Monsters, Inc.
Released on Thu, November 1, 2001
"Monsters, Inc." centers around the bustling city of Monstropolis, powered by the screams of human children. The main source of energy comes from Monsters, Inc., a large corporation where professional "scarers" like James P. "Sulley" Sullivan venture into the human world through closet doors to collect these screams. Sulley, a large, furry blue monster, reigns supreme as the top scarer, and he has a close relationship with his best friend and coach, Mike Wazowski, a small, green, one-eyed monster known for his wit and humor.
The movie kicks into high gear when a human child inadvertently enters the monster world. This child, nicknamed "Boo" by Sulley, poses a massive threat to the entire monster community. Monsters believe that human children are toxic, capable of causing deadly illnesses with a mere touch. The arrival of Boo throws Monstropolis into chaos, disrupting the established order and turning the world of Sulley and Mike upside down.
The unexpected arrival of Boo leads to a complete role reversal, with the supposedly scary monsters becoming the ones consumed by fear. Sulley and Mike find themselves in a predicament, realizing the immense danger Boo is in within their world. They have to go against everything they were taught, and must take responsibility for Boo.
Driven by a sense of responsibility and a growing affection for Boo, Sulley and Mike embark on a perilous mission. Their primary objective is to shield her from the rest of the monster world, and to ensure that she doesn't come into contact with anyone who would try to harm her. They quickly realize that they have to find a way to return her to her own home before it's too late.
As Sulley and Mike try to conceal Boo and find a way to send her back, they stumble upon a dark conspiracy that threatens the very existence of Monsters, Inc. and Monstropolis itself. This discovery forces them to not only protect Boo, but also to question everything they know about the way their society is structured and how their power source is obtained.
Ultimately, "Monsters, Inc." is a heartwarming tale about friendship, courage, and the realization that things aren't always what they seem. Through their experiences with Boo, Sulley and Mike come to learn the true power of laughter, and how it may be a more potent energy source than screams. They must also battle to ensure their safety and the safety of Monstropolis.
Billy Crystal
as Mike (voice)
Mary Gibbs
as Boo (voice)
James Coburn
as Waternoose (voice)
Jennifer Tilly
as Celia (voice)
Bob Peterson
as Roz (voice)
John Ratzenberger
as Yeti (voice)