Minions (2015)

Kevin (left), Bob (center), and Stuart (right)

20160503:
Having enjoyed Despicable Me (2010), I was fairly certain I would enjoy Minions. At the same time, I had no idea what the movie would be about. In particular, I didn't know that it was essentially a prequel to Despicable Me.

The Minions (Pierre Coffin) are born.

In the end, I did in fact enjoy the movie, but I would note that it was not as well-balanced a movie as Despicable Me. Elaborating, Minions was all-around funnier than Despicable Me, but had a weaker story.

As for the ending (spoiler alert), Gru's appearance at the end of the film was unexciting.

[20160601]

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20160714:
I watched bits and pieces of this movie today with Ada. Though a big reason I missed part of the film was that my car was being towed away!

Note to Self: If the opportunity arises, replace some of the screenshots with other characters (e.g., Herb Overkill (Jon Hamm), Walter Nelson (Michael Keaton), Madge Nelson (Allison Janney), and The Queen (Jennifer Saunders)).

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Instant Comments:
1: The fanfare.

Scarlet Overkill (Sandra Bullock)

1: On Netflix, when the Minions speak their own language, the closed caption just says "[Minionese]".
1: Hehe. They get their uniform.
1: Huh, this is a prequel and takes place in 1978. When does Despicable Me take place? That is, how old is protagonist of Despicable Me in this film (if he's alive).
1: Bewitched. The Dating Game.

1: Lol. They are quick to adapt to the technology.
1: Ha. Instructions to Orlando from a baby.
1: Even the cat has a mask.
1: Is the baby of the family Gru?
1: I totally didn't think about how Orlando in 1978 would mostly just be swampland.
1: "It's so much fun, it's a crime."

While Stuart and Kevin shiver in fear, Bob finds the threatening fairy tale delightful.

1: "LUV2ROB"
1: Haha. "Way to go guys. We killed the original."
1: "Make 'em laugh!" (Singing in the Rain)
1: "Do you know who this is?" "Eh. La cucaracha?"
1: "Respect. Power." "Banana!"
1: Peter and the Wolf plays during the story.
1: Haha. Bob liked the story.

1: Haha. Quite the twist ending to the chase.
1: Lol. They get in the way of the moon landing recording.
1: The Beatles walk in front of Westminster Abbey
1: "Mind the gap!"
1: Looks like Rambo.
1: Lol. Funny gag ("Do not...")
1: Hmm. How did he live?

After the credits: Revolution by The Beatles.

1: Smashes the guitar after playing a bit of Eruption by Van Halen.
1: Hmm, if Scarlet lived then it makes sense that Kevin lived.

Credits:
1: Minions and cast perform The Beatle's Revolution after the credits end. There are a couple 3D gags.
1=20160503, 2=20160814

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Watched 20160503 (Netflix, Instant)
Watched 20160814 (Netflix, Instant) - in pieces
Minions (2015) Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin.* 91 min
*Pierre Coffin is also the voice of the minions.

Relevant Links:
Minions (film) (Wikipedia.org)
Minions (IMDb.com)
Minions (RottenTomatoes.com)