COMPETITION (Released to DVD USA 2015)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Competition—cute Minions short film—has good presentation and suitable portrayal.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline  The Minions are drawing and one rolls his drawing into a ball and chucks it in the trash at the other end of the room. The other minion thinks he can do better and the story is on.      Additional Thanks  Thank you to Directors Kyle Balda and Julien Soret for directing effort. Cast includes Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It serves child entertainment needs more than adult needs. This short film writing is not high quality.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU (Theatrical Release USA 2022)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.4|5.0 Starsìììì  Minions: The Rise of Gru—overflowing with brilliant creativity—has the original voice of Gru (Steve Carell)  and some other big names to voice the other villains. This movie is a ‘no shab’ piece of entertainment. It earns its watch. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  This animated comedy film is about Gru’s attempts to ascend the power ladder. Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Kyle Balda for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy, and Chris Renaud for making the film possible. Cast includes: Steve Carrell, Pierre Coffin, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, and Alan Arkin.   Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. The movie has its quirky storyline delivered with a comedic flare that is both original and creative. It follows the comedic pattern set by previous Minion and Despicable Me movies and earns the status of a great and wonderful work of art. The movie earns its watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers