An unfortunate sequel

Rating: 4/10 (13 January 2016)

I always work to take every single movie on their own merit and not hold them up against the previous one. The beginning is really cute and the idea of the minions and how they began is a little interesting and a little cute.
The movie, however, on a whole doesn't work. The story seems put together quickly and it shows. If you can call it a storyline. I'm not so certain there is a true story line in this movie and that is the biggest issue.
I often find that part 3 of any movie title is going for quick cash and didn't take the time and effort that a normal animated movie goes through. But again, I work hard to only base each movie on it's own merit. Just a quick fact that a lot of the 3rds (like Madagascar 3; Toy Story 3, and others) are rarely put together well. Which saddens me as I look forward to each and every one with great anticipation.
I think this movie could have been cute had they worked harder on the story and taken a bit longer for release.
And I thought Sandra Bulluck wasn't a great choice as a voice in an animated flick. Her voice comes off a bit flat, it's her expressive face that makes her a good actress and with a voice over part in animation that doesn't work. At least not as a lead character, in my opinion.
I am a huge collector of animated flicks and I haven't bought this one yet. I borrowed a friends who wasn't happy with it. After seeing it I can't bring myself to be willing to spend the money to own it. Maybe if it ever ends up on Craigslist for 3 bucks I will.... maybe...