Minions: The Rise of Gru is On Blu-ray Now!

I was sent a copy of this movie to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

One of the best family movies over the summer- Minions: The Rise of Gru– is finally available to watch at home!

We went to see this in the theater and it was one of the best things we did over summer break. Whether you saw it over summer too or you were too busy splashing in the pool, you can watch it as many times as you want now when you pick it up on Blu-ray or DVD- or when you download it instantly on Digital!

About the movie:

Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement. When the infamous supervillain group, the Vicious 6, ousts their leader, Gru attempts to join their ranks but soon finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. With Gru on the run, the Minions attempt to learn martial arts to help save him, and Gru discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends. Packed with the franchise’s signature subversive humor, MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU features more thrilling action than any Despicable Me film ever before!

Our whole family has seen all the previous Minions and Despicable Me movies many times, so we knew this one would be hilarious too! This one didn’t let us down and we were all laughing and talking about our favorite parts long after the credits rolled.

The movie has been out on digital for a little bit but if you like physical movies, you can grab the Blu-ray or DVD now too. No matter which route you take, there are so many special features to look forward to:

• POST MODERN MINIONS (MINI MOVIE) – Experience one Minion’s rise and fall as an artistic genius when he sneaks into a 1970’s post-modern art gallery with a fellow Minion and unintentionally creates an explosive new art form that is declared by a snooty art critic as the greatest art he’s ever seen. When the critic moves onto the next new artist, our Minion tries everything to get back in the spotlight, which accidentally leads to his next unexpected career. 
• MINIONS AND MONSTERS (MINI MOVIE) – Follow a newbie Minion as he joins three more experienced Minions in playing a 1970’s fantasy role-playing game. After struggling to gain the skills needed to master the game, the newbie unexpectedly rises to the occasion and saves the day, earning him the magical crown and the appreciation of his buddies.

• EXTENDED SCENE
• OUTTAKES
• CHARACTER PROFILES
  • GRU
  • WILD KNUCKLES
  • BELLE BOTTOM
  • MASTER CHOW
  • THE VICIOUS 6
  • BIKER
• GRU-VY ANIMATION – Join Steve Carell and the directors as they take us through the animation process. From Concept Art, through Storyboards and on to the Final Film, with every Gru-vy step in between explained in fun and fascinating detail.
• THE ’70S – FASHION, FOOD & FUNK – A behind the scenes look at the 1970’s through the lens of MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU.  From fashion to music, cultural phenomenon and back – the cast and filmmakers are bringing the 1970’s to a whole new generation.
• MINION MARTIAL ARTS – In this 1970s inspired martial arts movie throwback, we hear from the film’s directors about their inspiration, how they created authenticity in animation, the role the many martial artists in the cast played to bring it to life and how you teach a Minion to fight.
• HOW TO DRAW (& ANIMATE) WITH BRAD ABLESON – Co-director Brad Ableson shows us how to draw all of our favorite characters.
  • MINION
  • YOUNG GRU
  • KUNG FU STUART
• LAIR FLAIR: MAKE YOUR OWN MINION HIDEOUT – The Minions aren’t the only ones who can build a secret lair — now you can, too! (And yours doesn’t have to be built under Gru’s bed.)
  • THE LAIR
  • DISCO BUBBLES
  • JET PACK
• SUPER STYLE SHOP – The Minion uniform of overalls and goggles is timeless. Simple yet functional. But sometimes Minions have a casual day out and can abandon their work attire for something more fashionable. Here’s how can create fresh new fashion for YOUR Minions!
  • BELL BOTTOMS AND BANDANA
  • FRINGE VEST AND CHUNKY NECKLACE

You can bring home Minions: The Rise of Gru from your favorite store or buy it online at {affiliate link} Amazon. Or just grab it on your favorite digital platform!