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Monsters, Inc.

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by David Silverman

 

by Lee Unkrich

 

by Pete Docter

 

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Summary in 1 sentence

In the city of Monstropolis, top scarer Sulley and his assistant Mike discover that a human girl has entered their world, leading to a series of comedic and thrilling adventures as they try to return her home.


Summary in a Twitter post

In the world of Monsters, Inc., scares fuel the city, but when a human child accidentally enters, top scarers Sulley and Mike must return her home before chaos ensues. A heartwarming tale of friendship, bravery, and learning that laughter is more powerful than fear. #MonstersInc


Summary in an SMS/text message

In Monsters, Inc., monsters Sully & Mike work at a factory that generates power from children's screams. A child, Boo, enters their world causing chaos. They protect her, uncover a conspiracy & switch power source from screams to laughter.


Summary in a Facebook post

Just watched Monsters, Inc. - an adorable Pixar film where monsters generate power by scaring kids, but they're actually terrified of the kids themselves! The dynamic duo, Sulley and Mike, find themselves in a pickle when a little girl, Boo, accidentally enters their world. A heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and the power of laughter. #MonstersInc #PixarMagic


Summary in a 1 minute read

Monsters, Inc. is an animated film that follows the story of two monsters, Sulley and Mike, who work at a company called Monsters, Inc. Their job is to scare children at night in order to collect their screams, which is the main source of energy in their world. However, their lives are turned upside down when a little girl, Boo, accidentally enters their world. Sulley and Mike must find a way to return Boo to her world while also uncovering a sinister plot by their rival, Randall, to use children's screams for his own gain. Along the way, Sulley and Mike develop a bond with Boo and realize that laughter is a more powerful source of energy than screams. In the end, they must confront their boss, Mr. Waternoose, and expose his true intentions to save their world and protect Boo.


Summary in 1 page

  • Sulley: A large, blue, furry monster who works at Monsters, Inc. as a top scarer. He is best friends with Mike and is known for his ability to scare children.
  • Mike: A small, green, one-eyed monster who is Sulley’s best friend and co-worker at Monsters, Inc. He is the brains behind their scare tactics.
  • Boo: A human girl who accidentally enters the monster world and forms a bond with Sulley and Mike.
  • Randall: A rival monster who is jealous of Sulley’s success and will do anything to beat him.
  • Celia: Mike’s girlfriend and the receptionist at Monsters, Inc.
  • Mr. Waternoose: The CEO of Monsters, Inc. who is determined to keep the company profitable by any means necessary.

The movie begins in the city of Monstropolis, a world inhabited by monsters who rely on the screams of human children to power their city. The top scarers at Monsters, Inc. are Sulley and Mike, who work together to collect screams from children’s bedrooms at night. However, their world is turned upside down when a human child, Boo, accidentally enters their world.

Sulley and Mike are initially terrified of Boo, as monsters believe that human children are toxic. They try to return her to her world, but are unsuccessful. As they spend more time with Boo, they realize that she is not dangerous and instead forms a bond with her. They also discover that her laughter is much more powerful than her screams, which could potentially solve their energy crisis.

Meanwhile, Randall, a rival monster who is jealous of Sulley’s success, has been working on a secret project to extract screams from children more efficiently. He enlists the help of Mr. Waternoose, the CEO of Monsters, Inc., who is determined to keep the company profitable. They plan to kidnap Boo and use her to test their new scream extractor.

Sulley and Mike, with the help of their friend Celia, sneak into Randall’s laboratory and rescue Boo. However, they are caught by Mr. Waternoose and are banished to the Himalayas, a place where banished monsters are sent. They soon discover that Mr. Waternoose is in cahoots with Randall and is willing to do anything to keep the company running.

Sulley and Mike come up with a plan to expose Mr. Waternoose and Randall’s scheme. They return to Monstropolis with Boo and reveal the truth to the other monsters. In a thrilling chase through the city, they are able to capture Randall and expose Mr. Waternoose’s involvement.

In the end, Sulley is appointed as the new CEO of Monsters, Inc. and changes the company’s focus from collecting screams to harvesting laughter. This not only solves the energy crisis, but also brings joy to the monster world. Sulley also reunites Boo with her door, allowing her to return to her world. As Sulley says goodbye to Boo, he realizes that he has grown to care for her and will miss her.

In conclusion, Monsters, Inc. is a heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and the power of laughter. It teaches us that sometimes the things we fear the most can turn out to be the most precious. With its lovable characters and exciting plot, this movie is a must-watch for all ages.


FAQ

  1. What is the movie Monsters, Inc. about?

    The movie follows the adventures of two monsters who work at a company that collects screams from children to power their city.
  2. Who directed Monsters, Inc.?

    The movie was directed by Lee Unkrich, Pete Docter, and David Silverman.
  3. When was Monsters, Inc. released?

    The movie was released on November 2, 2001.
  4. Who are the main characters in Monsters, Inc.?

    The main characters are Sulley, Mike, and Boo.
  5. What is the name of the company in the movie?

    The company is called Monsters, Inc.
  6. What is the name of the city in Monsters, Inc.?

    The city is called Monstropolis.
  7. What is the main conflict in the movie?

    The main conflict is that the monsters’ power source, screams, is running low and they need to find a new source.
  8. Who provides the voice for Sulley?

    John Goodman provides the voice for Sulley.
  9. Who provides the voice for Mike?

    Billy Crystal provides the voice for Mike.
  10. Who provides the voice for Boo?

    Mary Gibbs provides the voice for Boo.
  11. What is the name of the villain in Monsters, Inc.?

    The villain is named Randall Boggs.
  12. Who provides the voice for Randall?

    Steve Buscemi provides the voice for Randall.
  13. What is the name of the human girl that Sulley and Mike befriend?

    The human girl’s name is Boo.
  14. What is the name of the monster who is in charge of the scare floor?

    The monster’s name is Henry J. Waternoose III.
  15. Who provides the voice for Waternoose?

    James Coburn provides the voice for Waternoose.
  16. What is the name of the slug-like monster who helps Sulley and Mike?

    The slug-like monster’s name is Roz.
  17. Who provides the voice for Roz?

    Bob Peterson provides the voice for Roz.
  18. What is the main theme of Monsters, Inc.?

    The main theme is the power of friendship and overcoming fear.
  19. Is Monsters, Inc. a Pixar movie?

    Yes, Monsters, Inc. is a Pixar movie.
  20. Is there a sequel to Monsters, Inc.?

    Yes, there is a sequel titled Monsters University.
  21. What is the connection between Monsters, Inc. and Monsters University?

    Monsters University is a prequel to Monsters, Inc. and shows how Sulley and Mike met and became friends.
  22. Are there any other movies set in the same universe as Monsters, Inc.?

    Yes, there is a short film called Mike’s New Car and a TV series called Monsters at Work.
  23. What is the rating for Monsters, Inc.?

    Monsters, Inc. is rated G.
  24. Is Monsters, Inc. suitable for children?

    Yes, Monsters, Inc. is suitable for children.
  25. What is the runtime of Monsters, Inc.?

    The runtime is 92 minutes.
  26. Is Monsters, Inc. available to stream?

    Yes, Monsters, Inc. is available to stream on Disney+.
  27. What is the box office gross for Monsters, Inc.?

    The box office gross for Monsters, Inc. is over $577 million.
  28. Has Monsters, Inc. won any awards?

    Yes, Monsters, Inc. won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for “If I Didn’t Have You.”


 

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