Minions

The one that started it all. As is often the case, the first was the best, at least in the opinion of an adult. Regardless, it's a great movie that the whole family can actually enjoy together.

This is an all-time great movie. Laugh everytime I watch it!

My toddler loves this dvd watches it on repeat

I saw this movie 5 times, both 3-D and regular (not convinced 3-D was worth the extra $$) and pre-ordered it. Despite some inconsistencies with Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2 (such as why they speak so much more clearly, although still Minionese; and age progression of Gru), it's hard not to like the movie. (Love the scenes in the dungeon...) When it's not downright hilarious, the Minions' indomitable spirit on their quest is, at the very least, endearing.The 'violence' some have decried is no worse than that of the cartoons I grew up with - Tom & Jerry, Wyle E. Coyote & Roadrunner, Bugs Bunny, et al. - and the diatribe about it being Hollywood propaganda is over-reaching. If one looks hard enough, everything in the media, regardless of format or origin, might be categorized as propaganda.For those who say there is no storyline, did you catch a glimpse of a young Gru, his mom, and Dr. Nefario at Villain Con? As a prequel, maybe it's not as fabulous an 'origin' story as one might like. But there are enough humorous moments and quotables to make it a keeper. It opens up possibilities for other stories on how they got from London up to the point of the first Despicable Me film (I hear dissidents groaning - okay, don't go to any more Minion-related movies).Last, but not least: how many people stayed through the end credits and then stayed longer? There are essentially two "encores", but if you don't stick around until the very absolute end, you'll miss them.

Cute and funny movie. Great for kids and enjoyable for adults and teenagers.

Yeah, I wasn't exactly thrilled when this movie came out. Minions have quickly overrun EVERYTHING and it came to a point where I was just sick of seeing them on everything I came across. Despite the overflow of merchandise, which is very annoying and off-putting for many, I decided I should at least give it one view. And...it's actually kind of adorable.It's true the minion's speech can get on people's nerves, but I found if I sort of tune them out and just watch the fantastic animation, it's fine. The side characters, though not amazing, are alright and even a bit fun; the main characters, Kevin, Bob and Stuart are each distinct in their own ways and Bob is probably the cutest thing ever. Though I have to say I love the villain in this movie!! Scarlett Overkill, though she has a "eh" backstory and motives, is just so much fun. Her interactions with her husband are cute and her overreactions are fun. The Overkill's seem to genuinely love one another, and it's so sweet. But...the beginning just sort of drags, and the end is just a little odd. I understand their trying to connect the movies and show how they met Gru, but it's still a bit off to me. Personally I enjoyed the movie most when it focused on the moments between the main villains and Kevin&co. The rest is ok. The narration does get on my nerves a bit and the jokes kind of fall flat in my opinion, but if you're just looking for something cute and aimless, it's a ok movie.

This movie makes me laugh. There are so many sight-gags, plays on words, situational comedy and a wide variety of other comedic techniques, it keeps you laughing. It is also entirely absurd, which is why it's so charming. The language of the minions is entirely gibberish, but it works. Its mood music for the scene. As a prequel it has a documentary quality that explains the origin story of the Minion criminal culture, a trend in movies seeking to explain utterly invented situations and characters. Now, for kids, my thought is they will get it but scrambling their brains early with so many crazy ideas might not be the best thing. And did I mention that physics does not apply to anything going on in this movie.

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