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7.6
Illumination

Despicable Me

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2010 95 min PG
Critic7.6
Animation Comedy Family Sci-Fi
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Overview

When a criminal mastermind adopts three orphans from an orphanage as part of a grand plan to steal the moon, his life is unexpectedly changed by their love.
Overall 7.6

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Animation Desk

7.6 /10

Pros

  • Hilarious physical comedy and memorable Minions antics
  • Heartfelt character arc transforming a villain into a loving father

Cons

  • Animation style was modest compared to later sequels
Verdict A hilarious, heartwarming animated comedy that established a legendary franchise with lovable characters.

AI Review

Supervillain Gru adopts three orphan girls as part of an evil plan, only to discover they have completely captured his heart.

A hilarious, heartwarming animated comedy that established a legendary franchise with lovable characters.

A fantastic family comedy classic that started the global phenomenon.

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Cast

Steve Carell Gru
Jason Segel Vector
Russell Brand Dr. Nefario
Miranda Cosgrove Margo
Dana Gaier Edith
Elsie Fisher Agnes
Julie Andrews Marlena Gru

Characters

Gru Steve Carell
Vector Jason Segel
Dr. Nefario Russell Brand
Margo Miranda Cosgrove
Edith Dana Gaier
Agnes Elsie Fisher
Marlena Gru Julie Andrews

Crew

Chris Renaud Director
Pierre Coffin Director
Cinco Paul Screenwriter
Ken Daurio Screenwriter
Pharrell Williams Music Composer
Heitor Pereira Music Composer

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Trivia

  • This film launched Illumination as a major animation powerhouse and created one of the most recognizable pop-culture icons in the Minions.

Quotes

"It's about getting the moon!"

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider Minions & Monsters (7.9/10). A similarly themed alternative is Frozen II.

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