This Minions movie reveals the back story of these adorable creatures of Despicable Me – what madness and amusement will they be up to now?
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Ever wondered what a Minion does behind closed doors? Or what Minions are really made of?
Since these ridiculously bubbly characters were introduced in Despicable Me (2010), they’ve taken the world by yellow storm. Now, they’re getting their very own story told – and all of our Minion-related questions may finally be answered!
Three Little Minions
The Minions movie is centred upon the trio of Kevin, Stuart and Bob (all voiced by Pierre Coffin), familiar faces from the original Despicable Me series of films. If you diligently stayed for the bonus end credits scene in Despicable Me 2, you’ll remember that they adorably ‘auditioned’ and got the part for Minions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnjrUrCTBP4
Follow the three of them and their Minion race back to the beginning of time. They’ve existed for only one purpose: To serve history’s most despicable villains. From the terrifying prehistoric apex predator T-Rex (yes, that’s right) to the fearsome fanged Dracula, the Minions have quite a strong portfolio of former employers – think Google and Apple, but evil.
Unfortunately, as most of us are aware, Minions are quite the clumsy bunch. After accidentally destroying all their nefarious masters, they decide to isolate themselves in Antarctica, where they slowly sink into purposeless depression.
Tired of seeing his comrades so hopeless, Kevin devises a plan to hunt for the next top villain to serve.
Villain Convention of Unconventional Villains
Along with rebellious Stuart and kid Bob, Kevin ventures out to a villain convention, where the most despicable felons gather. There, they compete for the right to serve the stylish and ambitious Scarlet Overkill (voiced by Sandra Bullock), who is determined to dominate the world as the first female super-villain.
What silly antics will the Minions pull to convince Scarlet to take them under her wing? What bizarre adventures await the cute Minions? And will Scarlet be able to fulfil her goal – especially with the bumbling Minions in tow? You’ll have to watch this movie to keep up with all the hilarity.
Colour Me Happy
Just in time for the release of Minions, the Pantone Colour Institute has released a new colour just for the little buggers, called Minion Yellow.
This cute colour was created by balancing out the yellow façade of the Minions. Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, explained that Pantone Minion Yellow “is the colour of hope, joy and optimism”. How lovely.
Popular R&B Singer Pharrell Williams likely inspired the creation of this pleasant colour, as his hit song “Happy” was featured in Despicable Me 2.
Eiseman also said that Minion Yellow “[lights] the way to the intelligence of an open mind”. Well, I don’t know about smarts but the silly Minions will certainly entertain and snuggle their way further into our hearts.
By Pamela Chow
Minions [PG]
Director: Pierre Coffin & Kyle Balda
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Pierre Coffin, Michael Keaton & Jon Hamm
Genre: Comedy, Animation
Run length: TBA
Release: 18 Jun
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