Comments on: ‘Minions’ Review Round-Up: Entertaining (and Uneven) Summer Fare

By: Kidan Abreha

Kidan Abreha — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 11:49:00 +0000

I never seen it obviously because it hasn’t come out here yet in the U.S. but I can’t wait for this movie. Ever since the beginning of 2014, I’ve been waiting for tis movie and it’s almost here. I won’t except anything as great and marvelous as Inside Out but here’s hoping that it’s great as the hype makes it out to be.

By: Rodrick

Rodrick — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 19:56:00 +0000

I really enjoyed the premiere of this movie (here in Brazil it’s available nationwide since last week). It has some great jokes for both: adults and kids.

By: I love animation

I love animation — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 16:17:00 +0000

I enjoyed Minions. For what it was it was a good film. It had some funny slapstick and sight gags and Kevin, Stuart, and Bob are a lovable trio with lots of personallity. I only have two problems with the film. One, is that I felt it could have been funnier, and two, I wish they showed mre of Scarlet Overkill’s backstory then tell. Like how they did with Gru in the first Despicable Me. But, I still enjoyed the film and I’d probably see it again. I can really appreciate films like Minions, WALL-E, and Shaun The Sheep that try to prove actions speak louder than words. And an article I recently read about the film and how directors Pirre Coffin and Kyle Balda got inspiration from classic slapstick icons and wanted to make the movie a tribute to those slapstick icons more than a cash in on the characters made me appreciate Minions more. Here is the link for anyone who wants to read that article. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/07/02/movies/05minions-feature.html. .Anyways, Minions may not be a marvelous and spectacular work of art like Inside Out, but it is an entertaining, funny, and silly film that is still worth checking out and I look forward to seeing the little yellow fellows again at the start of Illumination’s other films and in Despicable Me 3.

By: Daniela

Daniela — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 04:37:00 +0000

To be safe here’s a spoiler warning I guess.

I got to see Minions on the same day as Inside Out and what a difference. Although Minions did make me laugh I did want more of a story. Truth be told the whole film (minus the gags) could probably be solved in about half an hour. I do agree that Scarlett Overkill’s backstory was quite interesting and Herb was the sillier side of the duo. But really towards the end Overkill really became just that… Overkill. I found myself saying “really… again?” everytime she kept reappearing towards the end.

Like I said, I did enjoy the film despite it lacking in some areas but y’know.. I think I’m alright with just seeing Minions once and let it be. I did like how it centred on just Kevin, Stuart and Bob. Their different personalities were cute and it’s nice to just focus on a small group rather than the entire Minion colony. I guess it’ll be a good one to play to keep the younger ones entertained when they come over though.

By: Haley Gilbertson

Haley Gilbertson — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 01:57:00 +0000

I can’t wait to see this movie! I mean these Minions from the beginning I thought was the most annoying things ever, but now I am just in love with these little guys! I AM SO PUMPED!

By: brandon

brandon — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 23:30:00 +0000

In reply to aquapyro.

“As you can already tell, the film’s oncoming victory lap will surprise nobody.”

To be fair, $53 million does outpace early international gains for Despicable Me 2.

By: aquapyro

aquapyro — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 23:22:00 +0000

I don’t get the whole surprise value with this. Dispicable Me 2 made 970,000 dollars worldwide. And this movie is guaranteed to make 700 million+. Add the box office revenue of China and the much broader appeal of the minion name, its going to wipe out Inside Out.

By: Ryan Prieto

Ryan Prieto — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 23:19:00 +0000

The minions are okay peeps in my book. I’ll never bring them home to meet the folks, but they are okay for a laugh and some family entertainment.