I LOVE Minions, but was sadly disappointed.

Rating: 6/10 (24 July 2015)

As my title says, I loved the Minions in DM1 and DM2, I cannot tell you how much I looked forward to this film, especially after seeing the trailer which, I suppose as expected, has the best of the one liners.
Maybe my expectations were too high but I was left disappointed. The plot is just not very good and just not funny enough. Some laughs, don't get me wrong, but considering the potential with these funny yellow blighters, not nearly enough. DM1 and DM2 had me quoting lines for days after and chuckling to myself (It's so fluffy!!!). Minions has one line (or word, you all know it!) and that is about it.
The first few minutes of this film had far more potential (those that have watched it will probably understand what I mean) and I wished the had spent the first film charting their progress through history. Maybe the will be left for the inevitable Prequel!!
I am sure plenty of kids and families will love it. I saw it with several 7 year olds who said it was good, but I guess that was post cinema excitement. All parents agreeing it wasn't DM.
On the cast note, I like Sandra Bullock, but her voice adds nothing to the character. Poor casting I'm afraid. Whoever cast Gru got it spot on for an animated film.
The franchise will make a killing out of the merchandise which is everywhere. They've done THAT job very well. I just wished they had spent a little more time on the gags.