‘Minions & Monsters’ Review: Animated Anarchy Hits Hollywood Hills
The latest installment in the Minions franchise, 'Minions & Monsters,' debuts with a shift to 1920s Hollywood.
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The brief
The animated feature 'Minions & Monsters' has premiered, drawing attention for its thematic transition into the Hollywood era of the 1920s. The film features a cast including Zoey Deutch, Jeff Bridges, Allison Janney, and Bobby Moynihan.
Coverage from outlets including Deadline, Roger Ebert, and discussingfilm.net highlights the film as a franchise refresh. Reviews characterize the project as both a humorous and heartfelt tribute to cinema, while Just Jared documented the cast’s appearance at the premiere.
Public and critical reception will continue to emerge as the film expands its reach following the premiere event. Whether the franchise will maintain this historical setting in future installments remains to be seen.
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Quick answers
Who is in the cast of 'Minions & Monsters'?
The film stars Zoey Deutch, Jeff Bridges, Allison Janney, and Bobby Moynihan.
What is the setting of the new film?
The story is set in 1920s Hollywood.
How has the film been reviewed?
Early coverage from outlets like Deadline and discussingfilm.net describes the film as a humorous and heartfelt ode to cinema.
Coverage (14)
- Bello again: Pierre Coffin, voice of the Minions, finally understands his yellow henchman kare11.com · 6h ago
- ‘Minions & Monsters’ Review: Antic Blend of Silliness and Cinephilia Delights, Until It Doesn’t Yahoo · 6h ago
- Movie Review: ‘Minions & Monsters’ is a very yellow mash note to Hollywood AP News · 6h ago
- Movie Review: 'Minions & Monsters' is a very yellow mash note to Hollywood WRAL · 6h ago
- Bello again: Pierre Coffin, voice of the Minions, finally understands his yellow henchman Yahoo · 6h ago
- Minions & Monsters review The Guardian · 6h ago
- Bello again: Pierre Coffin, voice of the Minions, finally understands his yellow henchman The Seattle Times · 6h ago
- ‘Minions & Monsters’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Cheer Madcap Animated Comedy Forbes · 6h ago
- Movie Review: 'Minions & Monsters' is a very yellow mash note to Hollywood Yahoo · 6h ago
- Zoey Deutch Wears Minion Yellow to 'Minions & Monsters' Premiere With Co-Stars Jeff Bridges, Allison Janney & Bobby Moynihan Just Jared · 1d ago
- New Minions film heads to 1920s Hollywood in franchise refresh Yahoo · 1d ago
- Minions & Monsters movie review Roger Ebert · 1d ago
- ‘Minions & Monsters’ Review – Illumination Delivers a Hilarious and Heartfelt Ode to Cinema discussingfilm.net · 1d ago
- ‘Minions & Monsters’ Review: Animated Anarchy Hits Hollywood Hills Deadline · 1d ago
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