A delight

Rating: 8/10 (16 July 2015)

The little yellow fellows who assist Despicable Me's Gru have, over the centuries, always sought to help the biggest, baddest Boss around. And so, in the 1960s, Stuart, Kevin and Bob, seeking out a new Boss, end up working for villaness Scarlet Overkill as she seeks to usurp the British throne for herself.
The Minions find themselves in their own well-deserved feature, and it's a hoot. The story concentrates on just 3 of the Minions – a smart move, since we get to know them personally – although the full crew do turn up when necessary. Scarlet Overkill is a very good baddie, and the various scenarios are all colourfully realised (London is great, if geographically inaccurate). It is daft, and great fun.
For Beatles fans it is worth mentioning that there is a lovely Beatles-related gag in it. And, while the voice talent is all excellent, it is worth singling out Pierre Coffin, whose voice characterisations in the Minions' almost-language is a huge part of their charm.
The 3D is good in places, but mostly forgettable.