First Film Was Just A Little Better.....

Rating: 8/10 (13 October 2014)

Despicable Me 2, the sequel to the 2010 smash hit, is an entertaining film and quite funny at times. It's not as good as the first film as it lacks the creative dialog the first film possessed. That being said, the Minions were funny and adorable as usual, the animation was crisp, the characters were worth getting to know, but it lacks the fresh feel of the original. Kids will adore this film and even most adults would like it somewhat. If you're a fan of the first film, you may come to enjoy the sequel.
This film marks the return of Gru. But this time, Gru is not a villain as he is trying to work on his parenting skills. But he gets recruited by the Anti-Villain League to go undercover and find out which person stole a secret Antarctic lab. Along the way, he gets help from Lucy, the awkward agent from the League.
This film has a respectable voice cast. Steve Carell returns as Gru and does an effective job. Russell Brand and Miranda Cosgrove also return and they did a good job. Kristen Wiig is a good addition to the cast and I think she's perfect for Lucy, instead of Ms. Hattie. I wanted to see Al Pacino voice the villain, but I think Benjamin Bratt did a fair enough job.
Overall, Despicable Me 2 does not feel as fresh as the first film, but it still makes for a high-quality piece of entertainment. The visuals are excellent and this movie makes good use for the music. The story seems a little stale, but then isn't that the case for many sequels? But I had a fun time and I'm sure many children did too. I rate this film 8/10.