IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users85%
Director: Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud•Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family
In a happy suburban neighborhood, stands a black house with a dying lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, this house is a highly secure hideout for Gru, a supervillain who, along with his army of Minions, is planning the biggest heist in history. He plans to steal the moon. However, his plan is threatened by the arrival of three orphan girls, Margo, Edith, and Agnes, whom he adopts. Gru soon finds himself caring for the girls and facing his greatest challenge: fatherhood.
Despicable Me was a critical and commercial success. Critics praised its humor, animation, and the performances of its voice cast, particularly Steve Carell. Audiences were charmed by the film's heartwarming story and the lovable Minions, which quickly became popular characters.
Praised for its inventive humor and charmingly villainous protagonist.
The animation is vibrant and engaging, bringing a unique visual style.
The Minions characters stole the show, becoming an instant hit with audiences.
Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed Despicable Me, appreciating its humor, heartwarming story, and especially the lovable Minions. Many found it to be a fun and entertaining watch for the whole family.
The language spoken by the Minions, known as Minionese, is a mix of various languages including French, Spanish, Italian, and Hindi, often incorporating nonsensical sounds.
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