Despicable Me
Despicable Me

Despicable Me

2010Movie95 minEnglish

Gru is a supervillain determined to prove he’s the greatest by stealing the Moon. To pull off his plan, he adopts three orphaned girls—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—intending to use them as part of his scheme. However, as Gru bonds with the girls, his cold, villainous exterior begins to melt.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users85%
Director: Pierre Coffin and Chris RenaudGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

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.

Critical Reception

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.

What Reviewers Say

  • 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.

Fun Fact

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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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I’m not sure he’d be terribly flattered by the comparison, but I kept seeing a skinny-legged Terry-Thomas every time I watched the dastardly “Gru” plot his latest scheme to prove he is the most evil of criminal masterminds. His latest plan ...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Despicable Me's mischievous characters enhance and strengthen its heartwarming family-focused story.** Despicable Me completely took me by surprise! Steve Carrell leads this heartwarmingly delightful, funny film with a fresh premise di...