Six keys to decide if "Minions & Monsters" is worth seeing

The beloved yellow Minions are back on the big screen in "Minions & Monsters," a new adventure set in the roaring 1920s. Sixteen years after their debut in "Despicable Me," these characters find themselves masterless and seeking purpose. The film delves into their journey as they discover the world of cinema, which becomes a central theme and a new avenue for their antics. Directed by Pierre Coffin, who has been a key figure in the franchise, the story follows Kevin, Stuart, and Bob, joined by new Minions James and Henry, as they encounter a mysterious green creature named Goomi. Goomi, inspired by the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft, initially appears friendly but harbors a dark plan for Earth. The film is packed with cinematic references, paying homage to silent film icons like Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, as well as classic sci-fi and monster movies such as "Godzilla," "The Day the Earth Stood Still," "The Fly," "Plan 9 from Outer Space," and "It Came from Outer Space." Director George Lucas also makes a cameo appearance. For the first time, the film explains the origin of the Minions' iconic blue overalls, linking it to the eccentricity of one of their members. The Minions' rise to media stardom is a key plot point, with the film exploring how they are perceived and treated as celebrities. The voice cast includes Abelito, who lends his voice to Goomi, and Carlos Vallarta as an alien conqueror. Sports journalist Alberto Lati voices a powerful, duplicitous film producer. "Minions," the first solo film for the characters released in 2015, remains one of the highest-grossing films of all time, having earned over a billion dollars against a production budget of $74 million.

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For the first time, it will be known why the Minions wear blue overalls. And no, it's not because they are eternal workers and durable, but because it has to do with the eccentricity of one of them.