Cro Minion
Cro Minion

Movie spotlight

Cro Minion

2015
Movie
5 min
English

Two minions have to babysit a little Neanderthal baby.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users74%
Director: Pierre Coffin and Kyle BaldaGenres: Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Family

Plot Summary

Evolving from single-celled organisms into a disorganized yellow race, the Minions have served mankind's most despicable masters throughout history. After accidentally killing all of their leaders, they embark on a journey to find a new evil boss. They eventually find themselves in London, seeking to serve Scarlet Overkill, the world's first female supervillain.

Critical Reception

Minions was a massive commercial success, grossing over $1.1 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing animated film and the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2015. Critics' reviews were mixed, with praise for the animation and humor, but criticism for a perceived lack of plot and character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual gags and the Minions' inherent charm.

  • Criticized for a thin plot and relying too heavily on slapstick.

  • The voice performances, particularly Sandra Bullock as Scarlet Overkill, received some commendation.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be a fun and entertaining watch, especially for younger viewers, appreciating the humor and the Minions' antics. Some viewers felt the story was weak and repetitive, but the overall sentiment was positive, with many enjoying the chaotic energy.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Golden Globe Awards and Critics' Choice Awards.

Fun Fact

The Minions' gibberish language is a mix of Spanish, Italian, French, and English words. For example, 'Bello!' means 'Hello!' in Spanish and Italian, and 'Papoy!' means 'Toy!' in English.

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