Monsters vs Aliens

On her wedding day, Susan Murphy is struck by a mysterious meteor and her body suddenly grows to nearly fifty feet tall. The military takes her into custody, renames her Ginormica, and houses her in a secret government facility alongside an eccentric group of so-called monsters, including a gelatinous blob, a brilliant insect scientist, and a prehistoric amphibian. When an extraterrestrial threat appears, the authorities decide to use this odd team as an experimental defense. The film follows Susan as she adapts to an enormous new life, learns to relate to her unusual companions, and faces an escalating sci-fi showdown, all while keeping the story family-friendly and avoiding major plot spoilers.

Monsters vs Aliens was released by DreamWorks Animation in 2009 and directed by Conrad Vernon. The concept and screenplay were by Jonathan Aibel, Rob Letterman, and Maya Forbes, and the release emphasized the star voice cast and broad family appeal.

Financially, the film did well, drawing sizable audiences worldwide and helping DreamWorks' animation slate that year in 2009. It wasn't a niche project, but instead reached mainstream family viewers through wide distribution and strong marketing without relying on adult-only humor.

Characters like Ginormica, B.O.B., and Dr. Cockroach became familiar to kids, and the voice cast, including Reese Witherspoon and Seth Rogen, boosted the film's profile. Its affectionate send-up of classic monster movies and accessible visual gags helped the movie stick in pop culture, especially on home video and kids' programming.

Critical response was mixed to positive, reflected in an average user vote of 6.238/10 from 4,855 votes, which highlights appreciation for the animation and vocal performances. Themes include identity, acceptance and teamwork, wrapped in light satire of sci-fi tropes that keeps the tone humorous, family-oriented, and appealing to family audiences.