: Set in 1976, the film follows an 11-year-old Gru attempting to join a supervillain team called the Vicious 6. It moves at a "breakneck speed," which some find "refreshing" and others find "exhausting".
: The film relies heavily on slapstick and "Minionese" gibberish. While this "delights young children," some adults found the gags predictable or "feeble". Expert Perspectives m1n10ns.th3.r1s3.0f.gru4.2022.brrs.720p.castell...
“Minions: The Rise of Gru might not be sophisticated storytelling, but not all animated films have to be. Sometimes they can just be about joy.” Rotten Tomatoes : Set in 1976, the film follows an
“Minions: The Rise of Gru might not be at the franchise's top standards, but its fresh animation, humor and generic but well-working plot makes it worth watching.” Metacritic Quick Stats Minions: The Rise of Gru | Rotten Tomatoes While this "delights young children," some adults found
Reviews from major outlets offer varied takes on the film's "soul":