This is a review of “Despicable Me 2” for Civic Warwick.
Rating: PG
Starring: (voice talents) Steve Carrell, Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Benjamin Bratt, Dana Gaier, Elsie Fisher, Ken Jeong, Steve Coogan, Nasim Pedrad, Moisés Arias, Kristen Schaal, Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
Gru (Steve Carrell) is happily taking care of his three daughters, and he’s given up his life of villainy to experiment as a legitimate businessman who specializes in jellies and jam. Edith (Dana Gaier) is a budding little villainous protege. Margo (Miranda Cosgrove) is growing up, and becoming interested in boys, much to Gru’s dismay. Sweet little Agnes (Elsie Fisher) is still as cute as ever, but she’s starting to feel the keen ache for a mother.
Gru is kidnapped one day by the fun-loving and slightly loopy Agent Lucy Wilde (Kristin Wiig) of the AVL (Anti-Villain League). They’re after Gru’s help with an unsolvable case they’ve been working on which is investigating the theft of PX-41, a transmutation serum. If the serum is unleashed on the world, it could spell disaster. The serum has been traced to a shopping mall. It’s up to Lucy and Gru to go undercover as shop owners, and deduce who is responsible for the theft of the serum.
I loved this movie. There’s more than a few hilarious moments, and a couple of really touching ones too. I liked the character of Lucy, and the dynamic she shared with Gru. After being addicted to the iPhone/iPad game “Minion Rush” it was nice to finally put a story to the game. I missed seeing this film at the cinema, as my partner went with our 3 year old, so it was fun to finally watch it.