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.

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. ( )

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 ( )

Ultimate Collector's Edition 3D Blu-Ray DVD Digital Copy ( )