The film started as an adaptation of a horror comic book, Rex Havoc, in which a monster hunter Rex and his team of experts called "Ass-Kickers of the Fantastic" fight against ghouls, ghosts and other creatures. The earliest development goes back to 2002, when DreamWorks first filed for a Rex Havoc trademark. In a plot synopsis revealed in 2005, Rex was to assemble a team of monsters, including Ick!, Dr. Cockroach, the 50,000 Pound Woman and Insectosaurus, to fight aliens for disrupting cable TV service. In the following years, the film's story diverged away from the original Rex Havoc, with directors Conrad Vernon and Rob Letterman finally creating the storyline from scratch.
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- 1 Генри ДжекманA Giant Transformation 3:06
- 2 The Buchanan BrothersWhen You See (Those Flying Saucers) 2:17
- 3 The ExcitersTell Him 2:35
- 4 Генри ДжекманA Wedding Interrupted 2:09
- 5 Генри ДжекманMeet the Monsters 2:29
- 6 The B-52'sPlanet Claire 4:37
- 7 Генри ДжекманDo Something Violent! 2:07
- 8 Генри ДжекманThe Grand Tour 2:10
- 9 Генри ДжекманOversized Tin Can 3:39
- 10 Генри ДжекманThe Battle At Golden Gate Bridge 6:08
- 11 Генри ДжекманDidn't Mean to Crush You 1:51
- 12 Little River BandReminiscing 4:14
- 13 Генри ДжекманImprisoned By a Strange Being 5:28
- 14 Генри ДжекманGalaxar As a Squidling 2:07
- 15 Генри ДжекманMarch of the Buffoons 5:16
- 16 Sam the Sham & The PharaohsWooly Bully 2:21
- 17 Генри ДжекманSusan's Call to Arms 3:03
- 18 Генри ДжекманThe Ginormica Suite 5:52
- 19 Генри ДжекманMonster Mojo 2:08
- 20 Sheb WooleyPurple People Eater 2:15
Monsters vs Aliens
(2009)1
" Oooze gonna save us?"
| Country | |
| Spoken Language | english, portuguese |
| Runtime | 1 hr 34 min |
| Budget | $175 000 000 |
| Premiere: World | $381 509 870 March 9, 2009 |
| USA | $198 351 526 |
| Other countries | $183 158 344 |
| Box Office – Budget | $206 509 870 |
| Premiere: USA | $198 351 526 March 27, 2009 |
| first day | $16 754 032 |
| first weekend | $59 321 095 |
| Digital: World | February 1, 2018 |
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A woman transformed into a giant after she is struck by a meteorite on her wedding day becomes part of a team of monsters sent in by the U.S. government to defeat an alien mastermind trying to take over Earth.Сast and Crew
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What is “Monsters vs. Aliens” about?
It’s a sci‑fi comedy about a young woman who suddenly grows to enormous size after a bizarre incident and is taken to a secret government facility for “monsters.” The team later has to help save Earth from an alien threat.
What genre and tone does the movie have?
It’s animated sci‑fi with a comedic, parody-driven vibe—riffing on classic monster and alien-invasion movies—while also focusing on self-acceptance and teamwork.
Is it suitable for family viewing with kids?
Generally yes: it’s an adventure comedy without graphic content. That said, there’s action, giant creatures, and a few tense moments that might scare very sensitive kids.
What classic movies and tropes does it reference?
The film plays with old-school monster and UFO cinema: giant creatures, secret bases, mad-scientist vibes, military protocols, and the look-and-feel of vintage sci‑fi.
Who directed it and who wrote the screenplay?
It was directed by Rob Letterman and Conrad Vernon. The screenplay credits include Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger, with story work also involving Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky.
Is there a romance subplot?
Yes, but it’s mostly secondary and comedic—used to explore self-worth and honesty in relationships without taking over the main adventure plot.
How important is the “self-acceptance” theme?
It’s a core idea: the characters are treated as “wrong” by society, yet their differences become strengths once they stop being ashamed and start trusting one another.
Is the humor more for kids or adults?
It’s two-layered: kids get the visual gags and chase comedy, while adults catch the genre spoofing and the satire around “bureaucratic” world-saving.
Does it feature notable star voice work, and does it affect the experience?
Yes—the voice cast is recognizable, and it strengthens both the comedy and character beats. You can hear the distinct delivery of Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, and Kiefer Sutherland.
Are there post-credits scenes?
Depending on the version/release, there may be brief extra gags or tag moments—so if it’s your first watch, it’s worth letting the credits roll to the end.
Do you need to watch anything beforehand to understand it?
No—it's a standalone story. Familiarity with classic sci‑fi just adds extra fun through references, but it isn’t required.
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Dream Works aren’t bad, it’s just that most of their cartoons can be compared to a pack of store-bought dumplings. They are tasty, you can get enough of them, but nothing more. There is no depth or authorial grace in them. Monsters vs Aliens is a passable cartoon, not overloading and entertaining.
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