Review of Minions (2015) by Foxgrove — 09 Jul 2015
A Hodge podge of ideas are never successfully converted into a totally successful story and this ‘Despicable Me’ offshoot can really only be recommended to Minion fans. The animation is very good and the soundtrack is wonderfully interjected with some classic 60’s songs.
Also for the adult movie buffs in the audience there are plenty of references to other films one of which, if I’m not mistaken, is a homage to ‘The creature from the Black Lagoon’? The villain here voiced by Sandra Bullock is the aptly titled Scarlet Overkill.
However, the character lacks the sinister villainy of Despicable Me’s ‘Gru’. I don’t wish to be too harsh on the film because there are some truly inspired moments. The early narrated scenes depicting the Minions in search of the greatest villain they can find is a lot of fun as are the scenes at the Tower of London.
Unfortunately, though, not being a true Minion convert I watched proceedings rather impassively laughing at only a couple of inspired sight gags. Ultimately, one is left to conclude that this is a film for children or diehard fans only.
This review of Minions (2015) was written by Foxgrove on 09 Jul 2015.
Minions has generally received mixed reviews.
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