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Monsters University

Name: Monsters University
Director: Dan Scanlon
Genre: Animation, Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2013-06-19
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Peter Sohn

2013 · 1h 44m · Animation, Family, Comedy, Fantasy

IMDb 7.2 Metacritic 65 RT 80%

Skip it unless you've got restless kids—this prequel trades the charm and heart of the original for a generic college comedy that feels more obligatory than inspired. Pixar's done better, and you probably have too.

Plot

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

Director: Dan Scanlon

Cast: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Peter Sohn

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