Disney PlusMonsters University (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James P. "Sully" Sullivan (John Goodman) are an inseparable pair, but that wasn't always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met, they couldn't stand each other. This...
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James P. "Sully" Sullivan (John Goodman) are an inseparable pair, but that wasn't always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met, they couldn't stand each other. This...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusPrime VideoApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of personal growth, friendship, and perseverance, consciously balancing elements that could be interpreted as a critique of rigid institutions with a strong emphasis on individual effort and finding alternative paths to success.
The movie features a visually diverse cast of monster characters, which contributes to a general sense of variety without engaging in explicit human racial or gender role-swapping. The narrative focuses on universal themes of friendship and ambition, maintaining a neutral to positive portrayal of its main characters without critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Monsters University does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the friendship between Mike and Sulley and their journey through college, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film focuses on Mike and Sulley's college experience and scare games, which do not involve direct physical combat between characters. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical fights against male opponents.
Monsters University is a prequel to Monsters, Inc. The returning main characters, Mike Wazowski and James P. 'Sulley' Sullivan, maintain their established genders. All other significant characters introduced in the film are new creations and do not have a prior canonical gender to swap from.
The characters in "Monsters University" are monsters, not humans. The concept of human racial categories and subsequent race swaps, as defined, does not apply to non-human characters.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
7.0
Critic Ratings
8.0
6.5
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