Simply perfect

Rating: 10/10 (14 July 2015)

This is not a complicated film. There is no sophisticated humour. Most of it is toddler level.
The plot is summarized on the trailers. The minions are a tribe of yellow round things that want to assist villains in their villainy. They have been doing this since the dawn of time. Historically they have run in to difficulties in their quest to identify the perfect bad guy to serve. After repeated failures they withdrew to the arctic and attempted to entertain themselves, putting the concerns of other life forms to the side.
The protagonists, Bob, Stuart and Kevin are three minions that decided to brave the unknown and seek out a new leader. They depart and arrive in New York, in 1968. Essentially, we then follow their adventures throughout the film.
Wackiness ensues. The laws of physics are suspended. Gibberish is spoken to wondrous effect.
You don't have to be 2 years old to love this film. I personally love it, and I'm an adult without children. I don't even really like children, but if I had a child I imagine they would like this film. The Minions have this magical quality that forces the rational mind to check out, like anything adorable. They're mischievous, clumsy, and sweet - they want to do good, and this makes them endearing.
Some have complained that this movie lacks substance. I would respond that you don't need substance with a movie like this. It is gold, yellow gold.
But, I am sorry for all the mass marketing.