Minions & Monsters review: Charming adventure splits itself in half
‘Minions & Monsters’ finds the yellow fellows on two amusing quests, but doesn’t find the time to fully explore either.
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Review: ‘Despicable Me 4’ is shifting focus
‘Despicable Me 4’ chronicles an exciting new chapter in Gru’s life, while his past threatens to take it all away.
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Review: This week’s releases follow people living the dream
This week’s releases include a supervillain’s origin story; an ordinary woman who dares to follow her dream; and a collection of films inspired by a classic TV show.
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Review: ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ is the kind of fun we know and love
Minions: The Rise of Gru is the latest in the little yellow guys’ adventures and their first with their long-time boss and eventual supervillain, Gru.
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Review: ‘Despicable Me 3’ needs more Minions (Includes first-hand account)
In spite of not being at the centre of a movie, it’s not unusual for secondary characters to steal the show. They exhibit something that appeals to audiences, whether it’s personality, cuteness or some other attribute that draws in people. Once this attraction is recognized by studios, they generally attempt to capitalize on it in some way, such as merchandise, sequels or spin-offs. This was most notably the case with the Minions (followed closely by Agnes and her fluffy unicorn), which were instant hits and immediately available everywhere. Their latest appearance is in Despicable Me 3.
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Review: ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ is the realization of our pet dreams (Includes first-hand account)
As much as animal lovers like to imagine what the inarticulate creatures are thinking, owners enjoy imagining what their pets do in their absence. Even though most know the truth is as exciting as a really long nap, it’s more fun to envision them living a clandestine second life that will forever remain a secret from the human race. In this latest animated feature, creators take these ideas even further by fashioning a world in which animals communicate between species and have regular gatherings to pass the time. The Secret Life of Pets is a glimpse into this surreptitious realm.
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Review: ‘Minions’ not quite up to the task of leading the charge (Includes first-hand account)
When the story of a former villain turned unexpected foster father was released, it captured the hearts of audiences. Who could resist the sweet little girl and her fluffy unicorn, or the once evil man who can’t withstand the love of three intruders? But it wasn’t just the human characters that gained notice. At the same time everyone was introduced to this newly formed family, they fell in love with the Minions. Small, yellow, pill-shaped creatures who live only to serve their villainous boss. But where did they come from? The Minions movie answers that question and more.
