Despicable Me 2
Despicable Me 2
When a new criminal comes to town, the Anti-Villain League decides to hire Gru in order to fight him off. While Gru initially refuses, he eventually agrees after his aide goes back to his evil ways.
RichyE reviewedAugust 3, 2025
already familiar with Gru’s villain-to-dad arc and curious to see where the franchise would go next.
Gru’s retired from evil, now raising Margo, Edith and Agnes with awkward charm and plenty of Minion backup. But peace doesn’t last.
The Anti-Villain League recruits him to stop a new threat and he’s paired with Lucy Wilde, a quirky agent with a taser and zero chill.
The villain? El Macho. Loud, over the top and riding a shark strapped with dynamite. Subtlety not included.
The animation pops, bright colors, fast pacing and action sequences that feel like sugar fueled spy parodies.
The Minions take center stage, donning disguises, causing chaos and occasionally stealing the spotlight from the actual plot.
I liked the energy, the new characters and the way it leaned into family themes without losing its slapstick soul.
It is a lively, colorful sequel that expands the franchise with new characters, bigger action and plenty of laughs. While it doesn’t quite match the emotional charm of the original, it’s still a fun ride for fans of Gru and his banana loving crew.