Family Comedy Adventure Minions Collection

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Name: Minions: The Rise of Gru
Director: Kyle Balda
Genre: Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction
Released: 2022-01-01
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin, Taraji P. Henson, Julie Andrews

2022Dir. Kyle Balda1h 27m

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Runtime1h 27m

Released2022

Budget$85M

Box office$940.2M

DirectorKyle Balda

About This Movie

So, 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' dives into Gru's youth, all about his misguided ambition to team up with the Vicious 6. The animation is vibrant, and the humor is very much in line with what you'd expect from this franchise—playful, chaotic, yet clever at times. The pacing feels right, with a mixture of action and comedic beats that keeps it engaging without overstaying its welcome. The Minions, as always, bring that sense of mischief and fun, and the voice performances add a lot to their charm. The film explores themes of aspiration and friendship, but in a quirky way that resonates with both kids and adults. It's distinct in how it blends nostalgia with fresh adventures.

Explores Gru's early ambitions.Engaging animation style.Themes of aspiration and friendship.