Some Gilbert and Sullivan, it turns out. You know the tune — “I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General.” Or as a Minion ...

while the minions themselves are voiced by the franchise co-director, Pierre Coffin. They have also been incorporated into many other franchises and their studio, Illumination's, branding.

After killing off yet another master, the Minions retreat to a cave where they sink into depression. But luckily, one of them has a plan. Kevin, voiced by director Pierre Coffin, decides to go in ...