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56 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critics What's this?

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6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 104 Ratings

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  • Starring: Rainn Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Stephen Colbert
  • Summary: When California girl Susan Murphy is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches tall. The military jumps into action and Susan is captured and secreted away to a covert government compound. There, she is renamed Ginormica and placed in confinement with a ragtag group of Monsters: the brilliant but insect-headed Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D.; the macho half-ape, half-fish The Missing Link; the gelatinous and indestructible B.O.B.; and the 350-foot grub called Insectosaurus. Their confinement is cut short, however, when a mysterious alien robot lands on Earth and begins storming the country. In a moment of desperation, the President is persuaded to enlist the motley crew of Monsters to combat the Alien Robot and save the world from imminent destruction. (Paramount)… Expand
  • Director: Conrad Vernon
  • Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Animation, Family
  • Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 94 min
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
  1. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Shawn Levy
    83
    Pure, light entertainment.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Eric Campos
    60
    The 3D visuals are an enormous part of MVA's experience and they also help to cover up the lackluster "comedy."
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    38
    It's tough to get on board with these monsters. They don't get the banter they--or we--deserve, and the screenwriters lean on wearying stereotypes.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 57
  3. Negative: 9 out of 57
  1. TheQuietGamer
    6
    This movie is good for kids, but adults will be bored, the plot isn't all that great and the characters are ok, but there perfectly good for a kids movie, all in all I would recommend this for a rental, but don't expect much of a reason to watch it again.… Expand
    • 3 of 3 users said yes
  2. GavinC.
    5
    Although occasionally coming up with a spark of enjoyment, M vs A's plot is bland and the laughs it inspires are almost always forced.
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  3. marnee96
    3
    This movie is visually appealing and sports a top-notch voice cast, but it's nothing more than a kids movie. With a bland storyline and kid-friendly humor, adults will most likely get bored and tired with it. 2/4 stars.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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