Despicable Me 3
Despicable Me 3

Despicable Me 3

2017Movie90 minEnglish

Gru and his wife Lucy must stop former '80s child star Balthazar Bratt from achieving world domination.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users73%
Director: Pierre Coffin, Kyle Balda, Eric GuillonGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Gru's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers he has a long-lost twin brother, Dru. The two brothers reunite, but their differing personalities and Gru's ongoing battle with a former child star named Balthazar Bratt threaten to derail their family reunion. Gru must decide whether to continue his life as a reformed supervillain or embrace his mischievous past with his brother.

Critical Reception

Despicable Me 3 received a mixed reception from critics, with many finding it to be a formulaic but entertaining entry in the franchise. Audiences generally responded more positively, enjoying the humor and the introduction of new characters, although some felt the plot lacked originality compared to earlier installments.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers plenty of visual gags and energetic action, making it a fun watch for families.
  • While the plot is somewhat predictable, the humor and voice performances, especially Trey Parker as Balthazar Bratt, are highlights.
  • Some critics found the story to be derivative of previous films, lacking the fresh appeal of the original.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed Despicable Me 3 for its humor, vibrant animation, and the introduction of new characters like Balthazar Bratt. While some found it to be a bit repetitive of the earlier movies, the overall consensus was positive, with many appreciating the continued adventures of Gru and his family.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Annie Awards.

Fun Fact

Balthazar Bratt's iconic shoulder pads were inspired by the fashion trends of the 1980s, a decade that Balthazar is obsessed with.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Despite having state-of-the-art security, the world’s largest diamond is stolen from under the very noses of the anti-villain league and so that gets “Gru” and “Lucy” shown the door! They are not the giving up sort, though, and so set about...
r96sk

r96sk

A no-frills third installment of <em>'Despicable Me'</em>. I found the initial few scenes of <em>'Despicable Me 3'</em> to be solid, with a few chuckles chucked in there. However, from around minute 30 it loses all steam and ends up bein...
John

John

The 80s scene at the beginning was awesome and worth a watch. The rest was the traditional weird mess shared by all the other Despicable Me movies.
Reno

Reno

**It's a family time!** I'm not a fan of this film, except I always loved Minions, particularly their solo film before this one. That prequel was awesome, so much fun. But it's hard to believe, this franchise has already reached three fi...
paulv

paulv

Nothing will beat the first film. The originality fades with most sequels. Unfortunately this is more the rule rather than the exception. For the same reason, I hope they don't bother to create another "Rango". That was another fun and bril...