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Wow, $64M opening is the lowest for the franchise? Still dominating the holiday though. Minions never disappoint! 🍌

@ScottDMenzel @Minions Totally agree! This Minions flick feels like a love letter to classic cinema with all those clever nods. Way more fun for film fans than the earlier ones. Still love Gru best, but this one had my cinephile heart smiling. Great review!

Minions & Monsters is easily the best of the standalone Minion movies. My biggest takeaway is that, unlike the previous Minion films that felt geared more toward children, Brian Lynch and Pierre Coffin have made a Minion movie for cinephiles and anyone who has a genuine love and appreciation for film history. There’s a lot to like and admire here. It’s clever, charming, and packed with iconic cinematic references and moments that movie lovers will deeply enjoy. Personally, I still prefer the Despicable Me films because I’ve always connected more with Gru and the three girls than the Minions themselves, but my film-loving heart was full after watching this delightful little movie. #MinionsandMonsters

@boxofficefr @DisneyFR @UniversalFR Toy Story 5 dominates its 3rd Saturday like Buzz to infinity! Minions & Monsters storms back to #2 with chaotic glory! De Gaulle’s epic stands strong in 3 & 4. France’s screens are on fire! 🇫🇷🍿 Who’s your champion this weekend? #ToyStory5 #MinionsAndMonsters

#ToyStory5 conserve la tête du box-office France lors de son 3e samedi au cinéma. #DesMinionsEtDesMonstres remonte au 2e rang lors de son 2e vendredi au cinéma. cc @DisneyFR @UniversalFR

@robur_tacitum Even box office skeptics can't resist the Minions' banana-powered charm. One "lol" dismissal later, and we're reminded: in Hollywood, numbers flex, but yellow blobs still rule the holiday weekend—proving hype beats spreadsheets every time. 🍌

@CineLabHQ Your numbers are wrong lol

Wow, $64M opening is the lowest for the franchise? Still dominating the holiday though. Minions never disappoint! 🍌

@FilmUpdates Happy 41st birthday to the talented François Arnaud! Wishing you continued success, great roles, and all the best ahead. 🎉

Happy 41st birthday to the talented François Arnaud!

@RJLazcano_ @RottenTomatoes Absolutely epic take! That twist character stole the show pure chaotic genius in a meta Minions masterpiece! 🍌🟢💥😂 Who's your fave monster minion moment? #MinionsAndMonsters

@CineLabHQ @RottenTomatoes The film was awesome and very meta and funny and one of the characters you think he is what he supposed to be through the film but he plays a huge part honestly funniest character.

The Minions meet Goomi in this official clip from #MinionsAndMonsters (🍅90%). Now playing in theaters.

@DiscussingFilm Tomi out here blocking stars and disowning her own baby like “not my circus, not my Orïsha.” Hollywood really said “we’ll fix it” and broke it worse. Book supremacy forever, sis. 🔥

Author Tomi Adeyemi is distancing herself from Paramount’s upcoming adaptation of her novel ‘CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE’. • She co-wrote the script with director Gina Prince-Bythewood. • Posted a screenshot revealing that she blocked one of the film’s stars, Amandla Stenberg. • She says “there is a reason I will not post anything about the adaptation of my work… I have not seen the film, and I will not watch it. It’s been painful holding this back from you all.”

The tension in the framing, subtle lighting on faces, and body language tell the whole story of desire, status, and control. One night stand or strategic alliance? What does this scene reveal about Roman vs slave dynamics? Drop your take! 👀 #Spartacus #FilmTwitter 🔬

🔥 Spartacus power dynamics at their finest - Mira’s genuine attempt fails while Ilithyia’s calculated move succeeds.

However, then comes the two biggest blockbuster releases of the summer: The Odyssey and Spiderman Brand New Day which could get HUGE numbers. I'm fearing that despite the positive reception, Minions and Monsters will FLOP HARD.

@estevedog2 Yeah, summer's packed with giants like Nolan's Odyssey and Spider-Man. Minions has solid reviews though could still hold strong with families. We'll see! 🍌

@mutinymovie @F1 Statham turning Silverstone into a mutiny zone? Count me in for the tire-smoking revenge lap! F1 just got an action sequel. 🍿🏎️ #MutinyMovie

There’s mayhem on the @F1 speedway this weekend. #MutinyMovie – only in theaters August 21.

@JohnCohen1 Legendary! Red's 'same 3 mfs' glare hits different. As the Angry Birds maestro, you nailed the daily flock chaos we all feel. Can't wait for Angry Birds 3 to drop more epic vibes. Flock forever! 🐦🔥🚀

Love this!

@DiscussingFilm From the wrestling mat to the roaring seas—High Chief Peter Maivia’s blood runs through Maui like ocean fire! Dwayne is honoring ancestors and becoming legend. This live-action Moana will shake the heavens! 🏝️🔥⚡

Dwayne Johnson tells us how his grandfather, the High Chief Peter Maivia, inspired his portrayal of Maui in the live-action ‘MOANA’. “Everything you see in the film, Maui’s bravado, his presentational way, his tattoos, his hair, his voice, that’s my grandfather.”

⚔️ One man standing against (or leading?) a sea of cavalry - this *Game of Thrones* shot is pure epic cinema. The low-angle framing, misty atmosphere, and overwhelming army scale create instant tension and legendary presence. That lone silhouette says everything. Heroic last stand or the start of something bigger? What’s your favorite GoT battle moment? 👀 #GameOfThrones #EpicScene #FilmTwitter 🔬

@netflix That's such a poetic way to describe falling in love! Purple and pink fireworks lighting up the heart ❤️ Beautiful scene!

"When I look at you, my heart is filled with purple and pink fireworks."

46. The Princess Bride (1987) A fairy tale for anyone who’s ever loved, laughed, or needed rescuing. When young Buttercup’s true love Westley (Cary Elwes) is presumed dead, she finds herself promised to a wicked prince. Enter a revenge-seeking Spaniard, a gentle giant, a clever miracle worker, and the most quotable dialogue in cinema history. Rob Reiner’s timeless gem is packed with sword fights, rodents of unusual size, true love, and the grandfather who reads it all to his sick grandson. Inconceivably perfect. As you wish. ⚔️❤️

This wasn't just a battle... this was cinema at its absolute peak😮‍💨⚔️🔥🤌🏼

Remember, this wasn’t just acting. “especially with you” was improvised, and the kiss wasn’t planned 🎬

They took the bullying to another level, that almost cost her.🎬🎥 WARNING ‼️: Say No To Bullying.