Despicable Me 2

Gru is a former supervillain who has left the villainous lifestyle behind to raise his three adopted daughters. He is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help them track down a new supervillain who has stolen a powerful mutagen. Gru, with the help of his Minions and his new partner Lucy Wilde, must work to uncover the identity of the villain and retrieve the mutagen before it can be used for evil.

Despicable Me 2 was a critical and commercial success. Critics praised its humor, animation, and voice performances, particularly Steve Carell as Gru. While some found the plot to be less original than the first film, it was widely regarded as an entertaining and family-friendly sequel.

• Praised for its humor and visual gags, particularly those involving the Minions.
• Lauded for Steve Carell's continued comedic performance as Gru.
• Seen as a fun and engaging family film, though some critics noted a less compelling villain than the original.

Google audience: Google users found Despicable Me 2 to be a hilarious and charming animated sequel, with many highlighting the Minions as the comedic highlight. The film was widely recommended for family viewing.

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.

The Minions were so popular that a spin-off movie, Minions, was released in 2015, focusing on their origins and adventures prior to meeting Gru.