Minions

I really enjoyed Despicable Me (2010). Part of the reason I liked that movie was the Minions who bumble around and help Gru. So when I heard that they were coming out with a Minions movie, I was excited. I expected it to be cute and funny, and I was not disappointed.

I was a little hesitant because Minions do not speak English. I think they may in part speak Spanish, but I haven't worked out the rest of their language yet. Sometimes the Spanish made sense. However, there was a voiceover that gave commentary on what was happening and the minions made themselves understood.

The movie was funny, such as when one of the minions mistakes a yellow fire hydrant for another minion. Another funny scene was when they made dust out of a vampire in the dark ages trying to celebrate his birthday.

One thing I wish is that there had been any female minions. I felt that the movie was playing out for the boys, but giving the girls nothing. The only real female character is Scarlett, the big bad guy. There's no reason for there not to be female minions, so this felt like a major omission. However, I'd still say the movie is worth seeing.

Overall I give it an A-.