Orientation Day

Orientation Day

Directed by Kyle Balda, Samuel Tourneux

Produced by Illumination, Universal Pictures

20104 min6.9 / 10

A lighthearted, frenetic slapstick comedy short celebrating the Minions' bumbling charm and workplace mishaps with colorful 3D animation and physical humor.

The Minions embark on their first day of work, eager to prove themselves in their new roles. After watching a hilariously outdated 'Initiation Video,' three rookie Minions take on bomb-carrying duty. Predictably, their enthusiasm quickly spirals into chaos as they bungle the simplest of tasks. Packed with slapstick comedy and the Minions' trademark antics, this short highlights their lovable ineptitude in the workplace.

Questions people ask

  • Is Orientation Day easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is Orientation Day sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Does Orientation Day end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Orientation Day scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Orientation Day violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity38

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Surprise86

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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