Minions (2015)
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A group of small, yellow creatures embark on a quest to find a new master to serve after their previous leaders were accidentally destroyed.
The story
Minions are small, yellow pill-shaped creatures who have existed since the beginning of time, serving various masters throughout history. After becoming unmotivated and isolated following the loss of their previous leaders, three Minions—Kevin, Stuart, and Bob—embark on a quest to find a new boss for their tribe. Their journey leads them to 1968 New York City, where they encounter a convention for villains. After being recruited by the ambitious Scarlet Overkill, the trio travels to London to assist her in a high-stakes heist to steal the Imperial State Crown from Queen Elizabeth II.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Minions are small, yellow creatures who have existed since the beginning of time, but they are clumsy and have accidentally killed every boss they ever worked for. After being isolated in a cave for years, Kevin, Stuart, and Bob set out to find a new master. In 1968, they find themselves in New York City and are eventually recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a supervillain who takes them to London to help her steal the Imperial State Crown. During the heist at the Tower of London, Bob accidentally becomes King, and the trio is later imprisoned. They eventually escape and inadvertently cause a scene at the Queen's coronation. Following a chaotic chase through the streets of London, Kevin manages to outsmart the villains and reunite with his friends. In the climax, Kevin survives a massive explosion and the Minions eventually discover a young boy named Gru, whom they decide is the boss they have been searching for.
- First release year
- 2015
- Runtime (minutes)
- 91
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Pierre Coffin; Kyle Balda
- Writers
- Brian Lynch · writer
- Cast and characters
- Pierre Coffin · the Minions; Sandra Bullock · Scarlet Overkill; Jon Hamm · Herb Overkill; Michael Keaton · Walter Nelson; Allison Janney · Madge Nelson; Steve Coogan · the Tower Guard; Jennifer Saunders · Elizabeth II; Geoffrey Rush · narrator
- Genres
- animated; comedy
- Themes
- loyalty; belonging
- Tone and mood
- comedic; whimsical
- Setting
- Various locations including New York City, Orlando, and London in 1968.
- Premise and plot tags
- prequel; heist; spin-off
- Reception
- The film received mixed reviews from critics but was a massive commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time.
- Reported review scores
- Metacritic · score: 56 · scale: 100 · review count: 35; CinemaScore · score: A · scale: A+ to F
- Production trivia
- The film's marketing included the creation of a new official Pantone color, 'Minion Yellow'.; The film's headlining trio appeared at the 88th Academy Awards in 2016.; The film's production was influenced by the popularity of the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride.
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