Gru and his minions are back.

Rating: 9/10 (19 July 2013)

Usually sequels are better than the original; and sometimes not. DESPICABLE ME 2, a CGI giggle riot, proves well worth waiting for. Gru(Steve Carell)is more sedate this time, leaving his villain image behind to taking care of his three adorable adopted daughters. His little yellow minions now work with Gru's accomplice, Dr. Nefario(Russell Brand),making jam. The Anti-Villain League wants Gru to go undercover to seek out a new super-villain traced to a local mall kiosk. Gru is assigned a partner in the form of eccentric agent Lucy Wilde( Kristen Wiig). Gru's mind is occupied with planning a birthday party for daughter Agnes(Elsie Fisher). The identity of the hunted villain proves to be no real mystery at all. And becoming obvious is agent Lucy's affections toward her rotund partner. Daughter Margo(Miranda Cosgrove)also seems to be bitten by the love bug.The minions bring about most of the giggles and knee slapping comedy. This animated feature has all the elements to keep the whole family entertained. Other featured voices: Benjamin Bratt, Dana Galer, Steve Coogan and Moises Aria. Those lovable minions are voiced by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud.