Monsters vs. Aliens is not terrible, by any means; but a great picture it's not.

The kids should like it, but I doubt they'll fall in love with it either.

It has its share of humorous moments and some good lines with some familiar sci-fiction looks of the 1950s.

The 3D brought out some of the digital effects that make it seem better, but you have to look hard to find something new you haven't seen before.

The 3-D jumps off the screen, but the flat script keeps it there.

Too complicated for youngsters and too hip for oldsters, Monsters vs. Aliens manages to take first-rate voice talent and completely miss the mark.

It spends so much time trying to dazzle us with 3-D that it forgets that gags are supposed to be followed by punchlines.

As usual, Stephen Colbert steals the scenes he's in, but not enough to make this film worthwhile.

The animated flick called Monsters vs. Aliens is about the best or choicest members of a small group of oddballs who must defeat some evil aliens who land on Earth.

This movie is a science fiction adventure for children, especially those below the age of reason.

The film has some great visual images and action sequences in San Francisco, with some thrilling chases up and down the hills that should at least entertain the young kids.