Monsters Inc Review Celebrating 25 Years.

 

Monsters INC Review

Celebrating 25 Years.

Monsters, Inc. is one of my favorite Pixar films; growing up, it was funny and one of Pixar's best films before they lost their touch. Monsters, Inc. follows Sulley and Mike, voiced by John Goodman and Billy Crystal, best friends who work at Monsters, Inc. to scare kids because their screams give them power in their city; they scare because they care. Everything changes when a door to a kid's room is left open on the Scare Floor, and Sulley meets Boo.

Monsters are actually scared of human kids; they fear getting sick, and everyone is told not to let a child into their world, or they will face banishment like Bigfoot, Loch Ness, and the Abominable Snowman. So now Sully and Mikey need to get Boo back to her door.

The film has a lot of great characters, like Celia, voiced by Jennifer Tilly; Randall, the main villain; Mr. Waternoose, voiced by Steve Buscemi; and the late James Boburn, whose voice work was his last film. Ross was also funny in this film and was voiced by Bob Peterson, who wrote Finding Nemo and Up. 

Now I've got to say I love the villain Randall because he starts as an ego villain who wants to be number one. Until we learn he was Boo's monster, and he wants to kidnap children, as he built a secret machine that will drain all the oxygen out of a child to get energy, but it also means the kid dies too. So Randall's goal is to kidnap children and steal their oxygen, which is very messed up. I also find it funny how Randall gets defeated.

"She's not scared of you anymore."

“He’s out of here!”

This film had a lot of funny moments with Mikey, and I love how he tells everyone he's writing a musical called Put That Thing Back Where It Came From, or so help me, which is funny because in the bloopers we do see the musical.  

Mike was one of the best characters in the film, as was Sulley; both characters are so likeable, and you root for them. This film has some sad, heartfelt moments, like when Sulley scares Boo because Mr. Waternoose wants him to show an example of how to scare a child.

I find this scene funny, to be honest, just because of how the robot screams in horror, but later it's sad: Boo is scared of Sulley and hurts him because Boo is scared of him now. We feel bad for Sulley because he didn’t want to do it, but his boss told him to, and we all know what happened next. 

This was a good twist no one saw coming; it seemed like Waternoose was a good guy, and Sulley looked up to him. It was a good twist no one saw coming, but hey, Pixar has done this before and after this film, like Toy Story 2, Up, Toy Story 3, and Coco.

"Welcome to the Himalayas."

We, of course, meet the Abominable Snowman, voiced by John Ratzenberger, who doesn't love hearing him in every Pixar film. 

Sulley returns to Monsters INC after learning of a village with kids down the mountain, uses a door to save Boo, destroys Randall’s machine, and Mike returns to help Sully after their fight.

Later, Mike finally explains to Celia what happened as Boo scares her, and she loves him again and helps him and Sully. 

Now, of course, the film's climax is great. When I was a kid, I saw this scene and thought, "This would be a fun ride at Disney World," and I think they are building it. The search for Boo's door was one of my favorite scenes in the film, and like I wrote before, when Boo gets the courage to stop Randall and Randall gets banished, in the end Sulley and Mike expose Waternoose's plans to the CDA, and we learn Ross is number one of the CDA and was a spy for the CDA.

Sulley and Mike return Boo to her home, and we get an emotional goodbye between Sulley and Boo.

This scene was heartbreaking because after this, Sulley could never see Boo again. I remember my mom crying during this scene, and it is sad, especially when Sulley says, "Kitty has to go now." Then they hug, Sulley leaves, and Boo's door gets shredded. After this, many monsters worry about what will happen to Monsters, Inc. after Waternoose's arrest until Sulley takes over and turns it into a laugh factory.

It's a big success; everyone is having a great time, and then Mike tells Sulley he rebuilt the door, and Sulley and Boo reunite.

"Kitty." 

It's a great ending to a great film, and I can see why John Lasseter didn't want to make a sequel because the ending was so heartwarming. As well the bloopers are great and the musical number was great too. I wish Pixar would bring back bloopers in their films they were so funny.  

There were plans for a sequel called Monsters, Inc. 2: Lost in Scaradise, and it would follow Sully and Mike in the human world as they try to find Boo after learning she moved away. Still, in a dark and sad twist, the old lady in Boo's room is actually Boo, as time moves slower in the Monster world but faster in the human it's sort of like a Narnia thing. 

However, that was one of many drafts; in one draft, Sully and Mike help banished monsters get back, and even Randall gets a redemption arc. The villain would be another monster named Simon. Sully and Mike would find Boo in the end and meet her brother, and Sully accepts that Boo will grow up and forget him someday, but I like to think Boo wouldn’t forget Sulley, as I can see her always keeping that drawing she made of him and her.

Also Mike and Celia are getting married too and Mike is racing against time to get his wedding.

 However, they decided not to do a sequel, so they made a prequel called Monsters University, which was good but not as good as the first film, and they made a sequel as a TV show called Monsters at Work.

Monsters, Inc. is still one of my favorite Pixar films, and they don't make them like they used to. I hope one day Pixar will go back to what it once was. The animation in this film is great and still holds up 25 years later; the monster designs are great too; the characters are great; and the film is funny, heartwarming, and a feel-good movie. 

"We Scare Because We Care."

I give this film a 10 out of 10. Watch it and show it to your kids. 

Why we need a Hellboy 3.

 

Why we need a Hellboy 3.

So recently, Ron Perlman said he wants to make a Hellboy 3, and I know it's been 18 years since the second film, and we've had two bad reboots. I'll be honest: as much as I want a Hellboy 3, it's likely not happening, but I still want it to happen. That story needs to be completed, and I would even recommend an animated film with Del Toro involved because, let's face it, Ron is 76 years old, and all the actors have aged. Still, we need a Hellboy 3 because, as I wrote before, the two Hellboy films didn't strike gold like Del Toro's films. 

We do need to see Hellboy 3; as I mentioned, they could also do an animated film. That could be a way to wrap everything up because all the actors are getting older. I think a good solution is to make Hellboy 3 in animated form, but I am down for live action because this story needs a proper ending. Look at Samurai Jack: it ended in 2005 without a proper ending, and it took years, but by 2016 they brought it back and finished the story. If it can happen to Samurai Jack, it can happen with Hellboy. 

Like, I think they should have Hellboy being a father to two kids, and he is with Liz. Also, they could introduce Hellboy's father, Azazel, and have the film follow Hellboy as he faces his destiny while going against his birth father. The film could include Abe and Krauss, who help Hellboy and his family. Other Hellboy characters from the comics could appear too, like Kate Corrigan, Roger, and Ben Daimio. Also, Hellboy and Liz's kids, since they're twins, I don't know what Del Toro planned for their gender, but I would make them twin boys. Their names would be Trevor after Trevor Broom and Abe after Abe. Trevor has red skin like his father but no horns, and Abe isn't red but has a tail; they both can control fire like their mother. The film basically concludes Hellboy's story by having him save the world one last time. Hellboy's story needs a proper conclusion and to finally close the door on these films. 

So that's why we need a Hellboy 3. Let me know what you think. Do you want Hellboy 3, or would you rather they reboot Hellboy again, hopefully getting it right this time? 

My Top Six Best Apu Episodes and My Thoughts on Apu Returning to The Simpsons.

 

My Top Six Apu Episodes and My Thoughts on Apu Returning to The Simpsons.

Whether you view him as problematic, a stereotype, or not, you can't deny Apu is a great Simpsons character because he is more than meets the eye. The character has had some great episodes, good character development, and he made us all laugh. 

After "The Problem with Apu," the Simpsons retired the character, and for nine years we didn't have Apu. Hank Azaria himself said he would never voice the character again because he saw how offended people were by his accent. However, that has all changed after the recent episode. 

Last night, Apu returned, and this time he is voiced by Sunil Malhotra, and his wife, Manjula, is voiced by Janina Gavankar. I'll be honest: like everyone else, I was shocked when I heard this; they really kept it a secret. There were no rumors or anything like that. This shocked so many Simpsons fans that they brought back Apu, and they have more plans for him in the future.

I will be honest, I'm actually happy Apu is back, and I think this is what they should have done instead of getting rid of the character. They should have just recast the voice actor as they did with Carl, Dr. Hibbert, Kumiko, and many more. So yeah, I am happy to see Apu back on The Simpsons, and this episode was also a love letter to the character, like them saying, "We love this character, and he is part of Springfield." Matt Groening stood by the character, and they finally brought him back. So yeah, I'm happy to see Apu again. Even Homer was happy and told him no forgot him and everyone loves him in the episode from last night. 

Now here are my top six best Apu episodes.

6. The Sweetest Apu.

This is the lowest episode because Apu has an affair with the squish lady, and Majula kicks him out. Homer and Marge are determined to get them back together, so Marge gets Majula to make a list of everything he can do to make it up to her. I find it so funny that Marge wants to go to the Golden Banana, a male strip club. Well, she is married to Homer after all. This episode has some funny moments, and Apu really does make it right with Majula. It's also funny how Homer walks away shocked when he sees Apu having an affair. 

5. Much Apu About Nothing 

In this episode, Apu fears he will be deported unless he gets his citizenship, so Homer, who supported Proposition 42 to let undocumented immigrants out of Springfield, decides to help Apu get it after Lisa reasons with him. The episode is really funny, and Lisa tries to be the voice of reason, saying they shouldn't deport immigrants because everyone wants to start a new life in America, and that’s what America is, well, not right now. It's still a really funny episode, and it's sweet how the Simpsons help Apu get his citizenship and throw a party for him because, in the end, Homer does the right thing by helping his friend.

4. Eight Misbehavin 

This episode is one of my favorites with Apu, when he and his wife want to have children. They try until they finally get pregnant, and Manjula gives birth to a healthy baby boy, whom Apu calls the jewel of their lives, until he learns Manjula gives birth to eight babies. 

Like Apu, I would be shocked to know my wife gave birth to eight babies.

In the episode, Apu and Manjula struggle to raise their eight babies until a zoo owner offers to help, but he turns the babies into a show. Apu and Manjula hate it, so with Homer's help they save the babies, and the Zoo agrees to let them stay with their parents. Also, I find it funny how the babies are younger than Maggie, but in later episodes they are older than Maggie. 

3. I'm with Cupid 

This episode had Elton John guest star, and the whole episode is about the men in Springfield being mad at Apu because he's showering Manjula with so many gifts for Valentine's Day. They all decide to be mad at Apu because he's making them look bad. The episode has some funny moments, and when Elton John appears and meets the guys, it's funny; it turns out Apu didn't hire him, he just landed because his chandelier isn't working, and Apu's gift for Manjula is an airplane blowing smoke and spelling "love, you, Manjula." Of course, in the end, all the women of Springfield see it as their husbands saying they love them, especially with Homer and the roses. 

This episode was a lot of fun, and who doesn't love Elton John? 

2. Home and Apu

In this episode, Homer causes Apu to lose the Kwik-Mart, and Apu ends up living with the Simpsons, but he still wants the Kwik-Mart back, even after his musical number about who needs it. I also thought it was funny how Apu goes to the Simpsons, and it looks like he's going to strangle Homer, and Homer screams in horror, but it's actually an old Indian tradition of forgiveness. That would not fly today. Also, James Woods guest stars in this episode as the Kwik-Mart owner. With Homer's help, Apu eventually gets the Kwik-Mart back with the help of James Woods, and overall it's a funny episode with Apu and Homer, and who doesn’t love James Woods. 

and the best Apu episode...

1. The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons 

This is the best Apu episode, where Apu's arranged marriage is all set, but he doesn't want it because he likes being a bachelor. So he tells his mother he is married to Marge until she learns the truth and understands, but he's determined to go through with the wedding. There are some funny moments with Apu and Homer, especially when Homer dresses up Ganesha to stop the wedding.

This episode also had a sweet message because Apu sees Majuna and is stunned by her beauty, and he decides that marrying her won't be so bad. She also tells them they get divorced, and they both kiss and get married.

Overall, this episode was the best Apu episode because it shows his growth as a husband and father. As well it shows how much the Simpsons are always there for Apu and his family because they are family. 

So that's my top six best Apu Episodes and

my thoughts on Apu returning to The Simpsons.

Frankenweenie Review

 

Frankenweenie is one of my favorite Tim Burton films, but also the saddest one because it's a movie we dog people can relate to. We all know how Victor felt when Sparky died it's not an easy thing to go through. 

We all have wanted to bring our pet dog or cat back to life.

But hey, our dogs will live on in our hearts and memories. 

Now the film is about a kid named Victor who loses his dog, Sparky, his best friend, and he decides to bring him back to life. Inspired by his science teacher's use of galvanism to bring his dog back to life, some kids learn about it and want to do the same, threatening to blackmail Victor. Of course, things go bad as the other pets turn into monsters. 

The claymation in this film was great, and black-and-white was perfect for this type of movie. I also love how all the characters are named after horror characters, and each animal is based on a supernatural being.

The film had many intense moments and heartbreaking scenes, but it does have a happy ending.

This film is also a lot of fun, and the voice cast is great. This is a fun but emotional film to watch and one of Tim Burton's best works.

I give Frankenweenie a 9 out of 10. 

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