Minions: The Rise of Gru

Rating: Half-Full

Genre: Animated, Comedy

Studios: Universal Pictures/Illumination

Cast: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews and Alan Arkin

Director: Kyle Balda

Writers: Matthew Fogel and Brian Lynch

Producers: Janet Healy, Chris Meledandri and Chris Renaud

Music by: Heitor Pereira

Rated: PG for some action/violence and rude humor

Release Date: 07/01/22

Runtime: 1h 27m

Favorite Character: Belle Bottom

Tagline: A Villain will Rise

Quote: “Mini-Boss”- Minions

Fun Facts: Scarlett Overkill, the villain from the first Minions film can be seen on the lunchbox that Stuart takes out.

Because of COVID, the film took 2 years to finally be released in theaters.

Summary: The film is the Minions first adventure with their new master, a 12 year old Gru in 1976.

The One Liner Review: Okay, so the film’s plot is completely out of balance, but these goofy minions should excite children and those who grew up in the 70s who would call it groovy.

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