Many animated films could easily be adapted into live-action films, but I don’t understand why anyone would come up with the idea that a live-action film Minions Film is a good idea. With the trend of converting Disney films into live-action films, it seemed inevitable that other production companies would also consider live-action versions of popular animated films. One of the first adaptations announced outside of Disney is the upcoming live-action version from Universal/Dreamworks How to train your dragon. I’m a little skeptical about this adaptation, although it could be fun if they do Toothless and the dragons right.

However, there is a possible live-action adaptation that an interviewer recently mentioned and that I definitely don’t want to see – Minions. In conversation with Chris Renaud – the director Despicable Me 4 – an interviewer from FilmHounds brought up other live-action films and asked about the possibility of a live-action film Minions Film. I don’t blame the interviewer for asking the question based on current trends. I am incredibly relieved that director Chris Renaud responded: “God, I hope not.”Despicable Meand the separation minion Films, is an animation franchise that wouldn’t work as a live-action film.

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A live-action Minions movie is a terrible idea

“Minions” was a lackluster film that didn’t translate well into live-action

There are so many reasons why a live-action Minions Film sounds like a terrible idea. First of all minion The film has lost what was great about it. Despicable Me – a draw for audiences of all ages. The original film had clever humor and messages that adults could also identify with. The spin-off featuring the Henchmen bored me to death, and I wasn’t the only one. The mediocre rating on Rotten Tomatoes shows how subpar the film was. If Illumination Entertainment couldn’t produce a great animated film about the Henchmen, they shouldn’t invest more money in a live-action adaptation.

The Despicable Me The animation style of the franchise also relies on disproportionate and exaggerated proportions. Gru has toothpick legs that thin out towards the ankles, Lucy has a thin neck that shouldn’t support her head, and the kids all have enormous heads that are as wide as their shoulders. Without the stylistic animation, they would lose their charm. Additionally, the Minions look like bright yellow thumbs with googly eyes and noodle arms (except when they’re evil Minions or Mega Minions). I can’t think of a live-action design for the Minions that doesn’t look either ridiculous or terrifying.

Why live-action films are so risky

Animation is an art style with its own advantages

Even though the authors have devised a clever and funny plot, a live-action minion Film would be a bad idea, as live-action adaptations are generally risky. A big part of what makes animated films popular is the stylistic choices of the animators and the advantages of the medium. In addition, In live-action adaptations of animated films, the emotions and expression of the original are often lost. Examples of this are the photorealistic approach in The Lion King And The Jungle Book.

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I love both of these live-action films, but they pale in comparison to the animated versions. It’s much easier to recognize, identify with, and empathize with the characters’ emotions when they’re animated than trying to read the faces of realistic versions. In trying to breathe life into the Minions, they might lose the characters’ expressiveness and personality. This will isolate the fans who still love the creatures and annoy anyone who’s sick of their antics. I’d rather they kept the Minions as supporting characters in the animated films. Despicable Me Movies.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes

Minions

Created by

Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio, Sergio Pablos

Pour

Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud, Jemaine Clement

RELATIONSHIPS

Gru (master), Dr. Nefario (employee), each other (brotherly bond)

alliance

Greetings

Race

Minions (genetically modified creatures)

Video games

Despicable Me: The Game, Despicable Me: Minion Rush

Powers

Enormous durability, high intelligence in mechanics and technology

STORY

Minions have been around since the dawn of time. They have evolved from single-celled yellow organisms to beings who serve their most despicable masters. In Gru, they find their ultimate master and assist him in his villainous and later heroic endeavors.

Old

Undetermined (existed since the beginning of time)

Height

Approximately 3 feet (91 cm)

Comic books

Minions: Paella #1

status

Lively

biography

The Minions are small, yellow, cylindrical creatures with one or two eyes. They speak an incomprehensible mix of languages ​​and are known for their mischievous and playful behavior. Despite their comical antics, they are incredibly loyal to Gru and are gifted in a variety of tasks, particularly in the fields of mechanics and engineering.

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