Minions and Monsters Story:
The Minions are on the lookout for an evil master that they hope to serve. But, somehow one amongst them is always foiling their plans with their mischiefs and antics. Their pursuit leads them to Hollywood where they chance upon the sets of a film being shot. Mid-sequence, chaos ensues and a shot at fame falls in their lap, when the Bright Brothers and an unsuspecting filmmaker Max are forced to sign the yellow tribe for their entertaining quirks. The Minions become overnight sensations and are unstoppable until they hit a roadblock. Hollywood is in a phase of transition and the Minions have to adapt to a newer approach of filmmaking, which makes their indecipherable style, redundant and irrelevant. The quest for newness leads them to discover a spellbook which unleashes monsters who wreak havoc upon the town. The Minions must restore peace and redeem themselves.
A still from Minions and Monsters
Minions and Monsters Review:
The first half of the film is a joyride for viewers across age groups. While paying homage to the olden and golden days of Hollywood when the likes of Charlie Chaplin ruled the roost, the film entertains you with the curiosity, wonder and enthusiasm felt by the Minions, when they discover the magic of filmmaking and the ability of cinema to transform lives and bring about change. Especially when James and his buddies Henry and Ed (voiced brilliantly by a spectacular Pierre Coffin) discover their knack of storytelling and the dreams that they can fulfil together.
While some of the novel ideas explored in the second half do not land in their entirety, their consistent banter will leave you chuckling, till the very end. Once Dort the robot (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg) joins the Minions on their quest, the laughs are doubled.
A notable mention must be reserved for Allison Janney, who features as Olivia, the Hollywood museum tour guide in the introductory scenes of the film. She narrates the tale about the Minions with impeccable ease as if a maternal figure was charming little kids with bedtime stories.
A still from Minions and Monsters
A word of appreciation is also reserved for Jeff Bridges who brings in the right amount of intimidation and might as he presents the voice for both the Bright brothers. Trey Parker as the deceitful, little, green monster Goomi and Christoph Waltz as Max, the film director also mark a solid impression.
Minions and Monsters Verdict:
For a film made objectively to entertain, it is a forgone conclusion that ‘Minions and Monsters’ urge their viewers to submit to the madness and leave their reasoning behind. And the film delivers a justifiably zany joy ride; worth one’s time while infusing emotions and warmth through it’s more tender moments. In a world which is painfully dreadful and unpredictable, the yellow gang will leave you speaking their language, much after you’ve walked out. Toot toot! If you know, you know.
