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A fashion writer reviews: ‘Monsters vs. Aliens’
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Susan Murphy (a.k.a. Ginormica voiced by Reese
Witherspoon) dodges the dangers of aliens in
Monsters vs. Aliens.
Animated feature films are so hot right now. They are like the “it” handbag in the cinematic world. If this is the case, then Monsters vs. Aliens would be that sci-fi-chic transparent Chanel handbag we saw on the runway at their AW 2009 runway show. It’s directional, fun and it has compartments suitable for your every need. Most of all, it’s just cool.
Using the new Intru 3D technology, the movie literally jumps of the screen with an ordinary lady from Modesto (yes, that Modesto) named Susan Murphy (voiced by the beautiful Reese Witherspoon) who gets involved in a freak meteor accident just before she’s about to say “I do” to her Guy Smiley of a fiancé, Derek Dietl (Paul Rudd). She grows into a towering “monster” and is given the less-than-flattering name Ginomorica.
She gets imprisoned with fellow monsters in a top secret facility. There’s Dr. Cockroach PhD (Hugh Laurie), a half cockroach/half mad scientist; the dim-witted and endearing gelatinous muck of hilarity, B.O.B. (Seth Rogen), the furry Godzilla-like Insectosaurus and the jock of the bunch, The Missing Link (Will Arnett). After coping with the fact that she is a monster and that she can no longer be Mrs. Dietl, she grows close to her new mutated friends and they get called on to defend Earth’s honor from the four-eyed, disillusioned and diabolical alien Gallaxhar (Rainn Wilson).
I am all about wearing fancy wayfarer-like eyewear in movies. It adds a stylish touch to the movie-going experience. As opposed to Coraline, Monsters Vs. Aliens' new Intru 3D technology ups the ante when it comes to movies that bring you into the third dimension. The film was already full of pure adventure and fantasy, but to add that extra eye-popping touch – well, it just totally pulls you in and spits you out like B.O.B. - who was by far, the top reason to watch the movie. Each moment of action, I was waiting to hear what he had to say. Seth Rogen’s personality effortlessly shines through the lovable blue blob.
As for his monstrous counterparts, Reese Witherspoon shows that she can be delightful even in animated form, while Will Arnett and Hugh Laurie get to shine just as bright as their peers. When the animated characters of a film like this have a chemistry that is infectious and entertaining, you know the movie must be doing something right.
The movie’s moral of “stay true to yourself and follow your heart” is great and all, but it’s secondary to the bells and whistles of the animation. And the fact that they give a shout out to San Francisco via an animated version of the city – well, that’s just brings a smile to my face. And be sure to listen for the Dr. Cockroach’s quip about the Tenderloin. I was LOLing over that one.
With all this doom and gloom constantly being regurgitated in the news, everyone needs to escape. Monsters vs. Aliens is that perfect escape. It's one-part fantasy, two-parts adventure and two-parts fun - all in 3D.
Overall review: A hot giant monster voiced by Reese who saves the world in a jumpsuit? Sign me up.
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