After watching Despicable Me, I’m sure there are lots of you out there who just can’t get enough of the adorable minions and their mischief. Luckily, the wait is over! Despicable Me 2 comes out in theatres on July 3, and I’ve had the chance of catching the advanced screening of the movie on Saturday. Now the question is… did the sequel live up to the oh-so-loveable first movie?
Don’t worry, there will be no spoilers here!
Plot
Unfortunately, I personally didn’t think the plot was developed in a very cohesive fashion. Gru didn’t seem to have a clear goal in mind to drive the development of the movie; whereas in the first movie, his plan to steal the moon was very articulate. Instead, it was the happening of certain events that furthers the movie’s progression. Conclusion? Disappointment. Hey, maybe I’m being too critical of the ex-villain, but nice Gru certainly isn’t as interesting as bad Gru.
Minions
Yes, there has to be a category for the minions! This is the category the animation developers absolutely would not want to miss – and thankfully did not. What makes a better day than watching miniature yellow creatures running around the lab?
As a “Family Movie”
In terms of the content, there were some more mature subjects – particularly the one of relationships. I think a younger audience would definitely find it difficult to understand and relate to, which makes it less of an ideal movie for a family night-out.
Overall
3/5
Despicable Me 2 being a light-hearted film – although I wouldn’t say it’s one of the all-time favourites – is ultimately a relaxing start to the summer holidays. Enjoy the sunshine!
