Minions

"Everybody's favorite 'Despicable Me' characters get their own movie, and it's as hilarious as you might expect, but somewhat disappointingly stronger in concept than in story." 

"Calibrated to tickle out maximum giggles from the film’s toddler audience. Not from their parents. If Minions were a toy, you’d hide its batteries." 

"It's not whether this prequel can mint money; that's a given. The questions is: Can the minions carry a movie all by their mischievous mini-selves? 'Fraid not (...) Rating: ★★ (out of four)" 

"The story [lacks] a clear narrative or emotional throughline to connect all of the film’s setpieces (...) The film's slapstick-y gags are often amusing." 

"'Minions' (...) tests the notion that what audiences enjoyed as a side dish can satisfy as an entrée (...) While the minions are certainly little, yellow and different, “Minions” has probably mined them for about as much comedy as they can provide as leading men" 

"The prequel to 'Despicable Me' is like trying to form a rock band out of three Ringos (...) The whole movie feels like filler (...) Rating: ★½ (out of four)" 

"Can the Minions carry an entire film? The answer – surprisingly, pleasingly and resoundingly – is yes. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)"