“Minions: The Rise of Gru might not be at the franchise's top standards, but its fresh animation, humor and generic but well-working plot makes it worth watching.” Metacritic Quick Stats Minions: The Rise of Gru | Rotten Tomatoes
Reviews from major outlets offer varied takes on the film's "soul":
: Critics from the Washington Post and Roger Ebert praised the striking 1970s-inspired animation and the catchy soundtrack produced by Jack Antonoff. m1n10ns.th3.r1s3.0f.gru4.2022.brrs.720p.castell...
Most reviewers agree that while it may not reach the emotional heights of the original Despicable Me , it is a significant improvement over the first Minions spin-off.
: The film relies heavily on slapstick and "Minionese" gibberish. While this "delights young children," some adults found the gags predictable or "feeble". Expert Perspectives “Minions: The Rise of Gru might not be
“Minions: The Rise of Gru might not be sophisticated storytelling, but not all animated films have to be. Sometimes they can just be about joy.” Rotten Tomatoes
“Minions: The Rise of Gru eventually (and inevitably) progresses into an exhausting, frenetic midsection and second half that slowly-but-surely alienates the viewer.” Rotten Tomatoes While this "delights young children," some adults found
: Set in 1976, the film follows an 11-year-old Gru attempting to join a supervillain team called the Vicious 6. It moves at a "breakneck speed," which some find "refreshing" and others find "exhausting".