From "Sunset Boulevard" to "The Artist," "Singin' in the Rain" to "Babylon," Hollywood's shift to sound movies has always been a rich time for filmmakers to revisit with better tools.And surprisingly, the Minions fit in perfectly.Their wild behavior has always been inspired by old-time slapstick, so in their third movie, director and voice actor Pierre Coffin officially acknowledges that influence by naming names like Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, and Harold Lloyd.The Minions become silent comedy stars, which sounds logical, but again, that's just a word in this crazy world.Unfortunately, their usual gibberish speech messes up the dream.
This movie is a peak for the Minions series.
It's the first time the characters have an actual idea behind the fun, and it shows they shine more when they're the main characters.The 2022 movie "Minions: The Rise of Gru" had them tied to their old boss, Gru, which felt like a step back.They're most fun when they're all over the screen, like an eleventh plague that wasn't in the Bible.This new film delivers on that.Kids will laugh and quote the movie for weeks, and even parents might smile at the memories.
This is also the first Minions movie directed solely by Pierre Coffin, who created the characters and still voices them all.
Their voices mix baby talk with bits of European languages, often hard to understand but still oddly familiar.Some phrases stand out, like "Bellissima!" or "Moviosa!" If the film gets kids screaming "Moviosa!" randomly, it's already made a cultural impact more than most summer blockbusters.
Coffin's full control really makes a difference.
In the first half, the movie feels free, unchained from big studio rules, filled with clever jokes and wild storylines.The film starts with a fun setup: a tour guide (Allison Janney) takes kids and parents through a museum of Hollywood history before telling the story of two Minions, James and Henry, who were actually early movie pioneers.
James and Henry are different from the rest of the Minions because they have a rebellious streak and strong friendship, which gives their adventures a real heart.
They travel the world looking for bosses to follow and end up in old Hollywood, where they mess up a western shoot.The action moves quickly from a desert race to a train disaster, and it's a standout scene.The movie's director, a strict European, is upset, but his bosses, both voiced by Jeff Bridges, love the chaos.
The Minions become overnight stars, starring in many silent comedies and other movies, living in a big mansion at the studio's expense.
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