Luckily, he finds an unlikely source for guidance — Wild Knuckles himself — and soon discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends. The auditory is rich in clarity and detail which allows the subtle environmental sounds in the recording to easily be heard. Minions and Monsters is a riff on Dungeons and Dragons, proving once and for all that Bards are indeed essential party members.

Whether it is Despicable Me or this Minions banner, you or the children are going for the Minions above all else. This is done very well and creates a tangible level of immersion that coincides with the onscreen events nicely. Unsurprisingly, the Minions got a prequel spinoff of their own in 2015, showing their original quest to find a new evil master, which eventually landed them on young Gru’s doorstep. At this rate, it wouldn’t be surprising if the next film in the franchise is titled Minions: Despicable Me 4. Idolising Wild Knuckles, the head of the notorious Vicious 6 supervillains, he manages to nab an interview for a position with the group, only to find that not only has Knuckles been ditched from the group, but that they also find Gru's application frankly - understandably - ridiculous, prompting him to go to great lengths to prove them wrong.The music plays an integral role in this presentation and the entire surround platform is used to present its varying elements. As good as Minions: The Rise of Gru looks in 1080p, the Ultra HD rendering, while not heads and shoulders above it, takes it to another level, making for a visually engaging and pleasing video presentation. Born into a family of villains and given a first name that may or may not have had some impact on his career decisions, Gru knows that he's expected to produce results. When the Vicious 6 oust their leader, legendary fighter Wild Knuckles (Alan Arkin), Gru interviews to become their newest member.

Not only boasting a Dolby Atmos track, the film comes in tow with a nice slew of extras both informative and kid friendly. Gru-vy Animation (1080p, 6:27): Exploring the animation process and what each stage accomplishes towards the finished film. Yet there’s a surprising amount of fine detail to the skin of the characters when examined up close, although that also makes the 2K origination more obvious. There’s no denying the popularity of the Minions for a generation and continued children who discover them every single day. In listening to the Dolby Atmos surround mix I found it to be of the active variety that makes steady use of the platform.With the help of the minions, who believe that he is the perfect tyrannical leader to follow, Gru discovers that anything is possible. LAIR FLAIR: MAKE YOUR OWN MINION HIDEOUT – The Minions aren't the only ones who can build a secret lair — now you can, too! Note that even in 4K, some of them do include upscaled material, especially the behind-the-scenes footage from the recording booths. GRU-VY ANIMATION – Join Steve Carell and the directors as they take us through the animation process.

Go into The Rise of Gru knowing that this is an excuse to watch the minions make a billion dollars for Universal with crazy hijinks, and you’ll end up probably being satisfied with the movie. For more about Minions: The Rise of Gru 4K and the Minions: The Rise of Gru 4K Blu-ray release, see Minions: The Rise of Gru 4K Blu-ray Review published by Martin Liebman on September 8, 2022 where this Blu-ray release scored 4. After seeing Minions I wouldn't say that my opinion has necessarily changed however I enjoyed the 90 minute adventure that opens with their beginnings, assortment of "bosses" throughout the eons, and their encounter with Scarlett Overkill, which ultimately leads them to the boss we all know and love. Here we get a tale that consists of a period story where we get to see both Gru and his Minions early on, providing a glimpse into their devotion to one another.A previous film featuring the minions had already done the 1980s, so another louder decade was obviously gonna be put on notice. 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.