So what is it about this film that makes it worth watching? Well the animation for one is absolutely fantastic, gorgeous visuals that are easily the best to ever come out of Illumination in their company's entire run. Although both films are flawed, Minions had a very clear although frantic vision set in mind for ts characters- and never felt like a combination of two completely different films like this one did. A lot of people, critics included, bash the 2015 film Minions for a lack of a true plot among many other things- but in my personal opinion I actually enjoyed the first minions movie and may even find it better than this one. It may feel in total like this franchise is running out of steam, or at least fresh and creative ideas- but Minions The Rise of Gru does manage to be decently entertaining and charming enough to be worth at least a one time watch. Make sure you check it out! By Maica N., KIDS FIRST! Minions: The Rise of Gru releases in theaters on July 1, 2022. I give it 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, though anyone can enjoy this movie. The lovable characters just make the audience continue to yearn for more.
Minions: The Rise of Gru is such a fun movie to watch. Even though he doesn't realize it right away, Gru eventually recognizes that he needs help in order to be the successful villain he desires to be. The message of Minions: The Rise of Gru is that everyone needs a little help sometimes. And, of course, we can't forget about Gru's iconic wardrobe, which he's already wearing as a young kid. These subtle references are what contribute to the nostalgic feel we get from watching this film. Of course, young Gru isn't aware that Vector will play a big role in his future, but the audience definitely is. For instance, in the scene where Gru and Wild Knuckles attempt to rob the bank, the bank president shows them an image of his grandson, who turns out to be none other than the aspiring villain, Vector. There are many subtle references to the previous movies that add to the comedic tone, as well. Without all three of these characters, this movie wouldn't be the same. Bob is the lighthearted and innocent soul who always tries to make the best out of a situation.
Stuart is the one who is always in touch with reality, and makes sure the truth is known-he may seem uninterested, but he's very helpful. Kevin is the smart and responsible leader-he makes sure everything is going according to plan. In Minions: The Rise of Gru, you can see how each minion plays a different role in how Gru grows as a villain and as a person. The three main minions-Kevin, Stuart, and Bob-each have unique character traits that make these films work. As fate would have it, Gru's dream of being mentored by Wild Knuckles soon comes true, but not without Gru having to now lean on Wild Knuckles and his minions to fight back against the Vicious 6. After being rejected as a replacement for Wild Knuckles (Alan Arkin) and failing to earn a much-coveted spot in the supervillain group Vicious 6, Gru unexpectedly finds himself on the run. Minions: The Rise of Gru provides the backstory for how Gru (Steve Carell) came to be the notorious villain he is today. Both the familiar faces and the new characters come together to make this make this film highly entertaining, yet nostalgic. But the question is: how did he become this dominant force? Minions: The Rise of Gru shows us the exciting story of 12-year old Gru and the path to his villainous life. In his world, Gru is the most powerful villain anyone has ever seen. (2 viewings, opening Thursday IMAX, IMAX ) I'm not sure what's up with all these sarcastic 10 star reviews. It's definitely worth seeing on a premium screen, greatly enhancing the visuals and action scenes. And the action scenes are pretty epic, the best of the entire series. The story is surprisingly unpredictable and keeps you invested. The minions are at their very best with so many memorable moments. It fires on all cylinders: comedy, story, visuals, action scenes. I am so pleasantly surprised that this is the best one since the original. For reference, here are my ratings for the other movies: Despicable Me - 9 stars.