Fucking beautiful and amazing. I went into this film after hearing good things from aquaintances and decent things from critics, but fuck wow. This film kept my attention throughout (sadly I had to pee early on and missed 2 minutes).
It's the kind of film that has the authenticity that you want all films to have, and a magic that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
So good that I'm listening to the soundtrack as I write this (as I've just downloaded it!).
It reminisces The Never Ending Story; CGI is however more advanced.
And I can't forget to mention that two of my favourite ladies (Catherine Keener and Catherine O'Hara) and director Spike Jonze who has never disappointed me are all involved in this film.
The story is told simply and doesn't stray from what it is trying to illustrate.
The relationship the Monsters have with each other are great to watch, and also tragic. They are lonely, and looking for security...just like everyone else in the world, frig. I like how the film is so honest with portraying their insecurities.
I had a particularly strong emotional reaction with Paul Dano's character Alexander (the goat). The character is so scared about getting in the way of anyone, and submissive to what the others want to do. During the dirt-throwing scene he gets upset when he gets attacked when he's not ready, I just thought, aw, that would have been me.
I have to say: See This Film! I know if I don't have plans next weekend, you will find me in a matinee for this film :)
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