Minions Bring Silent Film Magic Back | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Minions & Monsters drops you into Hollywood’s silent film era with a riotous, banana-peel-fueled homage to cinema’s golden age. Director Pierre Coffin, who voices the Minions himself, channels silent comedy legends and early film pioneers like Méliès and Muybridge, turning the Minions’ gibberish into a language of pure expression. It’s a clever, fast-paced romp that laughs at the transition from silent to talkies — and sneaks in a love letter to classic cinema for kids who might not even know it’s happening. Think Lawrence of Arabia meets Citizen Kane, but with rubber duckies and chaos. It’s…