I went to see this with some pretty negative preconceptions

Rating: 10/10 (11 July 2010)

But, I was wrong!!!
This movie was way funnier than I expected. From the post-opening scene where Gru demonstrates his "villainy" by popping some little boy's balloon animal (after making it for him!). To the semi-predictable-yet-no-less-happy ending.
Of course, it's Gru's loyal Minions who provide the most laughs. Not only with their physical appearance (sort of a mutant cross between a potato and a banana). But, also with their clumsiness...and a set of falsetto voices that make them sound like they've been snorting helium!
I'm not a parent, myself. But, if some of you reading this are, and some of your older kids think they're too big for TOY STORY 3? Then, take them to see this movie. It'll be more fun than a barrel of Tom Hanks' monkeys!