Genre: Animated
Film running length: 95 min
(excl trailers and advertisements)
UK Release Date: 15/10/2010
Directed by: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
Country: United States
Language: English
Distributor: Universal Pictures

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Who's in it?
Steve Carell, Russell Brand, Jason Segel, Will Arnett

What's the plot?

Animated fun for the whole family, ‘Despicable Me’ features the voices of Steve Carell, Jason Segal and Russell Brand.

Hidden beneath his house in a sedate suburban neighbourhood, surrounded by an army of minions, lives Gru – and he has big plans. For, armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready vehicles, Gru intends to steal the moon!

But then he meets three little orphan girls, who single Gru out as a potential Dad. Now the world’s greatest villain is about to face his greatest challenge.

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Contains very mild scary scenes, slapstick violence and language..
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Despicable Me: Average guest rating breakdown (across UK & Ireland):

Total ratings: 279
Average rating: 4.3

2 (1%)

Poor

11 (4%)

Alright

35 (13%)

Good

98 (35%)

Very Good

133 (48%)

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Latest customer reviews (from a total of 3 reviews):

Well I'll Be, Despicable Me, Huh

Reviewer: The Quill Guy

Date: 20/05/2011

This film for me was like a warm cup of tea that you can feel in your stomach after you have drank it. It feels good, gives you a warm feeling and you sit and enjoy it for as long as you can. Steve Carell did fantastic in this movie – and personally I am not a big Steve Carell fan. But he and Russell Brand did very well to the good story arc which for me was a funny adventure.
I was even left with a “awh” expression. Cute kids, cute alien things, funny main characters. What more could you want. It had good morals and it reminded me so much of, a more child friendly version of Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events. I blame the kids on that account. This definitely does not take away from it though. Family film or a couples film, either way it is something that I enjoyed seeing and would even consider buying the DVD to expand my collection.
The film isn’t too long and doesn’t drag like some children’s films do. It’s just fun. My lack of explanation on this film really does me no favours but it is fun. I smiled and I came away feeling warmed from its capitalist, merchandise wanting creators. Well done Universal you caught me. Despicable me a must see.

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Great animation

Reviewer: Pawan

Date: 25/10/2010

Amazing touching story, several funny moments, great movie for all ages.

Despicabley delightful

Reviewer: Gaelle

Date: 23/10/2010

Saw this film with our three boys who laughed most of the way through, especially when Gru's trousers feel down. Us adults also thought it was very funny. One of those animated films which caters for everyone with it's humour.

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