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Despicable Me (2010)

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Average Rating: 6.8/10
Reviews Counted: 191
Fresh: 154 | Rotten: 37

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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Average Rating: 7.2/10
Critic Reviews: 36
Fresh: 32 | 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

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Animation, Kids & Family, Comedy

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Dec 14, 2010

$251.5M

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All Critics (192) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (157) | Rotten (37) | DVD (8)

One of the year's most likeable family entertainments.

October 13, 2010 Full Review Source: Time Out | Comment (1)
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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 | Comment (1)
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This animated thing pretty near out-Pixars Pixar.

July 9, 2010 Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | Comments (7)
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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
Detroit News
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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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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 | Comments (12)
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I expected another short, simple kids' film with a few jokes and maybe a few loud noises to keep the children interested, but to my surprise, it ended up being much more than that.

September 23, 2012 Full Review Source: Examiner.com
Examiner.com

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

February 20, 2012 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com
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 | Comments (2)
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The film benefits immensely from a Carell lead vocal turn that's loopy and droll.

April 14, 2011 Full Review Source: Lessons of Darkness
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 | Comments (16)
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
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

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
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 | Comments (2)
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
KPBS.org

A fun-filled family flick!

December 19, 2010 Full Review Source: NewsBlaze
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
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 | Comments (2)
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 | Comment (1)
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 | Comment (1)
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] | Comment (1)
Daily Mirror [UK]

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

October 15, 2010 Full Review Source: Liverpool Echo | Comment (1)
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 | Comments (3)

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 | Comments (2)
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Audience Reviews for Despicable Me

Minions!!!! I want a minion!!!!
July 5, 2010
jmanard52

Super Reviewer

Though not as good as a Pixar film, Despicable Me is still a triumph, especially due to its humor and cute storyline.
March 22, 2013
Matthew Samuel Mirliani

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    1. Vector: Curse you tiny toilet!
    – Submitted by Rachael R (2 months ago)
    1. Gru: Uggghh I hate that guy.
    – Submitted by Brendan C (3 months ago)
    1. Edith: What are you warming up for?
    2. Vector: Stuff.
    3. Margo: What sort of stuff?
    4. Vector: Super cool stuff you wouldn't understand.
    5. Agnes: Like sleeping?
    6. Vector: They are not pyjamas!
    – Submitted by Doraemons H (4 months ago)
    1. Agnes: Why are you wearing pyjamas?
    2. Vector: This aren't pyjamas! Is a warm up suit.
    – Submitted by Doraemons H (4 months ago)
    1. Gru's Mom: Okay, I'm out of here. [Kicks the instructor] Hi ya!
    – Submitted by Matthew R (5 months ago)
    1. Edith: Can I drink this?
    2. Dr. Nefario: Do you want to explode?
    3. Edith: [Kicks Nefario]
    4. Dr. Nefario: GRU!
    – Submitted by Matthew R (5 months ago)

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