Monsters BLUniversity! — MU Hits Blu-ray And It’s A Great Education!

by Chris October 29, 2013

Sequels and prequels are a tricky thing. When a classic film becomes so beloved by so many, no follow-up can be all things to all people. This is why so many follow-ups fail. Pixar is well-aware of this, and instead of merely rushing out a lazy product with the sole goal of keeping a franchise alive to sell more toys at the Disney Store… they go the other direction. Each Toy Story sequel introduced new characters we loved every bit as much as the original gang. Cars 2’s spy caper was a completely different genre than its predecessor. And Monsters University is the rare prequel that somehow manages to make you love your favorite Monsters even more than you have since they Incorporated back in 2001. Disney/Pixar’s Monsters University hits Blu-ray and DVD today and it’s a must-own for not just fans of the original, not just fans of Disney/Pixar, but for fans of GREAT STORYTELLING. Let’s take a look at what the disc has to offer…

In addition to a superb transfer, which has the usual unparalleled picture quality and sound that Pixar releases are known for, the Monsters University Blu-Ray gets an A+ in its wonderful bonus features…

Bonus features such as a bunch of great deleted scenes…

Bonus Clip: Recon
Description: Director Dan Scanlon discusses the deleted scene that was supposed to open the movie.

Recon – Monsters University Deleted Scene on Disney Video

Bonus Clip: Drama Class
Description: Deleted scene of Mike and Sully performing together during drama class

And hilarious gag sessions…

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Gag Session – Monsters University BTS on Disney Video

As well as the usual behind the scenes insight on how much hard work goes into creating every single aspect of these classics…

Designing the Campus – Monst
ers University Featurette on Disney Video

And, of course, composer Randy Newman discussing Mike and Sully’s music throughout the film!…

And, perhaps best of all, the bonus features shed some light on that moment in Monsters, inc. when we were told Mike and Sulley first met in 4th grade, and why that was disregarded for MU’s backstory…

Rivalry – Monsters University BTS on Disney Video

The groundbreaking Pixar short “The Blue Umbrella,” which premiered along with MU is also included on the disc…

Blue Umbrella Opening Clip – Monsters University Short on Disney Video

A rare prequel that actually improves and even enhances the original, ‘Monsters University’ is a must have in your Blu-ray or DVD collection!

See also Come With Me If You Like Sex…

‘Monsters University’ arrives on home video in a variety of different editions:

3-Disc Combo Pack (2 Blu-ray + DVD)
3-Disc Collector’s Edition (2 Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy)
4-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray 3D + 2 Blu-rays + DVD + Digital Copy)

The Collector’s Edition is housed in a 3-Disc flapper case. Disc One the high definition version of the feature film. Trailers include ‘Frozen’, ‘The Jungle Book’ Diamond Edition, and ‘Planes’. Disc Two contains all the HD Bonus Features. Disc Three is a DVD copy.

Monsters University Blu-ray
Collector’s Edition / Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 2013 | 104 min | Rated G | Oct 29, 2013

Video
Codec: MPEG-4 AVC (23.55 Mbps)
Resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1

Audio
English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
French: Dolby Digital Plus 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 kbps)
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 (320kbps)

Subtitles
English, English SDH, French, Spanish

Discs
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Three-disc set (2 BDs, 1 DVD)
iTunes digital copy
DVD copy

Packaging
Slipcover in original pressing

Playback
Region free