
Minions: The Rise of Gru
In this prequel sequel, Gru (Steve Carrel) is intent on joining the Vicious6, a group of super villains who have deep-sixed their leader, Wild Knuckles (Alan Arkin). Even though the minions have given Gru nothing but unwavering loyalty and dedication to his cause, he doesn’t believe that the minions are ready for prime time. What 11 & ¾ year-old kid doesn’t need some help becoming a supervillain? As for Wild Knuckles, he’s furious that the team he founded tried to kill him. If you haven’t guessed, Minions: The Rise of Gru is about loyalty. Well, it’s about loyalty in those moments when it isn’t hilariously funny.
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