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In the pantheon of animated blockbusters, 2009 was a fascinating year. It gave us the tear-jerking opening of Up , the raunchy humor of The Hangover , and the spectacle of Avatar . Sandwiched between these heavyweights was a delightful, B-movie-inspired romp from DreamWorks Animation: Monsters vs. Aliens .
A 350-foot-tall grub with the heart of a puppy. monsters vs. aliens
A mad scientist who accidentally turned himself into a roach. In the pantheon of animated blockbusters, 2009 was
What elevates Monsters vs. Aliens beyond a simple chase film is its deep reverence for classic cinema. The characters are direct homages to iconic monsters: The Incredible Shrinking Man , The Creature from the Black Lagoon , The Fly , and The Blob . The alien Gallaxhar, with his four arms and ominous throne room, is a clear nod to War of the Worlds and 1950s sci-fi serials. Aliens