Surrounded by a small army of minions, we discover Gru (Steve Carell), planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon. Gru delights in all things wicked.

Minions. It’s the second sequel to the 2010 hit Despicable Me, a minor, barely charming cartoon about a Scrooge-like character (voiced by Steve Carell) who enlists hordes of followers and ...