Minions
Universal Pictures | Release Date: July 10, 2015
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puerkorn2Oct 17, 2021
One of the worst movies i have ever see, nothing on it is funny or original or at least clever, its just a lot of colours and fart jokes that dosnt land. no child should see this instead of any other animated film.
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LegoLover58May 20, 2016
Not the worst movie Illumination's ever made, but certainly far from its best film.
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SquintyReviewsSep 18, 2015
This movie had a well designed super villain, amusing scenes, and the characters were decently fleshed out, though it could have done with a slightly more developed narrative.
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CriticFerOct 20, 2015
Yes, the film is mediocre, ¿OK? the script is wrong, the characters are not great, the humor (Even with his really hilarious part) can be sometimes annoying, the climax sucks and the story goes for other direction. But the animation is niceYes, the film is mediocre, ¿OK? the script is wrong, the characters are not great, the humor (Even with his really hilarious part) can be sometimes annoying, the climax sucks and the story goes for other direction. But the animation is nice and the Minions are funny. I only wished this movie could be at least decent, but in my opinon, this is the weakest of the franchise.… Expand
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CriticaFerOct 26, 2015
Quede descepcionado cuando vi la película. Minions tiene potencial de ser buena pero falla cuando solo se quiere enfocar en el humor y solo en.el humor en vez de contar una historia buena y personajes buenos. Sin duda, la consideró la másQuede descepcionado cuando vi la película. Minions tiene potencial de ser buena pero falla cuando solo se quiere enfocar en el humor y solo en.el humor en vez de contar una historia buena y personajes buenos. Sin duda, la consideró la más floja de la franquicia de Mi Villano Favorito.… Expand
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Jollyjoe1000Nov 3, 2015
it's funny, and the adventures are great. The history of the minions is done correctly, and this movie is super duper underrated, I do not understand what problems the people say that have with the movie. Also I love King Bob.
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AlmostearlyNov 19, 2015
For the fans of the minions, be prepared to enjoy a film so adorable and pretty funny. I did like the idea of putting the minions in their own movie, which it did an awesome job on keeping it kind of original. This movie is not just for kids,For the fans of the minions, be prepared to enjoy a film so adorable and pretty funny. I did like the idea of putting the minions in their own movie, which it did an awesome job on keeping it kind of original. This movie is not just for kids, it also targeted for older audience because it offers humor that I doubt a child will get since it has some inside jokes that are often hilarious. Other than that, this movie delivers cheer and hilarity throughout the film.… Expand
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ColeSoderstromNov 28, 2015
This movie is a cash grab it's just meant to sell toys. Older audiences will be bored out of there mind but I guess if you have a 1-9 year olds they will probably love all the unfunny jokes. I laughed once in this movie and I don't want toThis movie is a cash grab it's just meant to sell toys. Older audiences will be bored out of there mind but I guess if you have a 1-9 year olds they will probably love all the unfunny jokes. I laughed once in this movie and I don't want to spoil the joke but all the other jokes are just terrible. The animation and acting are good but the story, humor, characters, and the overall movie are bad. If you have 1-9 year olds go see it with them if they really want to but if not just ignore this movie.… Expand
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gdiego135Dec 4, 2015
It starts off pretty funny but then just get's pretty lame, this is obviously only enjoyed by children, and i love cartoons and animated films but this movie really isn't that great. Minions are everywhere now, they used to be cute and funny,It starts off pretty funny but then just get's pretty lame, this is obviously only enjoyed by children, and i love cartoons and animated films but this movie really isn't that great. Minions are everywhere now, they used to be cute and funny, now their straight up annoying. the only way you can enjoy this is if you speak Italian because that's the language their speaking so it's pretty dumb. Not worth your time, but maybe your children time… Expand
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gameguardian21Mar 16, 2016
Minions is a disappointing, and yet kind of enjoyable movie. The begging is actually my favourite part, where it shows how the minions wanted to serve evil from the start. But as it went on, it got boring, annoying, and just not what IMinions is a disappointing, and yet kind of enjoyable movie. The begging is actually my favourite part, where it shows how the minions wanted to serve evil from the start. But as it went on, it got boring, annoying, and just not what I expected it to be.… Expand
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nahtan1244Jan 24, 2016
Ok I love the dispicable me movies. I think there both entertaining for both kids and adults alike. However minions is a not very funny movies amid amnly at kids. Now before you start thinking well it's a movie made for kids so cut it someOk I love the dispicable me movies. I think there both entertaining for both kids and adults alike. However minions is a not very funny movies amid amnly at kids. Now before you start thinking well it's a movie made for kids so cut it some slack hear me out. I Have seen many family movies. Some good some really good and some bad. This one is just OK. Like the peanuts movies this one is manly amid at kids. The peanuts movie accomplished something that the minions could not. Being an entertaining movie for both kids and adults alike. The peanuts had references from the old charlie brown movies wile being a short sweet and fun movie with top notch voice acting. That is another review though . Back to minions. This movie was just OK. Yeah it was entertaining at some spots but i feel the script didn't have much to work with and neither did scarlet overkill. She sounds like a cool villain but she just did not deliver.… Expand
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PhelipeFentyJan 31, 2016
Filme muito engraçado, otima ideia fazer um spin-off dele. e o 2º filme de animação mais assistidos do cinema. e muito bom pra familia toda. e eles vao voltar no Meu malvado Favorito 3
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FuturedirectorMar 10, 2016
Minions is a family-friendly film, full of great comedy a good animation. Sadly, after the worldwide-succes of Despicable Me, and the legendary succes of Despicable Me 2 (that would not be possible with not-Farrell Willimas), Minions makesMinions is a family-friendly film, full of great comedy a good animation. Sadly, after the worldwide-succes of Despicable Me, and the legendary succes of Despicable Me 2 (that would not be possible with not-Farrell Willimas), Minions makes the audience to pay for continue watching a film that a just tells us how did the Minons met Gru and all the Despicable Me's stuff. This could be a bad film, but not for a bit more of the 60% of the audience.… Expand
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SrPepeJul 6, 2018
Una precuela de Mi Villano Favorito es bastante innecesaria, es decir cuenta los orígenes y es interesante y tal pero demasiada profundidad para una película de niños.
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Stargirl04May 15, 2016
I am not one of those people who got obsessed with the minions so this movie is cute and all but I think those were the people it was meant for. The kids loved it though!
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IAmTechMay 23, 2016
While this movie didn't reach my expectations with an bland plot, it's still an charm for younger children and can generate an few laughs within adults as well.
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superbatJul 9, 2016
The prequel to the Despicable Me movies, Minions shows us how Minions came to be. This is the funniest by far of the three movies, but the plot wasn't all that good. It's still enjoyable, though.
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gemmapartlowSep 5, 2016
Bo-ring. Sorry - I think the minions are cute and everything but I didn't even realize they weren't speaking a language until my aunt pointed it out. Plus, my whole concept of time was screwed up.
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J2005Sep 15, 2016
Minions is funny and definitely inoffensive.

Despite this, it's frantic yellow charm does not translate into enough sweetness, even pacing and heart to compete with the Despicable Me films before it. Younger children will definitely getMinions is funny and definitely inoffensive.

Despite this, it's frantic yellow charm does not translate into enough sweetness, even pacing and heart to compete with the Despicable Me films before it.

Younger children will definitely get a kick out of the loud antics of everyone's favorite pill shaped troublemakers as they take the spotlight , though older audiences might be more nostalgiac for Gru and the girls accompanying them.… Expand
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lrbohnertOct 25, 2016
My son Calvyn and I watched Minions in Carmike Cinemas. I watched in the end of Minions credits about the song of Revolution by the musical guest The Beatles.
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SomePersonaJan 27, 2017
You can make a movie with just minions; there have been silent comedies in the past. You just have to make it funny. That's exactly where this movie fails; it's not that funny. The villain is not funny and the supporting characters are notYou can make a movie with just minions; there have been silent comedies in the past. You just have to make it funny. That's exactly where this movie fails; it's not that funny. The villain is not funny and the supporting characters are not that funny either. Coffin and Balda and their team of animators could have easily made a better movie had they had a more polished and imaginative script. Instead, they got the screenwriter of the Despicable Me theme park ride.… Expand
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slated289Feb 20, 2017
This is a great movie. The story was good. It even got me into Illumination Entertainment. Too bad it received mixed reviews among critics. I wish it would at least received positive reviews.
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MonkiReviewsMay 28, 2017
I was not happy with this movie. It started out good but got more boring as it went on. It didn't have humor in it as much as Despicible Me did, which is sad because that is what made the minions awesome. All in all, it wasn't great.
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McJuggerThunderApr 15, 2017
This movie was good even though it wasn't as good as Despicable Me. There were some stupid scenes but overall this movie was ok. A harmless flick for the kiddies.
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JPKJun 7, 2019
Not Very Good
Minions should’ve been the Minions at their absolute best and funniest, But unfortunately they can’t really handle having their own movie.
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JLuis_001Sep 7, 2017
This film makes it clear that their protagonists are not as flashy as to hold a complete film for themselves, the Minions are sketches, small moments to cause laughter.

This shouldn't have been a movie.
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faythegrayOct 10, 2017
Are you looking for a movie that will tighten your abdominal muscles from excessive laughter? Look no further, the Minions is a hilariously cute movie. You can look forward to scene after scene of amusing entertainment. These little servantsAre you looking for a movie that will tighten your abdominal muscles from excessive laughter? Look no further, the Minions is a hilariously cute movie. You can look forward to scene after scene of amusing entertainment. These little servants will delight any audience with joy as they work on accomplishing any task they are faced with. You won't regret watching this cute, fun-filled, and family friendly animated movie. The minions are small, yellow, cylindrical creatures, who have one or two eyes. They are shaped like bananas but they look big and round shape and they also look like big water pump metal shape too. Each minions looks are different by weight, size, height and shape. Most of them have spiky hair, some of them are bald with no hair. Speaking like a Minion isn’t just a matter of making nonsensical sounds with foreign words thrown in here and there. Minions talk a lot like babies. Each words they say is different, only thing is understandable is banana how they say it. Most time they copy what the other person says with funniest accent,but some of the words are similar to english words if you compare them.
Minions are really funny characters in the movie, Minions. Their little, chubby stature and yellow color adds to their cuteness; which is accommodated by their gibberish mixture of languages results in many hilarious phrases. For example, minions sing a lot of popular songs that sound amusing when delivered from their little cartoonist faces, like YMCA (originally by Village People). Their witty little faces were designed without a nose, and some minions have one eye while others have two, with different colors. They are very expressive and mischievous in a humorous way, they love attention. As the minions search for the ultimate master to serve, they deliver an amusing entertainment of shenanigans throughout the movie. There are so many funny scenes in the movie, Minions, which makes the movie more interesting and fun to watch. Since minions are funny themselves by just the way they look, it makes the audience want to see more of their cuteness and funny roles. They look so silly with the electric looking pieces of hair hanging out of their yellow, bald heads. I remember watching the scene pretty much in every movie they came out with which never goes out of my head is when the minions say “banana.” Just the way they pronounce it with little cute baby eyes is hilarious. The part when one of the minions said “banana” he was actually starving at that point in the boat at the middle of the ocean so his friend across him looked like a banana to him and he tried to eat him so that made the movie silly and funny. There are also many funny scenes in the movie, for instance, when they get lucky and achieve stuff without even trying which makes it funny. One of the minions pulled the throne knife out of the stone while people were trying to arrest him, but when he pulled it out people were amazed. This resulted in him becoming the king. So overall the minions look funny talk funny and also act funny which makes every part of the movie funny.
It isn’t always easy to find a movie that everyone agrees on. Luckily, you don’t have to look any further! Minions is an entertaining motion picture for people of all ages. A simple, yet captivating feature that has reasonably developed a considerable amount of publicity. According to the box office, Minions attained a $115.2 million debut; the second biggest animated film opening in history. Whether you are looking for a cute date night, a pleasant family outing, or just want a good laugh, this animated film will not disappoint. From toddlers to seniors, this cute film has captured the attention of a broad audience. It is easy for younger children to follow the plot, but still maintains enough mature humor to keep the interest of an older crowd. An all around feel-good the whole family can enjoy together. If spending quality time as a family unit is important to you, definitely consider Minions. Parents can appreciate seeing their children joyfully laugh at the silliness of the characters, while also enjoying the movie themselves. A perfect group affair that everyone will adore. Minions, is an adorable film everyone will enjoy. These wacky characters have comically grasped the attention and hearts of the audience. Between their looks and personality, no one can resist how adorable the minions are. This movie will have everyone in the audience with their faces full of laughter. From toddlers to seniors, anyone who watches Minions will have a wonderful time.… Expand
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FilipeNetoAug 11, 2021
As I've had the opportunity to say before, in other reviews, animated cinema has been prodigal in the emergence of films that, following box office hits, give prominence to secondary characters who, somehow, won the public's sympathy.As I've had the opportunity to say before, in other reviews, animated cinema has been prodigal in the emergence of films that, following box office hits, give prominence to secondary characters who, somehow, won the public's sympathy. "Minions" does nothing more than repeat this recipe again, knowing in advance that it would be a box office and a merchandising hit. For the studio, this film was worth it only because of the guaranteed cash flow, and the film reveals this to us because of the little investment made in a quality plot.

Really, the film doesn't have a specific story: we just see an outline of the Minions' life trajectory, extremely light and far-fetched, before we follow three of them on a trip to the US, in search of a new boss, a villain to who serve and, of course, to annoy. The film works as a prequel to the first movie in the "Despicable Me" franchise, an expendable prequel, made with money in mind, based on unthinkable characters for protagonists: suffice it to say that the Minions make me think of cheese puffs. It's not the kind of character I would bet to star in a movie.

As a result of all this, the film is excessively long for the plot it brings, it is predictable and is full of problems of logic and historical rigor (it is set in the 70s). I'm willing to forgive the anachronies, but the problems of logic and the film's uneven pace are harder to put aside. Being a comedy, I found the film excessively lukewarm. There's really almost nothing to laugh about, especially considering that the Minions' nonsense, which was funny in "Despicable Me", loses its force here. The overture scene works reasonably well, but it keeps getting worse from there. It lacks, above all, creativity and good ideas, a dose of commitment in creating a film that simply relies on the cuteness of its characters. It was, from the start, doomed to be a disaster.

On a technical level, the film also doesn't do as well as it would be desirable. The most salvific aspect turns out to be the visual style, colourful, vivid and vibrant, pleasing to the eye. However, this is something that almost becomes mandatory and demandable in a film that was composed with the most modern resources of computer graphic animation. The satisfactory work of the voice actors is also noteworthy. With his well-modulated voice and impeccable diction, Geoffrey Rush has done very well as a narrator, Pierre Coffin was very competent at voicing the Minions (although the voices never sound very different from each other) and John Hamm seems to really enjoy his work. Jennifer Saunders was OK, but Sandra Bullock didn't convince me. The film also features several other very good voice actors, such as Steve Carell, Michael Keaton or Steve Coogan, but does not give enough time or attention to their characters. Another positive technical aspect of the film is the soundtrack, which uses several outstanding rock songs wisely and without exaggeration.… Expand
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AvengerDragon56Jul 10, 2019
This is actually the worst movie I have ever seen in my life! I hate it with all of my heart!
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BrunoVn00Apr 1, 2019
I give this a 0 because there's literally nothing I liked from this. Just like with The Emoji Movie, I watched this because I was forced and it was like a nightmare. Before the Emoji Movie, I thought this was the worst thing to happen toI give this a 0 because there's literally nothing I liked from this. Just like with The Emoji Movie, I watched this because I was forced and it was like a nightmare. Before the Emoji Movie, I thought this was the worst thing to happen to mainstream animation. Just an hour and a half waste of time with stupid and non-sensical jokes, incoherent plot that contradicts itself halfway through the movie and the minions...God, the minions.

Spin-offs or sequels with the comic relief as a protagonist are always destined to be bad and this was no exception. Don't start saying that I don't have the right to criticise and have an opinion on a stupid movie aimed to children...But let me tell you that kids don't deserve this level of stupidity, in fact that makes it EVEN worse, because you try to tell me that this movie is trying to teach kids that this is entertaining and this is good humor? You're telling me that this movie is trying to make kids stupid? Being a kids movie it's not an excuse, I'm sorry.… Expand
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TomtagApr 14, 2019
This was such a disappointing movie. The plot sucked and there was too much fun.
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MiloGrayJan 22, 2020
A fun family film to watch with YOUNGER kids. Even being a teenager is still kinda enjoyed it tho
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pur__0_0__Aug 9, 2021
I had watched Despicable Me just to understand the memes and to get within the lines of the pop culture. I never understood the deal with the Facebook memes which have pictures of Minions in them and have quotes written next to them. So II had watched Despicable Me just to understand the memes and to get within the lines of the pop culture. I never understood the deal with the Facebook memes which have pictures of Minions in them and have quotes written next to them. So I used to think Minions always speak out funny one liners for the audience to have a quick laugh at. After watching Despicable Me I realised this was nothing but cheap publicity, but then I decided to watch the whole franchise anyway, and so here we are. After having watched the original trilogy, this one feels a step back, but that doesn't mean it isn't entertaining enough.
Minions is a spin-off to the Despicable Me franchise (the name of the franchise is Despicable Me or Minions, I will never know). This tells the story of how the Minions found Gru and became his, well, minions. In the beginning the Minions were only wild animals who used to serve whoever was evil. They move on from one master to another, until they have none left. And that's when three Minions set out on an adventure - Bob, Kevin and Stuart (isn't it funny that they have English names even though they were born before humans existed?).
The franchise has a really good animation style. It looks cute enough to be memorable, especially seeing the Minions take part in activities in the things they see for the first time. Even the action scenes of these movies are incredible. Scarlet Overkill being shown as a total badass and then getting her comeuppance made this movie so much fun to watch. Queen Elizabeth's mockery was also very funny, especially the part where one of the Minions tries to pull the sword out of the stone. The ending with Gru was also very unexpected and gave the movie a happy (?) ending.
What this movie lacks in, however, is the storytelling. This is not a good movie, but rather a good "enough" movie. There's nothing in this which you haven't seen before. The plot is mostly predictable, many parts are very annoying to watch, especially Scarlet being a generic female villain who always wins with martial arts. Other than Queen Elizabeth and Herb there weren't any memorable characters. Herb was memorable and still I forgot his name.
Minions is one of those movies I can imagine kids going crazy over, since the movie is targeted only for them. If you're an adult you will find this movie very childish. It's not like the Despicable Me trilogy which is fun for the whole family. It has just selected all the things which made the franchise marketable and went all out in showing them here, namely, Minions.… Expand
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CoolPerson1234Oct 4, 2020
This movie is so boring and nothing happens the entire movie, the minions shouldn't even have a movie since they are made for comic relief purposes and not main stars. And the movie is so annoying with tons of unfunny jokes. I would recommendThis movie is so boring and nothing happens the entire movie, the minions shouldn't even have a movie since they are made for comic relief purposes and not main stars. And the movie is so annoying with tons of unfunny jokes. I would recommend you guys to watch Inside Out rather than this garbage movie as it's a better 2015 movie. I do not want to watch this filler.… Expand
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jakandjoeMay 3, 2021
the movie is ok it has alot of potty talk and dumb jokes but it's good for kids
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FLInfiniteJul 7, 2021
I hate these yellow little pills. I want to put all of the population in a microwave and watch as they all melt and SUFFER A SLOW AND PAINFUL DEATH.
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sonic-fan-ultraJul 6, 2022
I think we didn't needed this movie to begin with..............................
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DestroyAllHumanAug 1, 2022
It's **** minions, what did you expect, it could be worse, the animation is decent and it is decently entertaining and the humor surely is there... it's mediocre.
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DontBeAJinxFeb 9, 2023
it was pretty ok for me.. I enjoyed it and the story even though I wanted it to go a different route..
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alerikandersonMay 9, 2023
The director of this film gave us a dumpster fire instead of a good spinoff.
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omotestGumpApr 2, 2023
Fun characters and movie, but... It was kind of off-putting.

The film features Despicable Me's popular character, the Minions. The film is supposed to be a prequel, but it is mostly a British satire, and for a PG-rated comedy, there are aFun characters and movie, but... It was kind of off-putting.

The film features Despicable Me's popular character, the Minions. The film is supposed to be a prequel, but it is mostly a British satire, and for a PG-rated comedy, there are a lot of black jokes. Some of the gags are funny, but many of them are juvenile. If you think the film is funny, you will be offended by such gags. The dancing of the guards is disgusting. The uncle's naked dancing is more offensive than funny.

I was not satisfied with this kind of storyline to begin with. The story is too childish and sketchy about going to a bad guy party and serving the most powerful bad guy. Couldn't they have come up with a better theme or script? The characters are adorable.

If parents and children saw this movie together, the children would be immediately attracted to the characters and would say it was interesting. But the parents don't take it very seriously. They are not interested in black jokes and a script that could be improved.… Expand
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PrismozJul 19, 2023
This movie is just so unbelievably boring it's even confusing, like, "oh yes, let's give the annoying side characters used just to sell merch their own movie, what could go wrong?"
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