Henchmen is an animated action-comedy movie directed by Adam Wood. The movie was released in 2018 and features an all-star cast, including Thomas Middleditch, James Marsden, Rosario Dawson, and Alfred Molina.
The movie takes place in a world where super-villains rule the world and the Union of Evil is the organization that employs henchmen to carry out their nefarious plans. The Union of Evil is led by Baron Blackout, a ruthless super-villain who is always looking for ways to gain more power.
The story follows a young man named Lester who dreams of becoming a henchman for the Union of Evil. He is hired as a third-class henchman and is assigned to a team led by Hank, a fallen henchman who is bitter about his past failures.
Lester soon learns that being a henchman is not as glamorous as he thought it would be. He and his team are stuck doing menial tasks, such as cleaning the super-villains' lairs and repairing their equipment.
However, things take a turn when Lester accidentally steals a powerful weapon from one of the super-villains. Hank must now break his "risk nothing" code to save Lester, even if it means becoming a hero in the process.
Henchmen is a hilarious and action-packed movie that parodies the superhero genre while also delivering unforgettable characters and a heartwarming story. The animation is top-notch and the voice acting is superb, making it a must-watch for fans of animation and action-comedy movies.
