
Despicable Me 2
More minions. More despicable.
Directed by Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin
Produced by Illumination, Universal Pictures
A brisk, colorful family comedy that balances absurdist humor and minion chaos with genuine warmth around fatherhood and found family.
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
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Does Despicable Me 2 end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is Despicable Me 2 sad? No. Less sad than 96% of films.
Is Despicable Me 2 easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is Despicable Me 2 scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Despicable Me 2 violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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