The latest installment in the Minions franchise, ‘Minions & Monsters,’ is a navel-gazing misfire that attempts to pay homage to the golden age of Hollywood. The movie follows the Minions as they find themselves at the dawn of the movie business in Hollywood and the last push by suffragists to get the vote.
The Plot
The Minions, led by two creative misfits, James and Henry, try to make a movie, but their nonsense language and antics cause chaos in the studio system. They eventually decide to make their own monster movie, but things don’t go as planned.
The movie has some playful references to old screen gods, but they may be lost on younger audiences. The film’s violence levels are also a bit high for a PG rating, including a beheading and various impalings.
Conclusion
Overall, ‘Minions & Monsters’ is a disappointing addition to the franchise. Despite its attempts to pay homage to Hollywood’s past, it falls short due to its lack of coherence and excessive violence.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
