Minions: The Rise of Gru Review

 

 ON DIGITAL AUGUST 30, 2022,
4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™AND DVD SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Now with even more frolic and fun from the world’s most irresistible Minions, fans get a chance to learn the comedy-filled origin story of how Gru and the Minions became the world’s most villainous team! Jam-packed with exclusive bonus content, this Collector’s Edition includes two all-new mini movies, hilarious outtakes, a how-to draw (& animate) lesson with co-director Brad Ableson and tons of activities the whole family can enjoy.
 
Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement. 

With Gru on the run, the Minions attempt to learn martial arts to help save him, and Gru discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends. 

Our Review:

We loved watching the Minions movie in 4K UHD. It was fun seeing Gru as a child and how he got his start being a Villain. Gru wants to join his favorite supervillain group called the Vicious 6. When he gets an interview with them, they tell him that he is just a child, and they didn't want him on their team. Gru decides to steal from them to prove he can be a bad guy. 

After Gru gets kidnapped, the Minions set out to rescue their mini boss. There are so many funny things that happen as they are trying to get to San Francisco, where Gru is being kept. The Minions don't have enough money to buy a plane ticket, so they dress up like pilots and fly the plane going to San Francisco. Each one of the Minions have a different personality that makes this movie so fun to watch. There is never a dull moment. We loved it when the Minions wouldn't get their way, they would give someone puppy dog eyes and then people would give in to them every time. We know you will love this movie as much as our family does!

There are also some cool bonus features like Minion Martial Arts and the Outtakes were really good. This includes 2 Mini-Movies that you don't want to miss. They are just as funny as The Rise of Gru. 

 
BONUS FEATURES on 4K UHD, BLU-RAY^TM, DVD AND DIGITAL for your collection:

• POST MODERN MINIONS (MINI MOVIE) – Experience one Minion’s rise and fall as an artistic genius when he sneaks into a 1970’s post-modern art gallery with a fellow Minion and unintentionally creates an explosive new art form that is declared by a snooty art critic as the greatest art he’s ever seen. When the critic moves onto the next new artist, our Minion tries everything to get back in the spotlight, which accidentally leads to his next unexpected career. 
• MINIONS AND MONSTERS (MINI MOVIE) – Follow a newbie Minion as he joins three more experienced Minions in playing a 1970’s fantasy role-playing game. After struggling to gain the skills needed to master the game, the newbie unexpectedly rises to the occasion and saves the day, earning him the magical crown and the appreciation of his buddies.

• EXTENDED SCENE
• OUTTAKES
• CHARACTER PROFILES
  • GRU
  • WILD KNUCKLES
  • BELLE BOTTOM
  • MASTER CHOW
  • THE VICIOUS 6
  • BIKER
• GRU-VY ANIMATION - Join Steve Carell and the directors as they take us through the animation process. From Concept Art, through Storyboards and on to the Final Film, with every Gru-vy step in between explained in fun and fascinating detail.
• THE '70S - FASHION, FOOD & FUNK - A behind the scenes look at the 1970’s through the lens of MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU.  From fashion to music, cultural phenomenon and back – the cast and filmmakers are bringing the 1970’s to a whole new generation.
• MINION MARTIAL ARTS - In this 1970s inspired martial arts movie throwback, we hear from the film’s directors about their inspiration, how they created authenticity in animation, the role the many martial artists in the cast played to bring it to life and how you teach a Minion to fight.
• HOW TO DRAW (& ANIMATE) WITH BRAD ABLESON - Co-director Brad Ableson shows us how to draw all of our favorite characters.
  • MINION
  • YOUNG GRU
  • KUNG FU STUART
• LAIR FLAIR: MAKE YOUR OWN MINION HIDEOUT - The Minions aren’t the only ones who can build a secret lair — now you can, too! (And yours doesn’t have to be built under Gru’s bed.)
  • THE LAIR
  • DISCO BUBBLES
  • JET PACK
• SUPER STYLE SHOP - The Minion uniform of overalls and goggles is timeless. Simple yet functional. But sometimes Minions have a casual day out and can abandon their work attire for something more fashionable. Here’s how can create fresh new fashion for YOUR Minions!
  • BELL BOTTOMS AND BANDANA
  • FRINGE VEST AND CHUNKY NECKLACE