Lots of fun but every time the Scarlet Overkill plot kicks in, the film slows to a grinding halt.

Rating: 7/10 (25 April 2016)

In this third installment of the "Despicable Me" franchise, the Minions are in search of a master and the first portion of the film is a look back through history of their trying to find one. Then, the movie switches to 1968 and their music-filled quest to become sidekicks for the evil Scarlet Overkill as well as ruling the UK.
I enjoyed "Minions" and think it's a big step up from the previous installment of "Despicable Me". This is because in "Despicable Me 2", the film was great whenever the Minions were there but ground to a boring halt whenever the plot reared its ugly head. Here, however, it's mostly Minions and their antics...but once again, the film does bog down when it comes to the plot involving Scarlet Overkill...mostly because it's NOT fun. So, when it's just the Minions being goofy, the film is lovable and fun. And, this is great because mostly the film just involves the characters being funny and cute...especially in the first half hour or so. Is it as wonderful as the first film, "Despicable Me"? No...but it is fun, very clever and worth seeing in a 'just turn your brain off and enjoy' sort of way.