How to Ruin a Great Idea

Rating: 1/10 (12 July 2013)

A dull tedious love story featuring Gru, now a retired villain and single dad with three kids, rather than a clever evil genius. They created one of the best animated characters for a good while then wasted him on this woeful script. Avoid at all costs unless you've got your kids with you.
The theme is quite childish really and they have lost all appeal to an adult. Gru is often embarrassed around his new lady friend, the kids are sickeningly sweet and the minions make more silly noises and dress in ridiculous costumes, aiming for cheap laughs. Great for kids who laugh loud and long but it's a poor ending for poor old Gru. A kidnapping of the kids would have been a better option, forcing Gru to go back to his evil ways, the strengths of his character, but they chose a weak option.