Disney and DreamWorks have fresh competition, as Universal dives headfirst back into animation with Despicable Me.
As it turns out, it deserves it too.
And Grus problem is that theres a new, more successful villain in town by the name of Vector.
So far, so blah.
Yet,Despicable Mehas plenty in its corner to lift it into a genuinely rip-roaring piece of family entertainment.
Reminding me just a little of the videogameOverlord, the minions here are an absolutely hoot.
Heres hopingDespicable Me2 doesnt make the same mistake.
Lets hope, too, that it keeps the humour quotient so high.
There are downsides to the film, mind.
As well put together as the film certainly is, its nonetheless a derivative one at heart.
Im also finding myself decreasingly impressed by movie star voice casts too.
However, the film is still something of a triumph.
And the primary reason for that?
Because it understands why its audience has come to see it.
Roll on the sequel…
Rating:
4 out of 5
