Minions Movie Review: A Hilarious Take

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so, i tried to watch the Minions movie...

Alex Meyers

Oct 9, 2024

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Entertainment

Minions movie lacks depth and originality

  1. The speaker acknowledges the inevitability of discussing the Minions movie, attributing its creation to the success of the Despicable Me franchise, which began in 2010. The original Despicable Me movie is described as surprisingly good, exceeding expectations.
  2. In 2015, Illumination Entertainment decided to capitalize on the popularity of the Despicable Me series by focusing on the Minions, characters that were not central to the original films' human storylines of family and friendship.
  3. The speaker humorously criticizes the decision to make a movie centered entirely on the Minions, suggesting it was aimed at a very specific audience, including children and less discerning viewers.
  4. The speaker admits to having watched the Minions movie but expresses a lack of readiness or enthusiasm for it, indicating a personal journey through the Despicable Me franchise.
  5. The text includes a promotional segment for Surfshark VPN, highlighting its features such as changing IP addresses to access different countries' Netflix libraries and providing online security.

Minions seek the ultimate villain to serve

  1. The movie begins with the origin story of the Minions, who are depicted as cute but mischievous creatures. They have an inherent need to serve the most evil master they can find, which has included a variety of bosses like a giant fish and a T-rex.
  2. Despite their loyalty, the Minions have a tendency to inadvertently cause the demise of their masters, which adds a dark twist to their otherwise comedic narrative. This pattern of finding and losing masters continues throughout their history.
  3. The Minions are portrayed as ancient beings, surprisingly speaking French, which adds a humorous cultural twist. Their history involves a series of failed attempts to find a suitable master, leading them to hibernate for a long period.
  4. In the 1900s, a Minion named Kevin, humorously assumed to be voiced by Sandra Bullock, decides to end their hibernation. He plans to find the ultimate villain for the Minions to serve, marking the beginning of their adventure.
  5. Kevin, along with fellow Minions Stuart and Bob, embarks on a journey to find a new evil master. Their quest is likened to a humorous reference to the Twilight series, adding a layer of pop culture satire.
  6. During their adventure, the Minions acquire their iconic overalls, symbolizing a whimsical transformation. They explore a department store, reflecting a nostalgic view of the 60s and 70s, which is portrayed as a time of better shopping experiences.

Minions find a new villain boss

  1. The text humorously critiques the Minions movie, highlighting absurd elements like Minions walking around unnoticed and farting in public.
  2. The Minions accidentally discover a villain network on TV, leading them to Villain Con in Orlando, Florida, to find a new villain to serve.
  3. Villain Con is depicted as a gathering of notorious criminals, with humorous descriptions of attendees like 'Meth Mouth Mallister' and 'the guy behind the 7-Eleven dumpsters.'
  4. The Minions hitchhike from New York City to Orlando, picked up by a family who casually robs a bank on the way, adding to the absurdity.
  5. At Villain Con, the Minions witness a villain named Scarlet Overkill, who challenges attendees to steal a jewel from her to become her henchmen.
  6. Scarlet Overkill is portrayed as a groundbreaking female villain, humorously compared to historical figures like Elizabeth Bathory.
  7. The Minions succeed in stealing the jewel, thus becoming Scarlet Overkill's henchmen, setting the stage for their new adventures.

Minions' mission to steal the crown

  1. The narrator admits to previously criticizing British food but acknowledges being wrong after experiencing it firsthand, especially enjoying UK snacks and candy.
  2. The Minions travel to London with Scarlet, who is portrayed as the ultimate supervillain, while her husband, Herb, creates all the gadgets.
  3. Scarlet's backstory reveals her as an orphan who dreams of becoming a princess by stealing the Royal British crown.
  4. The Minions' mission is to steal the crown for Scarlet, which ties into her desire to be a princess.
  5. The narrator criticizes the lack of world-building in the Minions movie, noting inconsistencies with the Despicable Me series.
  6. Despite initial skepticism, the narrator appreciates the Minions' antics in this movie, finding them less cringe-worthy compared to previous films.

Minions movie is chaotic and accidental

  1. The movie begins with a humorous scene where three characters dance in their underwear, setting a comedic tone. Bob, one of the minions, accidentally pulls out the Sword in the Stone, making him the new king of England, which is a bizarre plot twist.
  2. Bob eventually gives the throne to Scarlet, who has always dreamed of becoming royalty. This is compared to YouTubers getting credit for their editors' work, highlighting the irony of someone else achieving her dream for her.
  3. Scarlet, after achieving her goal, throws the minions into a torture chamber, but they end up taking selfies with Scarlet's husband, Herb, showcasing the movie's absurdity.
  4. The plot is driven by a series of accidents, such as stealing the crown, becoming king, and escaping from Scarlet. These coincidences make the movie frustrating to watch, as everything seems to happen by chance.
  5. Kevin, another minion, accidentally becomes gigantic and attractive, which is humorously compared to the narrator's gym efforts, emphasizing the randomness of events in the movie.
  6. Despite being a children's movie, the chaotic and accidental nature of the plot is critiqued, with comparisons to other children's movies like 'Despicable Me' and 'How to Train Your Dragon' that have more coherent storylines.
  7. In the climax, the minions accidentally defeat Scarlet, and a new character, Gru, appears, taking the crown and flying off, leaving the story open-ended.

Minions movie lacks depth and sense

  1. The Minions find their new boss, who is described as cunning, evil, and perfect, embodying the essence of being 'Despicable.' This leads them to follow Gru, who they perceive as the most evil person they have encountered.
  2. The narrator humorously reflects on the lack of depth in the Minions movie, acknowledging that it is not a film with significant cerebral or artistic merit. The movie is portrayed as a light-hearted, nonsensical entertainment piece.
  3. Despite the lack of depth, the movie was incredibly successful, making a substantial amount of money, which the narrator finds puzzling given its simplicity.
  4. The narrator encourages viewers to pursue their dreams, albeit in a tongue-in-cheek manner, suggesting that success can come from unexpected places, as demonstrated by the Minions movie.
  5. The video concludes with a teaser for the next movie, 'Minions: The Rise of Gru,' indicating that the narrator will continue to explore the Minions franchise.
  6. The narrator thanks viewers for watching and encourages them to engage with more content, explaining how viewer interaction helps with YouTube's algorithm. They also invite viewers to recommend movies or TV shows for future reviews.