Minions
Universal Pictures | Release Date: July 10, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
56
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Mixed or average reviews based on 35 Critic Reviews
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17
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3
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New York PostKyle SmithJul 8, 2015
By far, the highlight of Minions is hearing The Beatles’ “Got To Get You Into My Life” over the closing credits — the first time I think I’ve ever heard it used in a movie. Otherwise, the prequel to “Despicable Me” is like trying to form a rock band out of three Ringos. Read full review
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The PlaylistDrew TaylorJul 9, 2015
The marketing engine of Minions is undeniably powerful. This is something craftily designed to sell toys and theme park tickets and special cans of Tic-tacs. But it’s not a movie. It’s an eyesore. Read full review
25
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleJul 9, 2015
The bottom line is that the filmmakers are working with nothing here — no characters to speak of, no interpersonal relationships, no story with any suspense or capacity to engage, and no script with any humor or wit. What can they do? Read full review
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