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
Man braves booby-traps to gain treasure
Themes: Effort, Overcoming Challenges, Perseverance, Treasure
2
Rebellious teen desires to be despicable
Themes: Meanness, Mischievous, Obnoxious, Selfishness
4
Gru & Minions escape Vicious 6
Themes: Escape, Luck, Success, Thinking Fast
5
Novice pilot ignores instruction manual
Themes: Experience vs Inexperience, Foolishness, Instruction, Knowledge
6
"Doubt exists only in the mind"
Themes: Abuse, Believing in Yourself, Confidence, Doubt, Experience vs Inexperience, Failure, Training
7
Minions attempt to rescue Gru
Themes: Confronting Evil, Facing Trials, Fear, Meanness, Transformation
8
Thugs assume kung fu master weak because she's old
Themes: Appearances, Confronting Evil, Outward Appearance, Strength, Underestimate
9
Minions train to become kung fu masters
Themes: Learning, Practice, Teachability, Training