One of The, If Not The, Best Movies of 2010

Rating: 8/10 (23 December 2010)

I am not really big on cartoon movies, but my girlfriend is. So I ended up watching this with her and her family. Boy, I am sure glad I was included in that event: this film was a true gem.
Not only is it funny, but it is fun, and even emotional at times. I possibly cried twice, and I am not prone to crying. But that is just how it goes when you have a film like this -- something with both cute little minions and girls who you have to feel a bit sorry for (although the eldest girl is a bit of a brat).
Gru makes a great villain, and I look forward to seeing him again in the sequel. (2016 update: The sequel is just as good. The third film, "Minions", has its weak spots, but I still anticipate part four.)