1. I want a little yellow minion.
2. Dreamworks does not know how to end a movie without a big dance party.
Film Summary: Master thief and villain Gru (Steve Carrell) has given up a life of crime to become a full-time dad to his three adopted daughters. But when the Anti Villain League calls on him to help catch a new global threat, he and his new partner, Lucy Wilde (Kristen Wiig), are on a mission to become save the world and become heroes.
Despicable Me 2 falls under the same category as its current animated competition, Monsters University. The first movie was a hit with audiences and did well at the box office, and while a second would of course draw in a huge crowd, it wasn't a necessity as far as plot or relevance. However, this doesn't mean the second chapter in Gru's road to becoming a good guy wasn't any good. On the contrary, I feel that Despicable Me 2 was a very good movie for sequel standards. It was just as funny and entertaining as the first and succeeded in introducing us to new and hilarious characters.
One thing that is so clear after watching Despicable Me 2 is that Dreamworks paid close attention to what worked and what audiences continue to love about its predecessor: minions and Agnes. The adorable yellow henchman played a key role in the movies plot and served a higher purpose than just an excuse for slapstick laughs (which there were still plenty of). Agnes also had a slightly larger part than she did in the first installment. Her cuteness remained, but sometimes she also served as the sweet voice of reason for Gru.
What about the other daughters, you ask? Well...they were in the movie. Miranda Cosgrove's Margo had a short subplot about being in love with the antagonist's son that was quickly demolished almost as quickly as it began, and Edith (voiced by Dana Gaier) was...there. Her character dressed as and pretended to be a ninja for most of the film, and that's about all we here from her. If I had to complain about one thing about Despicable Me 2, it would have to be the role of the daughters. Such a prevalent part of the first film to be diminished into mere supporting characters is greatly disappointing.
I can't say anything about the 3D aspect of the film (I tend to stick with the traditional 2D to save myself from a headache), but other than the little importance Gru's daughters had towards the plot, I really don't have much to complain about the movie. I laughed a lot, I sympathized with many of the characters, and most importantly, I had a good time at the movies. Despicable Me 2 definitely serves its purpose in being a solid, fun family film.
FINAL VERDICT: If you need some good laughs and an overload of cuteness, this is the movie to see. I recommend a matinee, and if you're not familiar with the first installment, I'd say pull a double feature once this one comes out on DVD.
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