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Thursday, 21 October 2010

Despicable Me (U) * * * *

Despicable Me (Steve Carell, Russell Brand, Jason Segal)

This latest 3D family animation offering proves to be a highly amusing film for both children and adults. The main story line is of the super-villain, Gru, who adopts three orphans to help him in his scheme to steal the moon. But, as time passes with the three girls, he grows to love them, ending in an albeit cliched way, but entertaining non the less.

Steve Carell performs very well with his roll as Gru, and is supported well by Russell Brands Dr. Nefario. Unfortunately the pair, whilst providing a few laughs, are upstaged by the Gru's Minions, who are the comical backbone to the film.

The other let down was the 3D effects which, whilst ok, left something to be desired, not being as crisp as some other films have offered.

All in all, a very good film, and one definitely worth watching for both adults and kids alike.

2 comments:

  1. Hey Alex, some really interesting stuff, deffinetly want to go see Despicable Me. However what exactly about the 3D let this film down? I'm trying to decide which to see, 3D or 2D.

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  2. The 3D blurred, and at times there was a sort of double image, with a translucent image if a character slightly to the side. Similar thing happened in Clash of the Titans. However, it didn't spoil the film, so either or it's definitely worth watching

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