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Party Central

2014

Mike and Sulley are back at Monsters University for a fun-filled weekend with their Oozma Kappa fraternity brothers. The gang is throwing their first party, but no one’s showing up. Luckily for them, Mike and Sulley have come up with a plan to make sure “Party Central” is the most epic party the school has ever seen.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Alcohol or drugs1/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models2/5
  • Kindness & empathy2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Part of the Monsters, Inc. merchandise franchise.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

A couple is briefly startled by monsters entering their room, but it is comedic.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

No substances.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Slapstick humor involving jumping from a roof and moving between doors.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience1/5
Why this rating?

Minor acts of boldness to ensure the party's success.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Inventive use of linked doors, imaginative monster settings, and elaborate problem-solving drive the comedy.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Diverse creature designs provide non-human variety in character types.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Mike and Sulley go out of their way to support their friends in Oozma Kappa.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Themes of friendship, loyalty, and inclusive community building.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The characters support their friends, though they use mischief to achieve their goal.

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