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Monsters vs. Aliens
Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
Credits
Title: Monsters vs. Aliens
Director: Rob Letterman; Conrad Vernon
Writers: Maya Forbes; Wallace Wolodarsky; Rob Letterman; Jonathan Aibel; Glenn Berger; Conrad Vernon
Producers: Jill Hopper; Latifa Ouaou; Lisa Stewart
Composer: Henry Jackman
Cinematography: Jason Ryan (Animation supervisor)
Editors: Joyce Arrastia; Eric Dapkewicz
Production
Distributed by: DreamWorks SKG
Released: March 27th, 2009
Rating: PG
Running time: 94 min.
Country: USA
Language: English
Budget: $175,000,000
Gross: $198,351,526 (US)
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Monsters vs. Aliens is an American animated feature film that combines elements of action, comedy and science fiction. It was written and directed by Rob Letterman and Conrad Vernon, with additional story elements and script writing by Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky; Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger. It was produced by DreamWorks Animation - a division of DreamWorks SKG and released theatrically in the United States on March 27th, 2009.

The premise of the film is a nod to the classic "creature feature" sci-fi films of the 1950s and 1960s, comprising characters who are pastiches of those featured in movies such as Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, Mothra and The Blob. The movie features the voice talents of Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Rainn Wilson and Kiefer Sutherland. Guest celebrity voice talents include Paul Rudd, Jeffrey Tambor, Amy Poehler, Stephen Colbert and Renée Zellweger.

Cast[]

Actor Role
Reese Witherspoon Susan Murphy/Ginormica
Seth Rogen B.O.B.
Hugh Laurie Doctor Cockroach Ph.D.
Will Arnett The Missing Link
Kiefer Sutherland General W.R. Monger
Rainn Wilson Gallaxhar
Stephen Colbert President Hathaway
Paul Rudd Derek Dietl
Julia White Wendy Murphy
Jeffrey Tambor Carl Murphy
Amy Poehler Computer
Ed Helms News reporter
Renée Zellweger Katie
John Krasinski Cuthbert
Sean Bishop Private Bullhorn/Helicopter pilot
Rich Dietl Commander/Advisor Smith
Stephen Kearin Technician Ben
Rob Letterman Secret Service man #1/Lieutenant
Tom McGrath Wilson
Chris Miller Adivsor Cole/Commander Jones
Mike Mitchell Advisor Wedgie
Kent Osborne Technician Jerry
Latifa Ouaou Advisor Ouaou
Geoffrey Pomeroy Soldier #4/Pilot
David P. Smith Soldier #1/Advisor Jackson
Lisa Stewart Bridesmaid Candy
Conrad Vernon Advisor Hawk/Advisor Dither
David Koch Reporter

Production & Release[]

Cast & Crew[]

  • This is co-director and writer Rob Letterman's second animated feature. He also co-directed and wrote the screenplay for the 2004 movie Shark Tale.
  • Co-director and writer Conrad Vernon is also known for his work on the Shrek and Madagascar animated film projects. He provides the voice of Gingy the Gingerbread Man in the Shrek films and he is the voice of the monkey Mason in the Madagascar films.

Notes & Trivia[]

  • The character of General W.R. Monger is a play on the phrase "war monger", which is someone whose primary motivation is to perpetuate military action that results in armed conflict.

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