Ever meet someone and wonder what they were like when they were younger or see best friends and wonder how they came to be as close as they are? (Please don’t tell me it is just me!) Well in Monsters University you get to go back in “monster” time and see Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan as college students.  Can you tell by the name of the movie what college they went to?  If you need a clue, check out my picture below.

Monsters University Mike and Sully with me

My family and I got to watch Monsters University at a pre-screening last week and we all really enjoyed it! It’s the kind of movie that both children and the adults get sucked into and get a few good laughs out of it.  There are some scenes that had me laughing out loud!

Although, Mike and Sully were the best of friends in Monsters, Inc. that wasn’t always the case. Actually, they were enemies (I know, hard to believe). Monsters University sheds light on how they met and how they overcame their feud to became the best friends they are today. However, if you’re thinking (like I did) that the movie is solely about their friendship, you would be incorrect. Monsters University is also a story about determination, dreams and simply a funny film about monsters in college.

This movie is about “determination” and “dreams” you ask?  Yes!  While Monsters Inc, focused more on Sully and his relationship with Boo (who I just think is so adorable), Monsters University focuses more on Mike.  Since he was a little monster, Mike knew he wanted to be a “scarer” and although other monsters made fun of his dream, he did not let that stop him. Through his college experience(s), Mike realized his strengths as a monster and even though he may not have ended up being a “scarer (not a spoiler since you know from Monster’s Inc. that he is Sully’s right hand man monster) he is happy with what he has achieved.  That is such an important message for our youth today.

I highly recommend Monsters University for you and your family AND there is no need to cover your kiddo’s ears or eyes for this movie.

So head on out to see Monsters University since it is now in theaters.  Don’t worry, There’s also no need to register to attend Monsters University but since I am not a rebel, I did one anyways!  I know, I know…teacher’s pet (or in this case monster?)

Monsters University ID Badge

Disclosure: My family and I were invited to attend a pre-screening of Monsters University in order for me to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received and ALL opinions and pics are my own.