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Despicable Me (2010)

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Average Rating: 6.8/10
Reviews Counted: 188
Fresh: 152 | Rotten: 36

Borrowing heavily (and intelligently) from Pixar and Looney Tunes, Despicable Me is a surprisingly thoughtful, family-friendly treat with a few surprises of its own.

Average Rating: 7.2/10
Critic Reviews: 33
Fresh: 29 | Rotten: 4

Borrowing heavily (and intelligently) from Pixar and Looney Tunes, Despicable Me is a surprisingly thoughtful, family-friendly treat with a few surprises of its own.

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Movie Info

A mysterious criminal mastermind has stolen one of the pyramids in Egypt, sparking a fit of jealous envy in evil genius Gru (Steve Carell), who hasn't managed to make headlines since he and his minions swiped the Times Square JumboTron years back. Ever since Gru was a little boy, he dreamed of going to the moon. Now, if Gru can just build a rocket and get his hands on a powerful shrink-ray, he can cement his reputation as the greatest thief who ever lived by stealing the Earth's satellite right

PG, 1 hr. 35 min.

Animation, Kids & Family, Comedy

Directed By: Pierre Coffin , Chris Renaud

In Theaters: Jul 9, 2010 Wide

On DVD: Dec 14, 2010

Box Office:$251.5M

Universal Pictures

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Cast

Steve Carell
Gru
Jason Segel
Vector
Russell Brand
Dr. Nefario
Julie Andrews
Gru's Mom
Kristen Wiig
Miss Hattie
Will Arnett
Mr. Perkins
Miranda Cosgrove
Margo
Danny McBride
Fred McDade
Dana Gaier
Edith
Jemaine Clement
Jerry the Minion
Elsie Fisher
Agnes
Jack McBrayer
Carnival Barker, Touris...
Pierre Coffin
Bob the Minion, Mark th...
Mindy Kaling
Tourist Mom
Chris Renaud
Dave the Minion
Rob Huebel
Anchorman
Ken Daurio
Egyptian Guard
Ken Jeong
Talk Show Host

Critic Reviews for Despicable Me

All Critics (189) | Top Critics (33) | Fresh (155) | Rotten (36) | DVD (8)

Despicable Me is darned cute. I know cute isn't to the lofty level of "message storytelling" but it can be entertaining to watch when done correctly.

July 9, 2010 Full Review Source: Film.com

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Laremy Legel

Film.com

Top Critic

This animated thing pretty near out-Pixars Pixar.

July 9, 2010 Full Review Source: Globe and Mail

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Rick Groen

Globe and Mail

Top Critic

The result is a sweet and witty bit of animated fun with both eye-popping 3-D effects and a warm heart.

July 9, 2010 Full Review Source: Detroit News

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Tom Long

Detroit News

Top Critic

There's a fine line between gleeful anarchy and wasted energy, and Despicable Me has a wonderful knack for staking out its spot and staying on the right side.

July 9, 2010 Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News

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Chris Vognar

Dallas Morning News

Top Critic

So much is going on in this movie that, while there's nothing worth despising, there's not much to remember either.

July 9, 2010 Full Review Source: New York Times

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A.O. Scott

New York Times

Top Critic

Welcome to the on-screen psychoanalysis of Joan Rivers, of which she seems equal parts willing participant and antagonist.

July 9, 2010 Full Review Source: Christian Science Monitor

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Peter Rainer

Christian Science Monitor

Top Critic

A consistent stream of chuckles and a lot of convincing heart.

February 20, 2012 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

A movie that mistakes grotesquery for wit--in other words a perfect vehicle for Steve Carell.

May 25, 2011 Full Review Source: rec.arts.movies.reviews

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Louis Proyect

rec.arts.movies.reviews

The film benefits immensely from a Carell lead vocal turn that's loopy and droll.

April 14, 2011 Full Review Source: Lessons of Darkness

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

Despicable Me is bright and pretty enough that kids will like it, which is certainly its aim. It's also brainless, heartless and soulless.

March 18, 2011 Full Review Source: ComingSoon.net

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Joshua Starnes

ComingSoon.net

This breezy movie is more fun when it doesn't worry about saying anything important and lets the zany antics unwind.

March 9, 2011 Full Review Source: Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema

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Mark Pfeiffer

Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema

Despite its evil theme, Despicable Me is likable and heartwarming family entertainment.

February 6, 2011 Full Review Source: Cinemaclips.com

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Roger Tennis

Cinemaclips.com Source: Cinemaclips.com

The main goal in Despicable Me is to tell this story with as little sap as possible, and on that it fares well.

January 21, 2011 Full Review Source: Window to the Movies

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Jeffrey Chen

Window to the Movies

Guaranteed to keep the kids entertained, but the film shamelessly borrows from far too many other movies to keep the adults happy.

December 24, 2010 Full Review Source: IGN DVD

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R. L. Shaffer

IGN DVD

I have said that this was a weak year for animation but I do want to celebrate MINIONS!

December 19, 2010 Full Review Source: KPBS.org

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Beth Accomando

KPBS.org

A fun-filled family flick!

December 19, 2010 Full Review Source: NewsBlaze

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Kam Williams

NewsBlaze

Despicable Me is undeniably enjoyable and fun as a children's film, but it also works as a revealing story of redemption for a "super villain" that can't help but be a great father.

December 14, 2010 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Glenn Heath Jr.

Slant Magazine

With no other performance coming close to being as layered as Carell's, the rest... is played for laughs to such an extent that it never reaches Pixar-plotted heights.

October 27, 2010 Full Review Source: MovieCrypt.com

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Kevin A. Ranson

MovieCrypt.com

It would be a serious examination of the family in the postmodern age, were it not so laugh-out-loud funny.

October 19, 2010 Full Review Source: Eye for Film

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Anton Bitel

Eye for Film

A very likeable 3D animation that combines originality and charm with a pleasing, spiky humour.

October 18, 2010 Full Review Source: Daily Express

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Henry Fitzherbert

Daily Express

The animation is fine and crisp with some imaginative use of colour, while the 3D really brings the action to life.

October 15, 2010 Full Review Source: Daily Mirror [UK]

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David Edwards

Daily Mirror [UK]

A frenetic 94 minutes of laughter, thrills and heart-warming sentiment.

October 15, 2010 Full Review Source: Liverpool Echo

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Catherine Jones

Liverpool Echo

Another Pixar-wannabe rolls off the production line, reminding us why we should accept no substitutes.

October 15, 2010 Full Review Source: Independent

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Anthony Quinn

Independent

When an actor has just hit a career low -- as I think Steve Carell did in the desperate Dinner for Schmucks -- it's a relief to see them bounce back with a performance that clicks, in a hit film that really needs their services.

October 14, 2010 Full Review Source: Daily Telegraph

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph

It is a perfectly agreeable family entertainment, but not exactly original and nowhere near Pixar's great creations.

October 14, 2010 Full Review Source: Guardian [UK]

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian [UK]

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Minions!!!! I want a minion!!!!

July 5, 2010

John Manard

Super Reviewer

memorable, funny and gets to point, it's very rare that I love these films so much, it just fits perfectly as one of those films that you want to watch constantly and sticks in your mind.

March 24, 2012

Scott Green

Super Reviewer

Despicable Me Quotes

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1. Gru: This is very important, you have to get the little girl a new unicorn toy.
2. Mark the Minion: Eh?
– Submitted by Brenton V (37 days ago)
1. Fred McDade: You know dogs do whatever they like.
2. Gru: Unless they're dead.
– Submitted by Alonso A (4 months ago)
1. Agnes: Oh no, my caterpillar didn't turn into a butterfly.
2. Edith: Agnes, that's a cheeto.
3. Agnes: Oh... [eats cheeto]
– Submitted by Jillian L (4 months ago)
1. Agnes: It's so fluffy I'm going to die! IT'S SO FLUFFY!
– Submitted by Jillian L (4 months ago)
1. Gru: We have the Eiffel Tower! [all the minions cheer loudly] The small one from Las Vegas. [all the minions stop cheering]
– Submitted by Augusta M (5 months ago)

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