Minions: The Rise of Gru

Minions: The Rise of Gru

A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his followers, the Minions.

  • Released: 2022-05-30
  • Runtime: 87 minutes
  • Genre: Action, Animation, Family
  • Stars: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Russell Brand, Alan Arkin, Taraji P. Henson, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Michelle Yeoh, Julie Andrews, RZA, Jacob Batalon, Will Arnett, Steve Coogan, Jimmy O. Yang, Kevin Michael Richardson, John DiMaggio, Michael Beattie, Colette Whitaker, Raymond S. Persi, Kyle Balda, Bob Bergen, Beau Billingslea, Cathy Cavadini, David Chen, Will Collyer, Meilee Condron, Antonio Raul Corbo, Debi Derryberry, Scarlett Estevez, Kellen Goff, Jake Green, Isa Hall, Ramone Hamilton, Aaron Hendry, Barbara Harris, JP Karliak, Evan Kishiyama, Sam Lavagnino, Dawnn Lewis, Amari McCoy, Levi Nunez, Benjamin Plessala, Alex Puccinelli, David J. Randolph, Carla Rempp, Nev Scharrel, James Sie, Mindy Sterling, Fred Tatasciore, Regina Taufen, Nisa Ward, Debra Wilson, Nora Wyman, Bastian Baker, Valentine Zhou, Asto Montcho, Frédérique Cantrel, Gad Elmaleh, Claudia Tagbo, Jonathan Cohen, Gérard Darmon, Hélène Babu, Christophe Rouzaud, Grégory Questel, Daniel Koenigsberg, Pierre Forest, Omar Sy, Dwayne Johnson
  • Director: Kyle Balda, Joseph Kosinski, Kyle Balda
 Comments
  • xxnaqiebxx - 27 February 2024
    Great movie animation 2022
    "Minions: The Rise of Gru" achieves a flawless 10/10 rating through its impeccable storytelling, captivating animation, and unforgettable characters. From start to finish, this animated masterpiece immerses audiences in a world of humor, heart, and adventure, making it a must-watch for fans of all ages.

    Set in the 1970s, the film serves as a prequel to the beloved "Despicable Me" franchise, providing insight into the origins of Gru, the supervillain we've come to know and love. Through a series of hilarious and heartwarming events, we witness Gru's journey from an aspiring young fanboy to a formidable supervillain, all while forming an unlikely bond with the mischievous Minions.

    One of the film's greatest strengths lies in its ability to blend humor with heart. From slapstick comedy to witty one-liners, "Minions: The Rise of Gru" delivers laughs aplenty, keeping audiences entertained throughout. But amidst the humor, there's a touching message about friendship, loyalty, and the power of believing in oneself, reminding us that true strength comes from within.

    Visually, the film is a feast for the eyes, with stunning animation that brings the colorful world of the Minions to life. From the bustling streets of 1970s America to the high-tech lairs of supervillains, each scene is meticulously crafted with vibrant colors, intricate details, and fluid motion, making it a joy to behold on the big screen.

    Of course, none of this would be possible without the stellar voice performances of the cast. Steve Carell once again shines as Gru, bringing depth and complexity to the character, while Pierre Coffin impresses with his versatile portrayal of the Minions, each with their own distinct personality and quirks.

    But it's not just the main characters that steal the show. The film introduces a colorful cast of new characters, from the eccentric members of the Vicious 6 to Gru's loyal sidekick, Otto, each adding depth and dimension to the story.

    From daring heists to epic showdowns, "Minions: The Rise of Gru" is filled with pulse-pounding action and suspense, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish. But at its core, it's a story about family, friendship, and the power of redemption, reminding us that even the most unlikely heroes can rise to greatness.

    In conclusion, "Minions: The Rise of Gru" is a cinematic gem that earns its perfect 10/10 rating with flying colors. With its engaging storyline, stunning animation, and lovable characters, it's a film that will leave a lasting impression on audiences for years to come. So grab your popcorn, gather the family, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Gru and the Minions!
  • GiraffeDoor - 15 July 2023
    I wanna think that to myself all day: Belle Bottom...Belle Bottom...
    I never got sick of the minions but neither was I a huge fan. This is more about Gru than them though there is a lot of fan service.

    This was everything I really wanted it to be really. Vibrant, funny, witty, colorful and with tons of personality. It's a fantasia of the 1970s and pulls no punches with its cast of puntastic villain names and at the core of it is a story of proving your worth on both ends of the time line and the bonding of boy and his hero.

    The thing I didn't like was that acupuncturist who was just over-powered and annoyed me.

    So yeah, more a Despicable Me prequel than a Minions 2.
  • photo-873-709885 - 16 February 2023
    Disappointed. Another Chinese movie.
    Why we have to watch Chinese movies in this part of the World? We are Western civilization. There's no pro West movies in China so why we are forced to watch China in The USA?

    Very disappointing. I'm not going to visit Universal Stufios anymore. Looks like we eat our own tail. Sad!

    Why we have to watch Chinese movies in this part of the World? We are Western civilization. There's no pro West movies in China so why we are forced to watch China in The USA?

    Very disappointing. I'm not going to visit Universal Stufios anymore. Looks like we eat our own tail. Sad!

    Why we have to watch Chinese movies in this part of the World? We are Western civilization. There's no pro West movies in China so why we are forced to watch China in The USA?

    Very disappointing. I'm not going to visit Universal Stufios anymore. Looks like we eat our own tail. Sad!
  • HafizhMaulana21 - 20 November 2022
    Entertaining, good development of Gru, Minions stick with its cuteness
    The story of the journey of a 12-year-old boy who now has aspirations to become a world-famous supervillain. Together with his followers, the Minions, he devises an evil plan to be able to join a group of super villains, Vicisious 6.

    So far, for me his first film is still fun and entertaining. That's not to say the second film isn't entertaining, but it's much more comfortable for the first film to enjoy. This second film focuses a lot on the development of Gru's character who has aspirations of becoming a super villain. In the end, we can see the changes and development of Gru's character who will become a superhero. This second film is fresh with a differentiator in terms of the adventure presented. Perhaps the flaw in this film is in the lack of entertainment in the Minions' travel story. Although this film is indeed entertaining for the development of the story from Gru itself. That said, this film has its own storyline and conflict between the two of them, Gru and Minions. Built differently but still sticks to a well-connected one-story path. Overall, the film remains entertaining and funny.

    The existence of new characters outside the Minions Trio (Kevin, Bob Stuart) is a refresher of this film. Toto, being a minions who look silly but in fact have an impact on the storyline of this film. Toto's existence also seems to be a new idol in this film outside of the Minions Trio considering that there are not many scenes for them but once they are present it has its own cuteness. The existence of Vicious 6 as the main villain group also doesn't show too much of their role, except for Belle Bottom who talks a lot.
  • nlgthunder - 9 October 2022
    A good laugh from a familiar crew
    Rise of Gru was sweet, familiar chaos. I love how much the universe of Gru and the minions remind me of enjoyable, nostalgic times from the past and also keepe laughing in the present. Their antics and slapstick humor have never disappointed me.

    I enjoyed this fun story filled with Easter eggs and some adult jokes sprinkled in. The animation was excellent as per usual with Illumination. The whole cast also brought the characters to life with charm.

    This installation did feel slightly dumbed down at times. I think this stems mostly from dialogue feeling sparse. With the minions speaking their fictional language for a lot of what constitutes as the dialogue, at some points it did feel a little reductive. But I still enjoyed this movie and the chance to revisit the Despicable Me franchise.
  • joseignacioyootube - 21 September 2022
    What Minions should have been.
    This is how you make a proper spin-off/prequel of Despicable Me, but still not very good, mostly for still being too centered in the comic relief element.

    Unlike Minions, this movie has some parts focused on Gru as a young kid, and as well references from the main saga, something we really wanted and expected from the original Minions movie.

    The plot is very cliche and depends a lot on the stupidity of the minions to work properly, something makes it feels really incomplete and rushed, has a bunch of plot holes and plot conveniences.

    The new characters are stereotypical people from the 70s but is done in way is actually good and a neat nostalgia call, unlike whatever was Baltazar Brat from Despicable Me 3.

    If you havent watched the original Minions movie, don't waste your time on such irrelevant and unnecessary flim and go straight to the true prequel of Despicable Me which is Minions: Rise of Gru.