Minions: The Rise of Gru
PG, 2022, Universal Pictures
Director:
Kyle Balda, Jonathan del Val, Brad Ableson
Starring:
Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin
Plot:
The untold story of one twelve-year-old's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain.
1
Booby-traps braved for treasure
Themes: Effort, Overcoming Challenges, Perseverance, Treasure
2
Minions manipulate being hired
Themes: Determination, Empathy, Manipulation, Optimism, Rejection
3
Rebellious teen desires despicableness
Themes: Meanness, Mischievous, Obnoxious, Selfishness
5
Youngster steals villain's medallion
Themes: Chaos, Distraction, Disturbance, Stealing, Teamwork
6
Gru & Minions escape villains
Themes: Escape, Luck, Success, Thinking Fast
7
Thugs underestimate female master
Themes: Appearances, Confronting Evil, Outward Appearance, Strength, Underestimate
8
"Doubt exists only in the mind"
Themes: Abuse, Believing in Yourself, Confidence, Doubt, Experience vs Inexperience, Failure, Training
9
Minions fired after poor choice
Themes: Bosses, Disappointment, Excuses, Facing Trials, Foolishness, Rejection
10
Novice pilot ignores manual
Themes: Experience vs Inexperience, Foolishness, Instruction, Knowledge
11
Heroes faced transformed villains
Themes: Attack, Confronting Evil, Hidden Danger, Spiritual Warfare, Transformation
12
Minions attempt to rescue Gru
Themes: Confronting Evil, Facing Trials, Fear, Meanness, Transformation
13
Minions' kung fu master training
Themes: Learning, Practice, Teachability, Training