Minions: The Rise of Gru

• Animation
• Comedy
• Science Fiction
• Crime
• Family

Set against the vibrant, retro backdrop of the 1970s, this animated comedy charts the origin story of a relentlessly ambitious young Gru, obsessed with joining the notorious supervillain team, the Vicious 6. More than a simple villain origin, the film explores a surprisingly earnest yearning for acceptance and mentorship, fueled by a rejection of conventional pathways to success. Gru’s chaotic and utterly devoted Minions provide constant, slapstick-fueled disruption as he attempts to prove his villainous worth, resulting in a wildly energetic and often heartwarming portrayal of unconventional family. Its humor lands effectively by amplifying Gru’s overconfident schemes and the Minions' utter incompetence, creating a captivating and lighthearted adventure that celebrates embracing individuality, even (and especially) when that individuality leans toward delightfully wicked ambition.