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Living by her father’s motto
that “monogamy isn’t realistic”,
men’s magazine journalist Amy
(Amy Schumer) is a sexually
voracious serial dater who’s
suddenly faced with the scary
prospect of commitment when
she meets nice guy sports-
doctor Aaron (Bill Hader).
Skit-com specialist Schumer’s
movie debut has immediately
cemented her as a comedy
superstar and her whip-smart screenplay, which
subverts the rom-com formula by reversing gender
stereotypes, is tailored to showcase her irrepressible
wit. Coupled with director Judd Apatow, whose
prior forays into this genre successfully balanced
vulgarity and charm (Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old
Virgin), they’re a perfect match, and the result is
one of the best and funniest romantic comedies in
years. There’s also great supporting roles for NBA
star LeBron James, WWE hunk John Cena, and a
hilarious and unrecognisable Tilda Swinton as Amy’s
ruthless boss.
An off the rails rom-com
TRAINWRECK
Easier to find on the internet
than a photo of Kim Kardashian
balancing a champagne bottle
on her behind, the minions have
taken the world by monsoon.
We grew to love these adorable
little corn cobs in the first
two Despicable Me films, so
it was only a matter of time
before they got their very own
feature, which just happens to
be an origin story. Seemingly
immortal (they’ve been around
since the dinosaurs roamed the Earth), Bob, Kevin
and Stuart set out on behalf of the tribe to find a new
master to serve, and wind up assisting supervillain
Scarlett Overkill (voiced by Sandra Bullock). Following
a hysterical history lesson and a trip to Villain-Con in
Orlando, it’s off to swinging sixties’ London, where
Scarlett intends to swipe Queen Elizabeth’s crown.
It’s all appropriately adorable, and kids of all ages will
love it. Whether or not the minions can carry a spin-off
franchise on their own remains to be seen, but on the
strength of this first solo outing (which grossed over
$1 billion in global box office), it’s safe to say these
little yellow critters will be back.
What exactly are they, and where did they come from?
MINIONS
DVD & BD
Deleted Scenes
Gag Reel
Line-O-Rama
BD ONLY
Extended Scenes
The Dogwalker
Directing Athletes: A Blood Sport
Behind-the-Scenes
Trainwreck Comedy Tour
Bridesmaids
EXTRAS
FURTHER VIEWING
Release Date: 18/11/15
Format:
DVD & BD
Three all new mini movies –
Cro Minion, Competition, Binky
Nelson Unpacified
Jingle Bells Minion Style
BD ONLY
Around the World Interactive Map
Behind the Goggles – The
Illumination Story of the
Minions
Despicable Me 1 & 2
EXTRAS
FURTHER VIEWING
Release Date: Out Now
Format: TOP
HITS
TOP
HITS
visit REVIEWS DVD&BD
Amy Schumer’s original
screenplay called for a “Tilda
Swinton Type” to play her
boss at the men’s magazine.
Judd Apatow called up Tilda
Swinton and offered her the part.
Apparently, Swinton is fan of
Apatow and was looking to join
his comedy universe.
DID YOU KNOW...
The language known as
“Minionese” which is spoken
by the minions is a mix of
several different languages
including English, Spanish,
German, French, Italian,
Portuguese, Malay, Hebrew
and Gibberish.
DID YOU KNOW...
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