Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)

 

Set in 1976, Gru is trying to join the Vicious Six, the top super villain group at the time.  Gru is not quite 11 years old, but already has a plan for his life.  That is pretty impressive.  He feels like the minions are holding him back.  We all know how this is going to work.  The macguffin of the story is a Chinese Horoscope amulet, which is pretty cool looking.  The villains are pretty funny and unique and given those odd powers that the Gruniverse is known for.  The minions also have to prove their worth to Gru as well.  It all works out, with a few call forwards to the Despicable Me movies and lots of 70s music (some of this was better than others).  Gru has risen!  Well, at least started to rise.

I am impressed that they have gotten five movies with Minions out.  This one was actually better than the first one, which proves that minions are second bananas and need Gru to bounce off to work properly.  The voice actors are great, and it was nice to hear Michelle Yeoh in a comedic turn.  I wish my kung fu training was that quick.  I am not sure how many more movies then can do, but I would be willing to be there is a Despicable Me 4, with Baby Grucy.