometimes the things you want so much you cannot achieve even if you try hard, but you can succeed in something else!

[@n19ntendods]

My words, exactly! It may be depressing, but it’s the truth in life! :)

[@lordhellstrande2763]

Also that there's more than one way to get what you want. Yeah, Mike didn't become a scarer but he still has a place on the scare floor

[@killerkitten7534]

This movie does have a pretty upsetting message, that sometimes no matter how hard you try you just will never be good enough. But there’s other ways your talent can be used. It’s a message I wish was presented to me in a way that monsters U did it when I was a kid

[@terrance6814]

Monsters University makes complete sense as a companion piece to Inc. Mike as a young adult studies hard to be a scarer, up there with legends. It's what his whole life has lead to. He doesn't quite get there due to his limitations, but still makes it onto the scare floor as the brains behind the brawn. Eventually, scare power is made outdated, and he taps into his other strength as an entertainer, making strides in an alternative to scare energy. An extension of Pixar's commentary on the ever-changing, career-shaking working world.

[@tomcat2816]

watched this movie after my first semester at university, it hit so hard. its a parody on university life aswell as being a great story

[@ajn_rules_5074]

I'm so happy to see this video cause since I first saw this, I always believed this was one of Pixar's best movies. Seeing it underappreciated as an "Unnecessary Prequel Movie" always hurt. Because as stated in this video, this movie had incredible messages, comedy, and is so relatable. That you could watch this movie first and either know nothing or never watch the Monsters INC, but it still feels like its own movie. It doesn't have constant in-your-face references or cameos to the first movie. Only containing Randle and his hatred of Sully at the end of the Scare Games. To the ending with Mike and Sully working their way up at Monsters INC. Such an underrated movie, easily top 10 Pixar movies

[@n19ntendods]

It’s top 10 for me, too!

[@queenj8886]

☝

[@Matthew_BKG]

The only unrealistic part of this movie is the idea that Mike isn't scary. If you didn't know about Monsters Inc or Monsters University, and he came out of your closet, 80% of people would freak out and shit their pants.

[@VeronicaStorm98]

As an Aspie, I couldn't help but see Mike's story as an allegory for disability. The first time I watched this movie, it really made me cry. I could relate to Mike, because there are social things and certain types of jobs that I know that I can never do as well as my Neurotypical peers. There are many ways that I know that I can never measure up to my peers no matter how hard I work at it just because of my different neurology and sensory issues. I have had to learn to value my more niche skills that I am good at like art (I do sketching and painting) and academics (I am really booksmart and have a good memory) rather than try to be as socially successful or popular as my Neurotypical peers. Sometimes you just have to acknowledge your limitations in life and that your reality or skillsets may not be what you imagined them to be, and I love how this movie has that message.

[@mochann1133]

I remember first seeing this movie when it came out in theatres, I was just 13 so the deeper messages didn’t hit me as hard. I loved how cool the final Sully and Mike scare was. Now that I’ve watched it as an adult 10 years later, I love the acknowledgement that sometimes dreams don’t come true no matter how hard you try, and that despite that, you can still push on and find happiness and purpose.

[@battybuddy]

Oh, I need to mention a correction at 14:27- the kids DONT laugh at him. They kind of don’t know what to really MAKE of him, but they don’t laugh. I mention this correction cause laughter being more powerful then screams is an important factor at the end of the original Monsters Inc, so if Mike got laughed at, this would have been discovered far before it’s time. It’s kind of genius that in MU, the kids reaction to Mike is… NO reaction. Mikes problem at that point is finding himself in a cabin filled with curious not-frightened children who are just looking at him like “what are you?” Also, I think at that point, Mikes got a lot MORE reasons to not go back: 1) like you said, he'll have to admit that he's not scary 2) the one girl blocks the closet door, and 3) He just did something that even IF by some bending of the rule, it isn't considered HIGHLY illegal would ABSOLUTELY be a shame that would follow him, and his family for the rest of time that would get him hated by pretty much everyone he met. In a way, he's banishing HIMSELF there, cause he knows that after doing this one extremely unorthodox hail mary he can't go back anyway.

[@battybuddy]

Sorry for so many comments over such a long stretch of time, I just over think things, AND I absolutely love this movie.

[@justanothermortal1373]

​@@battybuddyIt isn't overthinking. It's on point.

[@battybuddy]

@@justanothermortal1373 Awww... Thank you. :D

[@Cha0tic_G00d]

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[@primordialfantasy7550]

The last section of this, explaining the message of the movie, hit me hard. They're what I really needed to hear. Thanks for putting your voice out into the internet, my life/career dream basically died in college and I've been severely depressed since then.

[@fionna_cool_girl]

When this movie came out, I saw so many people criticizing it and hating it just because it's a prequel and "we already know what's gonna happen. Sully becomes the scarer and Mike does not" but this prequel is so much more than that. It tells you how they got there, how they grew as people, became better and even where Sully's compassion and care for Boo started from when he cared about Mike after Mike realized he wasn't scary. This movie has so much raw emotion and heart put into it and just shows how amazing a prequel can still be done even knowing how it's gonna end. Every story has a journey and this journey is truly an amazing one.

[@cutesywootsy__pinkmermaid7861]

i also like to think this movie is a commentary on physical disabilities, and how some physical disabilties really just are disabilities and hold people back from what they want to do not matter how hard they work. which is why the message hits harder when it shows that there can always be another opportunity for anyone out there.

[@friedpancakes266]

The ending was the best part. Randall presumably graduated and made it onto the scare floor based on his degree. But Mike and Sulley made it up through the workforce and got there despite being dropouts

[@jorgecastillo2391]

Don’t think this MU was the best Pixar film but the message that hard work doesn’t guarantee anything is probably one of the most profound lessons a kid could ever learn. It is important that they learn the world isn’t fair, nothing is guaranteed even if you work harder than every one else, and other people can still have an advantage just by being born to the right people. On the other side, just cause you’re born into a certain lifestyle with wealth and prestige, doesn’t make you inherently successful either. Both very important since every kid can identify with that since the movie covers both extreme sides of the spectrum. Mike working his butt off to no avail and sully being born prestigious and talented and still failing for letting that carry him.

[@800Ms-k6n]

Some people (especially kids) wanted Mike and Sully to graduate and get a job at Monsters Inc. Instead they got expelled and got an internship at Monsters Inc. Once they got better at their jobs, they became part of Monster Inc's very own scaring program, that's amazing

[@opal5138]

it's truly a good movie and I think it handled Mikes character arc extremally well and set up his character arc in the next movie, why it isn't talked about more I don't know, haven't finished watching yet but this video is top quality always love your videos! Keep up the amazing work it's so well edited thanks for keeping me entertained

[@Rockotarthepurplehatguy]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed

[@DimensionTooth]

I couldn't have possibly picked a better day to watch this video than the 10th anniversary of this movie's release. Amazing video, man

[@adammartinez8061]

6:01 The most accurate and logical line of this movie. “This is all about teamwork!” The Monster who said this in the movie is absolutely right.

[@alexrobi1176]

This is truly the greatest prequel ever made.

[@Edwinaopt]

Yes! Someone appreciates this movie! 🤗

[@crovvertti]

Monsters University was a big comfort film for me growing up. I remember watching this movie whenever I was doing my homework back home. Mike was an icon and I related to him in an emotional level-

[@silashurd3597]

It’s pretty good. I like how we get to see how these two monsters became the best friends they came to be! Also, to anyone reading this, Merry Christmas/Happy holidays to you all!🎄

[@Edwinaopt]

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you too!

[@n19ntendods]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

[@mysteryman4252]

This movie is a hard hit of reality Some people are just not talented enough to achieve their dreams but it teaches you that everyone has talents they can take advantage of to succeed

[@Locket.L]

It has one of the greatest lessons of any animated movie I’ve ever seen. Just that you can’t always achieve your dreams because of forces out of your control, but that’s okay since there’s other things you can do while still being in that industry.

[@Misaki_Suikane]

I absolutely love how at first Mike wasn't scary and that people telling him he's not gonna be great, but ends up being the very first comedian, Monsters Inc. CEO, and now lots of people are looking up to him to learn jokes (Because laughter is powerful than fear)

[@toffeefeathers]

This movie single-handedly made me rethink my outlook on going to college, I began to be excited about being independent. I did end up dropping out and going to art school, but I still look back on it fondly lol

[@kellyntaylor8184]

I loved Monster Inc as a child and this movie made me ball as they expanded on the world the monsters live in. The soundtrack, the animation, and how Sully and Mike became close friends and colleagues in the first film. I loved everything about this movie as it also gave my why Randal hated Sully.

[@LordDoom_52]

This movie makes me cry so bad every time

[@Rockotarthepurplehatguy]

Yeah, it hits hard in the feels

[@n19ntendods]

Me too! Very emotional story.

[@btafbm]

This movie is genuinely a masterpiece. My whole family and I love this movie we never understood why so many people hate it

[@Luke_SkywaIker]

Might be a controversial take but because MU is so good, it makes me appreciate the ending of Monsters Inc a lot less… The story with Boo was beautifully crafted, don’t get me wrong, but watching Mike and Sully bond to become the perfect scaring team worked so well that it makes me oddly upset when Sully throws it all away in Monsters Inc. It also feels a bit pointless when you watch the Oozma Kappas succeed - utilizing their differences to win during the final challenge…only to realize that their scaring talents will be null and void in several years. I’ve never been a big fan of the whole “laughter” plot, but I realize it was necessary for Sully and Boo’s dynamic to have a happy ending. To me though, it felt pointless because scaring the kids was never out of malice until Waternoose came along…it was simply a way of life for the monsters. Idk maybe that’s a bad take, I just feel really conflicted about it. I love both films equally but I feel like MI’s ending constricts everything about MU

[@Buglin_Burger7878]

I think you have it reversed, everything about MU contradicts MI's ending. That is why as good as the writing in MU is... when you throw in it was made after MI it becomes bad. Even something as small as Randall hating the duo becomes more justified due to how they ended up creating situations that hurt him. Depending on how you look at the two main character's growth... it can appear very differently like manipulators. Praising and supporting those who help them but those who don't they hurt are fine. It makes them look like horrible people. It even makes Randall look even more right when you consider had the duo not figured out laughing worked... then society may have collapsed due to a power shortage. They were right through dumb luck. Had the conflict not happened the idea of using laughter would not work.

[@garmadonthesensei59]

@@Buglin_Burger7878 While I agree with some of this, Monster’s Inc was ultimately about doing what was RIGHT. Once Sully saw how scared Boo genuinely got from his roar in the simulation, his goal shifted from “get Boo back in the door” to “protect Boo”. In the end, he sacrificed his relationship with Mike and the power of the entire city because he couldn’t let Randle kidnap the kids, even if it meant more power. It wasn’t right

[@Furubatsu]

I mean, a big part of the plot of Monsters Inc was that the Monster World was facing a massive energy crisis because kids weren't as easily scared anymore and that Laughter was a more easier to get and ethical energy source.

[@NightingaleAlt]

Any form of education, whether it be for something that might one day soon become obsolete, is in no way a waste of time. The early years in a person’s life develops them into a functioning adult, and the relationships and life skills you learn are really what’s important about secondary education rather than the contents of the lessons. So Oozma Kappa learning to be scarers and scaring no longer being a thing doesn’t cripple them because the lessons they learned can be applied to life universally. ❤

[@garmadonthesensei59]

@@NightingaleAlt THIS ^^

[@jackyb1651]

I love both monsters university and monsters Inc but MU is a comfort movie for me. I always put it on when I'm feeling down, when I'm sick or when I feel like just watching something familiar.

[@himignicest1571]

youtube doesnt deserve this video's existance if 3k views is all itll get, this exmination of the movie is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, you nailed everything. gigachad respect, man.

[@Rockotarthepurplehatguy]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed, I do wonder though why KZbin is being stingy with its recommendations on this video, perhaps I should try a different thumbnail or something (though I do really like this one).

[@Natalia-jl4kj]

Here after it has over a million views lol

[@MaddieM_11]

This story gives out a powerful message that you can want something with your entire soul and do all of the work, and still it’ll never happen. This definitely made me emotional 😢

[@videohistory722]

Don't forget this movie is aimed at the kids who watched Monsters Inc who grew up and are now at college age.

[@Shay416]

Chef's Kiss. We're "OK"

[@donathan2933]

Good point

[@lordhellstrande2763]

Same thing with Toy Story 3. Everyone who watched 1 and 2 were going off to/in college

[@sllawson6]

Amanda McQuaid

[@anonymous_idontreplylmaous72]

I'm so glad someone else likes this movie I mean a lot of people do but it deserves way more praise

[@taanomi]

thank you for that amazing review. I often feel so touched by pixar movies and struggle to actually verbalize what is so great and moving for me, and this just summarized it all :)

[@Melody1474]

What I liked about he monster series is that , in 2001 I was 6, and I related with the dependent human child Boo, in 2013 being an 18 year old I identified with Mike, as he tries to make his way into college then with the 2021 TV series I identified with the new main character Taylor who’s aspiring to make his way up just as I am (26 years old in 2021) working hard to grow personally and professionally in my job. Just like Mike who wanted to be a scarer but ended up with a different profession, I went to college to get a certain degree (successfully completed it) but ended up now working for a different career path.

[@battybuddy]

One thing I liked about this one is the implication that Mike's training streamlined the scaring process so that the paperwork is an afterthought- hence Mike's problem with filing the paperwork. Honestly, the only issue I had with the movie was the implications that the abomitable snowman was banished for something like mail tampering (made better by Monsters at Work where it turns out he found the early designs for the scream extractor) and- shouldn't the slug monster who missed the whole semester get some kind of scooter to help him get to class? XD

[@Tachyon836]

This movie also has the a really important image imo, that you can do everything right and sometimes, you can still fail. Mike worked harder than anyone, studied hardest, wanted it the most, but at the end of the day, he just wasn't meant to be a scarer. It's important because often it can get hard to keep going when everything you ever wanted is just.....out of reach or unattainable.

[@paet5946]

ive always deeply appreciated this movie for its disability narrative (that's the way ive personally always read its message), but even more so for the way it treats the disability angle. mike doesn't just suddenly accomplish his dreams because he "believed in himself" or him not being scary suddenly makes him Better than everyone else. in the end he does not achieve his dream, and in spite of that he still finds happiness. its a really nice message that i really appreciate, since most movies that go for the disability metaphor often times have a sorta messed up message ("you can do anything u want if u work hard enough and change!")

[@rinraiden7025]

The fact mike isn't considered scary baffles me, if I saw a one eyed gremlin in the corner of my bedroom I'd be terrified

[@falchion776]

I love this movie! Maybe it's just nostalgia or personal bias, but I really do think there's a lot of great things in this movie that get overlooked. Maybe because it's compared to the original Monsters Inc. (which is a masterpiece in its own right) that makes it look less impressive, but this is my personal favorite Pixar movie

[@alexlogsdon9519]

it hurts to want something so bad only for it to be unattainable it’s a sad truth that we have to live with

[@buntado6]

On one hand I always found the premise silly becuase one already knows that in Monsters Inc. scaring is gonna become obsolete. But in a way I guess that's also part of it all: you can spend your life defining so much of your identity around a specific job or activity, only for it to be irrelevant in the future, regardless of how good you were at it. (No I haven't seen the series, I only know that they also found it difficult to keep a steady supply of laughs)

[@missamieholly2313]

I adored the movie from the very start and was extremely confused why so many people disliked it. It has a similar message to Encanto that I love, because I've always been sick and tired of the "you can be anything you want" message that has been so deeply shoved down our throats since childhood. This movie and Encanto deconstruct this unrealistic and overly idealistic message so wonderfully but still manages to give a positive message in an alternative way; you can find other options to serve your interests, even if it's not how you imagined it would be. I had learning difficulties in school and constantly hearing you just have to work hard enough to achieve it or that I'm even lazy made me feel inadequate and depressed. In my adulthood I discovered I've lived with undiagnosed autism and it was such a heavy lift of my shoulders. I loved this movie before I got this diagnosis but it felt refreshing to have these experiences validated after another chapter of my life discovering my strengths and weaknesses by this film once again. Honestly, this movie was always a masterpiece. I'm just glad people are finally seeing it after a decade on its back. Also, a little bonus: I was myself 17 when this movie came out 😁

[@jezabatscringeland]

This movie actually has a special place in my heart because I’d watch it on repeat after I got a tonsillectomy when I was 9.

[@T_E_G]

Something I enjoy is how "cute" the teams designs are. They're still monsters, just not scary. But their scare tactics were so creative and actually scarier than the other monsters.

[@EvilSnips]

I think a better analogue for the end of the video would be a sports star. You can train at, for example, basketball all of your life, learn everything there is to know, practice every single day, but if you are too short, you will never make it to a professional level. But a person like that could still become an excellent sports commentator, teacher, coach, or even a basketball manufacturer because they will know so much. Same goes for nearly every sport, there's a specific body type, and if you aren't born with it, you're unlikely to make it no matter how hard you try. This movie really resonated with me as an aspiring ballet dancer.

[@Owen-sm7ob]

Monsters University's message is basically "hard work can't always beat natural talent". It's a shocking and mature message for children from a Pixar.

[@raccoonchild]

I went to see this movie twice because I was so captivated by every aspect of it, even looked everywhere for official supplementary content because I just couldn't get enough of MU. From the first watch I definitely liked it more than the first movie, as good as it was, and now that I'm older, I naturally like MU even more. Wonderful to see others give it the appreciation it always deserved.

[@bowserbreaker2515]

This is my fourth favorite Pixar movie. It is a masterpiece. It has great visuals, I like what it sets up for the original, and it has a great message that is hard, but something important to learn. And that climax with the confession scene between Mike and Sully and them scaring the adults was perfect. This and Inside Out 2 are the only non-Toy Story Pixar prequel/sequels that should've been made.

[@complex2live]

The scene that perfected the movie for me is when in the human world, Sully tries to comfort Mike saying he knows how he feels with Mike getting fed up by this because he has heard this tactic before and it doesn't work. However, when he insults Sully that he is just a Sullivan, this makes Sully snap and give Mike a huge exposition drop of all he had to deal with in life. I love this because looking back at the 2 movies, we hear and see a lot about Mike, but Sully, we don't know that much about him. So seeing him explain this to Mike, we see Mike is suprised to learn that he actually does feel the way he feels. They use this to their advantage later but it's such a great moment that in my opinion shoes what Monsters Inc. is at its core: No matter where you come from, or who you were raised by, you always have the choice to be who you want to be.

[@celtofcanaanesurix2245]

it does give the important message that, yes when you were told you can doing anything, you were being lied too like about the tooth fairy or the stork. That is a good message, because it just means you have to find what you are good at, not necessarily what others or even yourself expects you to be.

[@Aunny123]

Extremely underrated. And brilliant for them to mold this around the audience that grew up watching the original movie.

[@Shay416]

Right and I would have never guessed their back story but it's so well done.

[@SamuRhino2023]

This movie is so underrated, the plot, soundtrack, and animation are all above and beyond. Some of Pixar’s best work. I remember seeing this movie with my dad and I thing this was the turning point where I had started to figure out that movies had a mature message with them and can be entertaining when doing so. And little me liked the Good Dinosaur, despite a lot of it being boring. But I have a special place in my heart for that movie, I have to give them props for attempting an accurate Velociraptor design.