2015 Summer Movie Season - Minions: Review and Anaylsis

 

 

 

Minion Domination!!! Despicable Me Prequel Spinoff Is Fun Treat For Fans!!!

By: Brandon Porter

 

 

 

 

 

Three Brave Minions. One Perilous Quest. 

Story

                Years before the rise of gru, the minions held a prominent place throughout time and history. Serving any of the biggest most fearsome villains of all time from the early cave man to count Dracula. Sadly, it seemed every time they settled into their role as the henchman, their unintended escapades resulted in their bosses being seriously hurt or worse. At some point, the minions fell into severe boredom and depression. Seeing the end of their species on the horizon, three brave minions named Bob, Kevin, and Stuart volunteer to find the biggest, baddest, and most fearsome villain in the world for their kind to serve. The ultimate villain search begins as the trio embarks on a perilous adventure to save their kind.



Scarlett Overkill Showing Affection For her Newest Recruits

Analysis

Since 2010, the hilarious minions of Despicable Me have become one of the most prominent and beloved animated characters in pop culture. So it only made since that the minions had the spotlight in their very own spinoff film. Banking on the minions charm and uproarious antics, Minions looked to deliver a hilarious and worthy installment to the despicable me series. Financially, the film did outstanding. Minions brought in an enormous $115.2 million domestically with a worldwide total of  $390.7 million making Minions second biggest single-day and the biggest opening day for an animated film with $46.2 million. Critically however, the film under delivered. Minions grabbed a less than favorable 54% rotten rating from critics while gaining a slightly more favorable but still low score of 62% from audiences. Despite it all, Minions has become one of the summer’s most successful animated movies. The undeniable appeal of these yellow henchman have no question capture the attention of the world. Gru would be proud.



How to drop the mic King Bob style!!!!

 

Review

                The Despicable Me series has become one of the most beloved animated film franchises of the decade. The credit can go to the heartfelt story and beautiful animation, but most fans will tell you the reason they love the series is because of the wacky and gibberish speaking minions. The lovable yellow sidekicks have become a global phenomenon and one of the most recognizable and iconic animated characters since SpongeBob. Minions puts Gru’s sidekicks in the full spotlight of their very own spinoff prequel. Universal hoped to deliver a fun installment featuring the fan favorite characters. After seeing the film, the film is about as fun as you can expect. Minions delivers as much minion mayhem that fans can handle in this crazy and hilarious spinoff. The film relies heavily on the minions charm and appeal to carry the movie. It works most of the time, but there are times where it can get pretty tiresome. The films leads of Bob, Kevin, and Stuart are given great individual moments and highlight them as the main trio. Kevin shows confidence, Stuart is suave and quick witted, and Bob steals the hearts of audiences with his small stature, big heart, and kindness. The three of them are fun to watch as they progress through the movie getting into one mishap after another. Sandra Bullock is a joy to watch as Scarlett Overkill. I can tell just by listening to her voice the role that she is having a ball. Others like Jon Hamm, Allyson Janay, and Michael Keaton do alright in their role but it is clear who the stars of the movie are. The unfortunately doesn't have that memorable lasting impact that the first two Despicable Me movies had but that doesn't mean the film isn't a great time throughout. All in all, Minions is a fun treat for fans of the Despicable Me series and the characters. The appeal of these lovable henchman are further proof of their influence and appeal to audiences everywhere.

Rating and Final Thoughts

Funny and with plenty of treats for fans of the series, minions is a good hearted and fun spinoff featuring arguably the funniest characters of the decade.

Turns out the minions don’t need a “Big Boss” to conquer the world. They’re doing just fine on their own.