Despicable Me is the kind of kiddie flick that has enough fart jokes to keep the small fries giggling, and just enough heart to keep their parents smiling. And to the credit of the filmmakers, they maintain that equilibrium fairly well. The early scenes, focusing on ambitious master criminal Gru’s bumbling efforts to outsmart a rising star in the super-villian community, are inventive and funny; the later scenes, in which our diabolical antihero discovers his inner softie, are affectionate and endearing. Add to that some playful action set pieces and hilarious voice performances, and the result is an animated treat with a little something for everyone.
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Released:
2010
Rated:
PG
Length:
n/a