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The Film's Message

posted 9 years ago by americanadian25
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Monsters University is a decent film in my opinion. Not great, but not bad either. Cute, well-animated, often funny, and with a strong voice cast. The story itself... okay but fairly uninspired. Basically a family friendly version of nearly every college comedy ever made, with monsters of course. That said, I have to give Pixar credit for the message they were trying to get across. The film's message is basically, Sometimes you can't or won't be able to achieve your dream or lifelong goal. You'll probably find something else you might like more or is a better fit, but yeah that's the moral at the end of the movie. That's... actually a really ballsy statement and I have to give Pixar credit for going with it. Not sure it totally panned out perfectly, but still most family films wouldn't dare tackle a risky message like that. Good on Pixar for at least trying.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saqvYSp0lPI

[–] AntwoinD 9 years ago

I agree with that sentiment. It seems like most children's programming and movies have a message, which is associated with the American Dream, that if you work hard enough your goals will be achieved. Have a dream, go for it. Reach for the stars. There's nothing you cant do. Those little phrases so engrained in our culture and children's confidence building throughout their school years.....they're great, but often they are not true. This movie is pretty unique showing mike failing at what he spent his whole life wishing and working for, but finding that he has skills better suited in another field. He wasn't built to be a scarer, but he had the brains and creativity to lead a scarer.

[–] hywel596 9 years ago

I want too add to this and say That I liked that they went with the idea that you don't need too prove it on paper too succeed. What I mean by this is that Mike and Sully made it into Monsters inc. From the bottom without a degree.

The amount of times I've been told that I need too spend £30,000 for a piece of paper that requires me to write a millions words in order to become successful is untrue. It help, of course, but it's not the only way.

I'm just glad that a film took the time to explain that there are other ways to the top rather than just education, like actually working