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Despicable Me 2
2013 98 min United States of America PG 0+
★7.6
Animation, Comedy, Family
Director: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
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Description
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
Budget:
$76M
US Gross:
$368.07M
Worldwide:
$970.77M
Starring
Steve Carell
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Kristen Wiig
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Benjamin Bratt
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2014
— Best Animated Feature
BAFTA 2014
— Best Animated Feature
Academy Awards 2014
— Best Animated Feature
Golden Globe 2014
— Best Animated Feature
Academy Awards 2014
— Best Original Song
Georges Awards 2014
— Best Animated Feature
Key opinion
Despicable Me 2 is widely considered a successful, family-friendly follow-up that leans heavily into the humor of the Minions. While some viewers feel the plot is weaker and less edgy than the original, most appreciate the continued warmth of Gru's transformation into a dedicated father.
| Acting | Steve Carell delivers a consistently strong and engaging vocal performance as Gru. | |
| Production | The film maintains a high technical standard for animation and vibrant production design. | |
| Humor | The Minions provide the core humor, though opinions split on whether their increased presence improves or dilutes the film. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is often described as feeling like a collection of sitcom-style arcs rather than a cohesive or edgy narrative. | |
| Originality | The sequel's shift toward a family-man narrative divides fans, with some finding it heartwarming and others missing the original's villainous edge. |