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14 out of 20 people found the following review useful:

Better than the original!

Author: Anais Inard from Australia
21 June 2013

It's not often that a hit animated film's sequel surpasses the original film. Despicable Me 2 is one of those rare cases. From the moment it appears on the screen to the end of the film, Despicable Me 2 is a fast paced, fun film that never ceases to be entertaining.

This film has you laughing quite often, contains humour that both kids and adults can appreciate, and had at least one moment that was worthy of clapping out loud to.

The character development is to be praised, as is the warmth and soul that Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud put into this film.

This film leaves you feeling joyful and satisfied and happy for the characters and the new direction their lives are taking.

This film is not to be missed and I can't recommend it enough.

6 out of 6 people found the following review useful:

More Minion Madness? Yes, please!

Author: Prince AJB
30 June 2013

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

"Despicable Me 2" is the highly anticipated sequel to the lovable "Despicable Me". It was fairly unique as instead of the typical good guy as the main character, they put up a villain as the protagonist (although he ended up good) which made it more refreshing and more fun to watch. Aside from his pointy nose and hilarious accent, we were also invited to spend some time with the extremely adorable and mischievous yellow Minions, who speak almost entirely incomprehensibly in their own unique language. There were also the three little girls that have the movie heart (Margo, Edith, and Agnes).

This time around, Gru's no longer a villain. He's devoting his life to being a father and raising his three adorable little kids. (He dressed up as a fairy for Agnes's 6th birthday.) He's also managing his business of manufacturing jellies. But when there's a villain who just stole a secret formula (named PX-41) that could threaten the entire civilization, Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League, headed by Silas Ramsbottom ("bottom" read in a Minion's voice), to stop this new villain. His partner is an orange-haired funny woman named Lucy Wilde.

Gru is facing with different kinds of experiences now. He's raising his three girls and has become a father. He's managing his jelly business. But he's also for the first time in love, which is haunting him due to a past experience back in his days at school. Love is a central theme to the story this time around. Gru is in love and a fun love storyline comes in full effect. Not only is Gru in love, but Gru's oldest daughter Margo also experiences the rush of falling in love. Even Dave, one of Gru's many Minions, falls in love. This love theme is what sets this sequel apart from the original.

We have an array of new characters now. The first one is Lucy Wilde, the orange-haired woman who works for the AVL and eventually becomes Gru's love interest. Her funny actions and hyperactive behavior makes her a fantastic addition to the wide range of vibrant characters here. There's also Silas Ramsbottom (emphasis on "bottom"), the leader of the AVL. His elegant personality and unique appearance makes him a lovable addition to the diverse cast. The final main addition to the character list is Eduardo Perez, the owner of a Mexican restaurant whose real identity provokes the saying: "there's more than meets the eye".

While these new colorful characters add a delight to the screen, none of them compare to the lovable army of yellow Minions. Hands down, they stole the whole film. They have fantastic chemistry with just about anybody and they're funny as hell. Every sound that comes out of their is just damn hilarious. I have no doubt that children will enjoy the Minions' mischiefs. This time, the Minions have more scenes dedicated to them too, compared to their appearance in the first film. Oh, and don't forget Dr. Nefario too, who sadly has his appearance minimized. But every time he appears on screen, he's a delight.

The comedy here works too. The jokes are humorous and most of them work for all ages. Some of them may not be original or repetitive, but they're still able to give you a laugh. And it doesn't hurt that an incredible cast was behind the delivery of the jokes here. Steve Carell was charming as usual and he never fails to impress with his excellent voice portrayal of Gru. Kristen Wiig was energetic as the energizing Lucy Wilde. Benjamin Bratt also gave a satisfying performance as Eduardo Perez. The rest of the cast was superb too.

The visual effects were incredible. The sets were also very vibrant and colorful. They're so wonderful that they make the film come to life. Everything is splendid about the setting. They're also very detailed and it's just a treat for the eyes. The animation too is just eye- popping. All the characters' movements are extremely detailed and very smooth. The 3D is more of an optional choice though, but some scenes are especially tailored for 3D as they literally pop out of the screen, especially the end credits. Don't miss that one.

Despite the beautiful visuals, the film only explores several locations which is kind of upsetting. A big chunk of the film is set in Paradise Mall, a colorful mall. Some scenes take us to other places but I feel that it's kind of limited. I feel that it's kind of a missed opportunity because the animation here is just irresistible and they could've given us more sets to feast our eyes on.

But despite some setbacks, "Despicable Me 2" is a satisfying sequel to the excellent original. I won't say that it's better than the original because it lacks the freshness the first film possessed. But this sequel comes really close and this should be an entertaining 98- minute adventure.

Rating: 8/10

Final Verdict: It's not as fresh as the original but "Despicable Me 2" nearly matches the first one and is highly entertaining for all audiences, with plenty of laughs and a superb cast.

4 out of 5 people found the following review useful:

Hilarious, a must see sequel.

Author: Niphredil12 from Belgium
26 June 2013

I've been watching a lot of movies this year, and making a list. So far I've seen 85 movies, and it's safe to say Despicable Me 2 is the funniest one of them all. The movie theater was composed of teenagers and college-aged people, surprisingly no one younger than, say, 15. But the room was never quiet with laughter. The jokes just kept coming, and they stayed funny, which is rather rare for a sequel. Often a sequel is simply a re-hashing of the same story, with some details changed, or else a completely different story just with the same characters, but Despicable Me 2 was neither. The story was a continuation of the characters we came to love in the first movie, with character development.

I'm serious. If you need a 2 hour laugh, go see this movie.

6 out of 9 people found the following review useful:

Good animated fun!

Author: eades656 from United Kingdom
23 June 2013

I went to see this film this morning and found it very enjoyable. I can't really remember the 1st so I can't really compare.

Despicable Me 2 is a fast paced, funny, feel good film that keeps you entertained from the 1st minute to the last. The pace of the film moves along nicely and keeps the audience attention very well. It has many laugh out loud moments, a decent mix of children humour and adult humour.

The main character Gru (voiced by Steve Carell)is likable and funny. The minions however are the main stars, they had me laughing on multiple occasions during the film. The language created for the minions is very well done as they speak in a fictional language but you can always gather what they are saying.

I found the visuals very impressive, it was very colourful and very imaginative. The action scenes we also very well done.

Would definitely recommend seeing this, no matter what your age. I am 22 and thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It's not just for kids!

6 out of 9 people found the following review useful:

When the world needed a hero, they called a villain.

Author: slwild-616-635800 from Manchester, England
23 June 2013

I went to the cinema preview with my friend for this movie, and its even better than the first film! I only saw the first film recently, and I really liked it. I wasn't sure I wanted to go and see the film at first, but my mate wanted me to go and see the preview yesterday with him, and reluctantly, I said yes. Usually, the second films aren't better than the first, but boy was I wrong! I was laughing through out the whole film, and so was everyone in the audience, it was full to! Steve Carrell's character, Gru, was hilarious. I think everyone could agree though, the minions were the best characters in the film. My friend told me the directors made up a little language and did the voices, and I was very impressed, for you could hear a hint of English in every word they said.

So, if you have seen the first film and liked it, don't hesitate to go and see it when it officially come out on the 28th June. And if you haven't seen the first film, why not?

3 out of 4 people found the following review useful:

Much better than I thought it would be.

Author: Alienator Donut from United Kingdom
24 June 2013

I was really looking forward to seeing this movie, and it was surprisingly much better than I thought it would be. I personally thought it was better than its predecessor, which was also good.

To start off with, the animation is very vibrant, and the characters are delightful. (You've got to love these Minions!) The voice cast gave the characters life, and much needed comic relief. (Steve Carrell did an excellent job as Gru.)

This movie gives a heartfelt message, showing us that you don't need to miss being evil, if you have friends, and family in your life.

I found Despicable Me 2 very funny, and very enjoyable, without being clichéd, or too childish. I recommend it for those who love animation, especially if you enjoyed the film "Despicable Me" film.

9/10

Written By Alienator Donut.

4 out of 6 people found the following review useful:

Every You Would Want In A Family Film,

Author: Dillon Harris from Ireland
24 June 2013

Despicable Me 2 is a brilliant film with a great storyline and an impressive voice cast.I definitely wouldn't say it was better than the first Despicable Me,the first one was a lot more heartwarming,but it still is a very good sequel and has everything you want in a family film,humor for both young and older audiences.However,the story of the movie feels very scattered and throughout I felt like they were trying to fit too much in one hour and a half.Like the first Despicable Me,the Minions are the best part,and they get even more screen time in this one that they did previously,it's almost impossible not to laugh at these goofy and lovable characters.It's not as good as the first Despicable Me,but this sequel is very funny and an enjoyable movie for the whole family and I look forward to seeing what Illumination Entertainment does with these characters in the future.

Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) joins the Anti-Villain League in order to find an anonymous villain working on an experiment to turn the world evil.

1 out of 1 people found the following review useful:

Minions everywhere!

Author: dianndelto from United States
30 June 2013

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

This movie is better than the original, but not because of story line. This movie is just FUNNY! We got to see it in the early screening and my very hyper 1 year old didn't say a word in the entire movie. Hubby cried... Because he laughed so hard! The storyline is very predictable but the minions made this movie! And the end was probably the most emotional funny part of the entire movie. I must confess myself I cried because you can truly emotionally relate to the characters but it was also funny. Wait for the boy band moment! Lol no spoilers though, go see it! :) you won't regret it. And bring your tissue papers because you will need it! Awesome job universal, truly looking forward to a 3rd installment!

1 out of 1 people found the following review useful:

Not better than the first one, but very funny and enjoyable!

Author: reviewerofmovies from England
30 June 2013

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

Just got back from the cinema from seeing Despicable Me 2, and what did I think of it? I really, really liked it. I'm a huge fan of the first Despicable Me movie; it was very funny, heart-warming and pretty awesome. And this one, although it seems like an unnecessary sequel, was actually very good and well done.

The main plot was written very well and flowed greatly with the plot from the first movie, with great laughs, more heart-warming moments, particularly near the end, and a quite surprising twist too. And the subplot about Margo was also quite engaging and very humorous, although it felt a little too short for me.

The main characters from the first film, once again, were very funny in their own way and voiced to near perfection by their voice actors, especially the minions who stole most of the show again. Agnes, who sounds quite a bit older now due to her voice actress growing up, is still as adorable as ever and gets a few funny lines here and there. And the new characters were a ton of fun as well.

Steve Coogan played his role as Silas Ramsbottom (He, he, bottom) very well, though given his voice is done by a famous comedian, I feel his role could've been a little bit bigger. Kristen Wiig, who plays Gru's love interest Lucy Wilde, was very perky and funny, while a tiny bit weird at times. But I could tell she was having fun voicing the character, since perkiness is her speciality if you've watched The Looney Tunes Show. And as for Benjamin Bratt as Eduardo, a.k.a. El Macho, he was pretty good too, adding a quite menacing and tough yet still humorous tone to his character. I just wish I could've heard Al Pacino voice him, but nonetheless, Bratt did a great job.

As for the animation, it has improved quite a fair amount from the first film. While some of the action sequences and sudden character reflexes are still a little cartoon-y for kid's entertainment, the animation on the hair, water, reflections off metal, explosions, etc, are all very impressive.

Overall, I highly recommend this film. It wasn't better than the first movie, but it doesn't disappoint. If you're a fan of the first Despicable Me film, then you're going to love this film.

2 out of 3 people found the following review useful:

If you liked the first, you'll like this one!

Author: DJKwa from Australia
25 June 2013

Even more Despicable! Actually this is a sweet turn for the lovable anti-villain villain, Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), who is comfortably back as a bona fide family man, to the three adorable orphans who melted audiences hearts alike in the first film. Gru would seem like a fun father, but he takes his responsibilities overbearingly over the girls as he has trouble accepting them growing up. Not only that, but he struggles to find contentment with no longer being a villain, with his laboratory now transformed into a jam-making factory. Through expected plot development, advocated from a sequel, it is not until a love interest comes along, Lucy Wilde (voiced by Kristen Wiig), that Gru loosen his shell and the plot moves into action. She takes him to the aptly titled 'anti-villain league' who recruit Gru, with Lucy as his partner in anti-crime, to take down a new villain who has taken disguise at a local shopping mall. What better way to take down a villain than with a post-villain. However Gru is not as proficient as he used to be, he is divided and distracted between his responsibilities to his girls, his love for villainous antics and his mixed emotions to his new partner.

The plot moves efficiently and effectively, moving briskly but taking special care with the characters whom audience enjoyed the first time around, while injecting a few new ones. Of course this means the minions are back, if ads didn't make it obvious. The uniformly dressed but motley shaped crew seem to have grown exponentially in number, as they are ever present in the film. Even their antics in the background over petty things, prove hilarious, but the pint size helpers also take a pivotal role in the plot. This strikes an interesting point in the films advertising. Hardly any plot was divulged, beyond set-up, meaning that there are plenty of surprises to be had in the film. In fact the minions took the foreground of marketing, being funny without substantiating into crass or being overtly annoying. Not only are they ingenious supporting characters but also act as an ingenious means of marketing the film, without spoiling much of the fun of the film, similarly like Scrat in the Ice Age films. If you only liked them in the first film, you'll love them now.

The bottom line (hahaha 'bottom'- you read it in a minion voice didn't you :) is that this is a very comfortable flick. It lives up to the adage, if you liked the first you'll like this one. Colorful and cheerful animation, that is quite impressive, with more minion madness, as expected, punctuated by heart warming sentiment, in good measure.

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