The Minions have evolved from Despicable Me sidekicks into global cultural icons, driven by a unique blend of "joyously absurd" slapstick comedy, gibberish dialogue, and a narrative paradox of serving evil masters. While achieving massive commercial success, the characters are sometimes criticized for being overwhelming in full-length features. For a detailed review, see the analysis at The Guardian . 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' Isn't Awful (Review)