We even managed to convince a girl who we had affectionately nicknamed “Toilet F**k” (the origins of which I neither have the desire nor the space to explain here) at a Halloween party the night before, to come along with us. To further humiliate himself, one friend bought a women’s version knowing full well that there were plenty of men’s sizes still available. Many of them bought their costumes weeks in advance of the actual event. Really, the eagerness with which these people were willing to dress up like Minions for the sake of one man’s shameful hipster ironism cannot be overstated. If anything, we shouldn’t be in awe of myself, but of my group of friends, whose willingness to participate in something so incredibly stupid is astounding – and frankly – pretty embarrassing. I did, however, manage to make a group of 25 people commit a form of social suicide by doing the most detestable thing they could possibly do on Halloween in 2015: dress like a Minion at the nationally televised Florida State-Syracuse game in a football stadium surrounded by their peers.Īdmittedly, this feat is wildly unimpressive in comparison to those of my aforementioned cult leader role model. This movie has a little something for everyone, from 1970s references to Steve Carell’s excellent acting skills and, yes, minions making fart jokes.This past Saturday, I discovered what it must’ve felt like to be Charles Manson.ĭisclaimer, no, I didn’t have a psychotic break, start scatting in a courtroom or make a group of gullible people kill themselves. Amid the chaos around people, a movie purely centered around these yellow lovable creatures created to make people smile is what audiences need. The film industry needs more movies made for the “Sure, why not?” mentality of casual audiences. While not necessarily a cinematic masterpiece, “Minions: The Rise of Gru” is a good comedy movie for kids and grown-ups alike. This movie knows what it’s trying to be, and therefore succeeds at delivering a good time. Audiences seeking casual entertainment can still find enjoyment because Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures embrace the idea of simplicity rather than jumping back and forth between a good story and minion product marketing, thereby creating a consistent and pleasant product. As a result, the extreme commerciality and simplicity of its characters and plot do not hinder the overall experience. “Minions: The Rise of Gru” seems self-aware of its purpose - to make more money off its iconic minion characters. “Despicable Me” had a rich familial story injected with goofy comedic beats, but “Minions: The Rise of Gru” seems to lack the heart of the original story from Illumination. Fans of the franchise will be disappointed that the storyline lacks the depth of its predecessors. However, perfectly crafted minion mayhem can’t make up for a relatively average and bland story. That being said, who doesn’t laugh at the occasional fart joke?Īs expected, this movie was just a way to bring the minions back to the screen to sell merchandise and keep the brand alive. The humor is carefully crafted to strike a balance between comedy that’s goofy enough to make kids laugh but mature enough to appease the older crowd. The writers and animators give the creatures some of the most random comedic beats which stand out in the franchise: from a minion blasting party music at sad moments to a minion taking a cross-country journey on a big wheel. The minions have been a cultural phenomenon since their first appearance in 2010’s “Despicable Me.” While celebrated for their comedic, short, yellow bean-shaped stature, they feel best utilized in “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” as compared to their prior outings. ![]() “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” a prequel to “Despicable Me,” takes place in the 1970s and not only establishes Gru’s desire to grow up and be a villain, but also how the minions clumsily waltzed into the mini-boss lifestyle.
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