Despicable Me
Directed by Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin
Gru, a criminal mastermind, adopts three orphans as pawns to carry out the biggest heist in history. His life takes an unexpected turn when the little girls see the evildoer as their potential father.
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- Manuel FrangisMarch 19, 2025I just watched Despicable Me again and it is an easy 5 out of 5 stars. This movie is the perfect mix of comedy heart and pure fun. It is the kind of animated film that works for both kids and adults with great characters sharp humor and a surprisingly touching story. The premise is simple but unique. Gru is a supervillain with big plans to steal the moon but things take an unexpected turn when three orphaned girls enter his life. That setup alone creates plenty of hilarious and heartwarming moments and the way the story unfolds keeps you entertained the whole time. Steve Carell is amazing as Gru. His voice performance is absolutely perfect giving Gru a mix of gruffness sarcasm and unexpected warmth. He makes the character feel larger than life while also giving him real depth. You start off seeing him as a coldhearted villain but as the movie goes on you begin to see another side of him and that transformation is what makes the movie so special. The three girls Margo Edith and Agnes are just as important to the story. Each one has their own personality that makes them stand out and their interactions with Gru create some of the best moments in the movie. Agnes especially steals the show with her adorable and hilarious one liners. The dynamic between Gru and the girls is the heart of the movie and it is what makes this more than just another animated comedy. Then of course there are the Minions. They are absolutely hilarious bringing nonstop energy to every scene they are in. Their silly language chaotic behavior and slapstick humor make them some of the funniest animated side characters ever. They add so much personality to the movie and even though they are completely ridiculous they never feel out of place. The animation is bright colorful and full of personality. Every scene pops with energy and the character designs are instantly memorable. The world of Despicable Me feels unique blending a cartoony style with a high tech supervillain aesthetic that makes Gru’s lair and gadgets look awesome. The action sequences are also really fun giving the movie a great mix of comedy and adventure. One of the things that makes Despicable Me stand out is how well it balances humor with genuine emotion. It is packed with laugh out loud moments from Gru’s sarcastic one liners to the Minions’ ridiculous antics but at the same time the movie knows when to slow down and hit you with some heartfelt moments. By the end you are just as invested in the characters as you are in the comedy. The pacing is perfect with no slow moments or filler. Every scene either moves the story forward or delivers a funny or emotional moment. The soundtrack is also great with music that fits the tone perfectly and makes everything even more fun. Even after all these years Despicable Me still holds up as one of the best animated movies of its time. It is funny creative and filled with so much charm that you cannot help but love it. Whether you are watching it for the first time or revisiting it the movie never loses its magic. This is the kind of movie that makes you laugh smile and feel good from start to finish. It is a true animated classic that I will never get tired of watching. I absolutely love Despicable Me and it will always be one of my favorites.
- SphinxnihpS7d agoThis is a terrific beginning to a wonderful series of films. It's definitely made for a little bit older audience than more sing-song and musical films like Sing or Frozen, but it's still a delightful mix of childish with double-entendre lines, gags, and homages to keep parents engaged and giggling. It's probably the weakest of the first three films, but a great introduction none the less and also serves as a gateway to not only the rest of the DM. but also the Minion films, of which Rise of Gru is simply mandatory viewing! Kudos to another fine Illumination venture.
- Gianni CavuotoJanuary 9, 2026What a fun story. I love this movie and really love getting lost in the idea of looking at a movie from the villains side of things…..villains are people too. Hahaha. I am unsure if anyone could not like this movie. I am sure many people would like it for many different reasons. But isn't that the mark of a perfect movie? Everyone watches then talks about what they like the best and compares. I can't wait to watch the next one and see where this storyline goes. Did they blow the wad on the first one and now will come up empty for the second……?
- Lucas MagretaJuly 21, 2025a good original film. has an introduction to gru and his minions and how he got the girls. vector was a really good villain to have and that is a really good part of the movie. I watched the despicable me franchise and this is the second-best. after, well you can see that in my other reviews.
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Despicable Me was released on July 8, 2010.
Despicable Me was directed by Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin.
Despicable Me has a runtime of 1h 35m.
Despicable Me was produced by John Cohen, Janet Healy, Chris Meledandri.
Gru, a criminal mastermind, adopts three orphans as pawns to carry out the biggest heist in history. His life takes an unexpected turn when the little girls see the evildoer as their potential father.
The key characters in Despicable Me are Gru (voice) (Steve Carell), Vector (voice) (Jason Segel), Margo (voice) (Miranda Cosgrove).
Despicable Me is rated PG.
Despicable Me is a Family, Animation, Comedy film.
Despicable Me has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10.
Despicable Me had a budget of $69M.
Despicable Me has made $543.3M at the box office.