: Aliens Versus Monsters
This is no Pixar film, but it is fun. The plot is rather childish (or perhaps I should say the evil alien antagonist is childish, which weakens the threat), and the humor is definitely uneven, but there are moments of brilliance and genuine hilarity that help make up for the weak spots. I liked the main character, an ordinary woman who on her wedding day is accidentally transformed into a 50-foot giant and must be spirited away by Men In Black, and how she learns to cope with her new life as a monster. Much of the humor is stereotypical (gee, a general who loves guns, a dumb, self-centered president — how original), but it’s still entertaining. Kids will probably like this better than adults, though if you’re a fan of old-fashioned monster flicks there’s a joke or two you’ll get that kids won’t. The animation and artwork are decent enough, with extraordinary detail in places but there’s nothing ground-breaking. Overall, you get what you expect. If you liked the trailer you’ll like the film.
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