Here's a brief entry on something that's been on my mind written out of boredom. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: Please keep in mind throughout the review that I like both of these movies! Though I like Wreck-It Ralph more, I do like Monsters, Inc! Please don't get me wrong on that! I just can't say it's my favorite.
My opinions on the movies Monsters. Inc and Wreck-It Ralph seem to mainly be connected to my opinions on these relationships, as they are pretty much the core of the plot. I find myself liking Wreck-It Ralph more than Monsters, Inc, as well as their respective core relationships. In fact, I like Ralph and Vanellope's relationship a HECK of a lot more than Sulley and Boo. "But Hannah! Sulley and Boo's like the cutest and most lovable Disney relationship ever!" Well, let me explain.
There was a reason for the relationship between Ralph and Vanellope, and a lot of it, too. Ralph was unloved and needed someone to believe in him, to trust him, to love him, to see him as a good guy and a hero. Frankly, he just needed a friend. As did Vanellope. Everyone hated her too, and she wanted someone to be her friend and give her a chance. The two of them basically wanted the same things, though for different reasons. So, when they teamed up, it was, as I said in my review, simply gold. One of my personal favorite Disney relationships for it was the one that pulled on my heart strings the most (in happy and sad ways!)
Sulley and Boo...seems to have no reason to it. Now I'm not saying that means they should hate each other or something but I honestly have a hard time seeing why Sulley cares for her SO much. To care for her after watching over her for a day and not wanting her to get hurt is one thing, but to throw all your hard work away and even toss aside your real best friend really just doesn't seem worth it to me. Like haven't you noticed how heart set he is on getting out of the arctic and back to save her? And how he's risking his life out in the cold? Ralph risked his life for Vanellope, but again, they had reason to do it. No, I'm not saying a kid or a friend necessarily has to do something for you for you to care about them, but in context it seems to make a lot more sense to me. I think the only value in their relationship was that she showed him a new light to the fact that kids aren't all that bad. In fact, they're fine! They can be really nice and really good friends! But other than that, I can't see why he put his job, friendships, and life on the line for a girl he knew for a day that was really just a friend and nothing more.
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