MONSTERS UNIVERSITY

BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELL
JUNE 26, 2013

As far as underdog tales go, “Monsters University” lands above average. With no vast laughs but plenty of chuckles throughout, it does a fine job matching the tone and emotion of its previous installment. Focusing more on the child’s giggles rather than aiming any at the adult groups, this Pixar film gears at toys and Disney sales, rather than creating a thoroughly memorable experience like saying “Up” or “Toy Story” perpetuate. The voice acting is impeccable, with John Goodman remaining one of the best voice actors of all time. Piling on a few too many characters and not reaching the original’s creativity, the film falls a bit flat in certain areas. Still, it combines enough premises in one film to keep things interesting along the way.