![]() ![]() Beyond its many plot points about evil minions, going undercover in shopping malls and so forth, it's basically a story about well-meaning people wanting to protect and provide for those closest to them. ![]() But the relationship between Gru and Lucy does come across as believable and entertaining, and as long as we're having fun the familiar elements don't seem to matter so much.ĭespicable Me 2 is also more heartwarming than the original. We're quite used to seeing klutzy female characters who want to impress their bosses (in Legally Blonde, for example), and Kristen Wiig gets to do the same kind of fast-talking wisecracking that made her such a hit in Bridesmaids. Much like the first film, these emotional developments are played with a feather-light touch and unfold largely within the boundaries of generic convention. But where the first film saw him stand up to his overbearing mother by proving his worth as a foster father, in this film he deals with feelings of romantic inadequacy as a child by giving his newly-adopted daughters the mother they have always wanted. In terms of character development, it's similar to the arc in the original, with the focus being on Gru confronting childhood fears while dealing with a task in his everyday life. But it still felt in places like a story that needed a lift, something a little more ambitious to fully kick it into gear.ĭespicable Me 2 solves that problem, giving us a somewhat better story which develops the characters from the first film. There was still a certain amount of pleasure in the central conceit (a man trying to steal the Moon), and the relationship between Gru and the girls eventually became more than simple padding. The film felt like a villain-of-the-week TV episode which had been strung out to 90 minutes with a lot of unnecessary build-up. One of the big problems with the original Despicable Me was that its story was rather thin. Despicable Me 2 may not rank up with those films, but it is a marginal improvement on the original, being funnier, better written and more enjoyable. Many animated franchises have tried to match the standard set by it, with only Shrek 2 from Dreamworks coming close over the last couple of decades. In the modern era, the standard for animated sequels has been set by the Toy Story series, with Toy Story 2 and 3 garnering just as much praise as the first film, if not moreso. But while live-action examples are relatively easy to come by, there are very few animated films whose sequels are a genuine improvement. When it comes to sequels, there are a small number which are widely considered to be better than the originals: The Empire Strikes Back is better than Star Wars, The Godfather Part II is better than The Godfather, Evil Dead 2 is better than The Evil Dead, and so on. With plenty of laughs, a good story and wonderful animation, this sequel is very good, and well worth your time if you enjoyed the first film. This film has that, and we see the result on-screen. This is a memorable animated feature, even if it's a slight step down, it's far better than many sequels that fail to capture the essence of what made the original so much fun. With a well crafted screenplay, great voice cast, wonderful animation, Despicable Me 2 is a worthwhile and highly enjoyable picture that will certainly appeal to any age group as well as fans of the original. The material presented here works well, and it's a far better sequel than most that I have seen. However, the main thing that made this film very enjoyable were the minions, they were a big part of the film's appeal, and they really were funny and made me enjoy the film that much more. For fans of the first movie, there are enough aspects to enjoy here, and it does have the vibe that made the first so good, but at times it does a few things to be desired. Nonetheless for a follow-up this succeeds where many sequels fail. The film's story is quite good as well, and they toned down the elements a bit, which in a way is why the film doesn't match the first. I enjoyed this film despite its shortcomings and the voice cast are great here as well. The film isn't perfect, but that's the case with sequels. Slight step down from the original, Despicable Me 2 is nonetheless a fun, entertaining follow up to the original that works well because there are enough comedic moments to make this a worthwhile sequel. ![]()
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