More Minions only helps this wonderful sequel.

Rating: 9/10 (27 August 2013)

Minions. They are everywhere. The popularity of these crazy little yellow things is running crazy and helping Despicable Me 2 smash the box office on the way, and for a good reason. They make Despicable Me 2 what it is: a hilarious, fun, and entertaining sequel to one of my favorite animated films of recent time.
Don't get me wrong, the delightful Minions aren't the only thing that make the movie a joy to watch. The main (human) cast of characters return headed by funny man Steve Carell, reprising his role of now loving father and ex-villain, Gru. Carell's voice once again brings Gru to life and makes him simply hilarious. Aside from those Minions, Gru is the best and funniest character in the movie, delivering jokes for kids all ages and a couple of those under toned jokes for the adults. Along with Gru, Margo, Edith, and the oh so cute and funny Agnes return as the adopted daughters of Gru, though their roles are less than the first movie. Russel Brand returns to voice Dr. Nefario, who has few parts but once again adds nicely to the mix, and Kristen Wiig comes along to act as a love interest in the form of Lucy, who is funny at times, but also has her not-so-funny moments. But even with this great cast, they all are side stepped by the real show stoppers. The Minions.
The first Despicable Me, released in 2010, was an enormous hit, and to Universal's delight, spawned a new pop culture phenomenon in the Minions. While the first movie was fantastic, people wanted more Minions, and in Despicable Me 2, they answered the call. These wacky hilarious goof balls pop up in almost every scene of the movie and provide all kinds of laughs. Whether they're beating each other to a pulp, dressing up and playing make-believe, or cracking jokes and laughing about butts and farts, the Minions are just plain old fun to watch. They also play a much larger role in the overall story this time around, becoming subjects to main villain El Macho's (Benjamin Bratt) evil tests. To state it again, the Minions steal the show, and without them, Despicable Me wouldn't be half as popular as it is.
There really isn't too much more to say about this movie. The story was fun and provided a good mystery, but for older viewers such as myself, was pretty easy to figure out. Gru acts as a member of the Anti-Villain League, setting the stage for spy missions, as well as some action scenes, and they provide fun entertainment aside from the antics of the Minions.
Kids will love this movie inside and out. It is a very visually engaging film, it's very funny, goofy, and has those bits of action and mystery in it, not to mention again the Minions. Adults and older viewers should find just about the same joy in the movie, it's cute and provides jokes and funny moments that someone of any age can enjoy. Despicable Me 2 is a more than worthy sequel that gave fans what the asked for, and what the makes the movie great. Minions, Minions and more Minions!
9/10