Pretty good, but no runaway monster success

Movie review of "Monster House".
Published on facebook.com, 3rd September 2007.

Great story synopsis and not lifted directly from a great novel written 100 years ago either. Witty, original, and good transfer of kiddie mannerisms from life to the CAD screen. There's probably enough in here for adults to make a trip to the cinema light work for the parents as much as it is for the kids.

However, I think watching special effects in other animated movies has left me a little spoilt, and I couldn't help noticing the subtleties that seemed to be overlooked. For example, the water effects in 'the' house are great, but the star's bed in his own room doesn't crease when he sits on it. Maybe this was a shoestring budget, maybe I'm being too fussy, or maybe the bed was made from concrete. Regardless, this felt OK, but a little lacking to me. Fine for the younger kids though.