Rating of
2/4
Amusing, But Strictly for Kids
Unknown - wrote on 07/16/15
'Minions' is the side character spin-off that I was not hoping for. I remember laughing a whole lot whenever these yellow guys appeared in the two 'Despicable Me' movies. Here, not near as much. The wonky story and plot are serviceable for a wacky cartoon flick. The minions themselves have just enough charm and personality to carry this endeavor. It's the humor that didn't work for me. The vast majority of jokes were pandering to the smallest of children. Tired routines of slapstick and sight gags that I've seen a hundred times. Every once in a while a smart quip would show. I chuckled now and then, but for a movie built on cartoon antics it didn't measure up. A coupe of scenes of fast paced lunacy contained that vibe I was looking for. Wish it would've lasted the whole runtime. I still found it all to be amusing. This is a kids movie that is only for kids.
