For the sixth in the seven movie series, the directors, producers and actors have managed to keep movie-goers interested, and even excited, about a plot known so well world-wide.
This Harry Potter episode brings in more cerebral quality and emotional depth than previous movies. It does sacrifice a bit of the action, and deviates from the purity of the books that the others managed to maintain. However, the enthusiast will not be disappointed to see that the spirit of the novel was alive and well, and the general viewer will appreciate that key points necessary to tie one movie to the next are in place as well.
For an evening out, with children or without, the movie entertains and keeps most people well engaged.
Monsters vs Aliens was an enjoyable hour and a half escape for an evening. With nods to many famous Sci-Fi films of the past, it gave the adults in the audience plenty to laugh at while giving the kids a captivating and interesting storyline. The film was rife with big names, but the voices were hard to identify so they integrated well with and didn't detract from the characters on screen.
Although this certainly wasn't the "Best Movie Ever", it ranked above average on movies you can see with your children and still not be bored out of your mind.