Despicable Me (2010)

Despicable Me (2010) Poster
Super Bad. Super Dad.

Comments on Movie: Despicable Me (2010)
"Not only it is a wonderfully rendered cartoon, but it's a wonderfully told story, a just-for-fun tale chockablock with pratfalls and silliness." - Mike Scott, NOLA.

"Kids will dig it, adults will smile with amusement, and no one will be any different afterward than they were walking into the theater." - Christy Lemire, Huffington Post.

"The film's comedy lies in a clash of opposites: a supervillain who loves to mess with everyone while committing high-profile crimes versus three little orphan girls whose wills are every bit as strong as his." - Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter.

"Despicable Me appeals both to our innocence and our glee over cartoon anarchy." - Tom Keogh, The Seattle Times.

"You will be surprised to find out that this notorious film is not that bad after all. The cast of characters are all equally, unusually adorable and silly funny. They are all so adorable that I am going to die!" - Rosalyn Lim.

Genre/Tags 
Comedy Crime Family 3D Animation Animated Feature Rosalyn's Favorite

Despicable Me (2010) Trailer


Despicable Me (2010) at a glance
Despicable Me (2010) is the first animated feature film produced by Illumination Entertainment. It is directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud. This film has won Favorite Animated Movie by Kids Choice Awards and Best Animated Females by Women Film Critics Circle. Worldwide, this film has grossed over USD 540million.

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Despicable Me (2010) Synopsis
In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow minions, we discover Gru (Steve Carell), planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon (Yes, the moon!) in Universal's 3D CGI feature, Despicable Me (2010).

Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. One of the world's greatest super-villains has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes.

Movie Review: Despicable Me (2010)
Minions... lots of them!

The first time I watch this film was when it was released on an American paid TV over a year ago. I missed it on theatres because that year wasn't really a good year for me but guess what? I liked it instantaneously, literally glued to the LED TV and I knew I had to watch the next one on theatres! (Which I did and posted a film entry for it already)

Gru's mother and the girls.

If you watch this, you will be surprised to find out that this notorious film is not that bad after all. The cast of characters are all equally, unusually adorable and silly funny. Due to that, I was torn between choosing Gru, Gru's mother Marlena and Agnes as my favorite character for this film earlier but who is my favorite character? You'll find it out later if you keep reading this post (or scroll down) but seriously, most of the characters in this film, they are all so adorable that I am going to die! 

Agnes, Kyle and Edith.

Yes, that is a reference to Agnes. If you are totally clueless; 
watch this - It's so Fluffy. *Cuteness alert!*


Movie Ratings
Will write a page regarding this and add this to all animated feature entries in the future.

Who will like this?
Most children (and people who love children) would definitely like this. Other than being a comedy film, it is also heartwarming towards the end so people from all walks of life may find themselves liking this film too.

Gru using the freeze ray.

Also, if you like gadgets and technologies, and are into comical ones, this film is really for you. The film's many creative creations such as shrink ray, freeze ray, anti-gravity potion, fart gun, piranha gun and squid  gun (or was it octo?) will definitely make your face go like this.

Amazed Face Meme.

PS. Some people commented or reviewed that this is a forgettable film but if it is really that bad, explain the Minion Madness, the success of its franchise and its box office! Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but how can all the cuteness and silliness that happened in the film being unmemorable? x.x Not to mention again but they certainly do have plenty of distinct characters of all shapes and DNA(s) such as Dr. Nefario, Vector, Mr. Perkins, Mrs. Hattie, the Gru's family pet Kyle, tourists, mothers, children and tons of minions.

Details of the movie
Director: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
Producer: Christopher Meledandri, John Cohen, Janet Healy
Story: Sergio Pablos
Screenplay: Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio
Cinematography: Not Sure.
Music: Pharrell Williams, Heitor Pereira
Studio: Illumination Entertainment
Starring: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Elsie Fisher, Russell Brand
Full Credit: [IMDb]
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Country: United States
Language: English
Genre: Comedy Crime Family
Running time: 95 mins
Budget: USD 69,000,000 est.
Box office: USD $543,113,985 est.

Official website
http://despicableme.com/

Related
Despicable Me 2 (2013)
Minions (2015)
Despicable Me 3 (2017)
Illumination Entertainment
Rosalyn's Animated Movie Marathon

Despicable Me (2010) Behind the Scenes