Among the Strongest 2010 Animated Features

Rating: 8/10 (18 January 2011)

Last Saturday, I managed to watch Despicable Me. Yeah I know that it isn't new for it was shown last year.
I still decided to write a short review of it though I KNOW it's already late.
Well it really moved me and I just wanna share some of my thoughts about it.
I believe Despicable Me is among the best animated features of 2010. Yeah I know Toy Story 3 is great but this film definitely deserves a watch too.
But before mentioning the good sides of the movie. Here's some weak areas from my observation.
The story has some inconsistencies. Like when the kids were showed in their first sleep that they prayed first before sleeping but they were never showed praying again in the following sleep scenes.
Vector was also a techy villain so I just can't figure out how he came up with the not-so-cool octopus gun invention, (I've read though that it was done purposely to come up with a scene close to a Jules Verne's novel).
The presence of the minions was also kinda questionable for it isn't a monster or alien movie.
However, considering the fact that it is a fun-filled animated feature, all those minimal errs are kinda excusable...hehe Now here are the strong points.
I love this film for IT IS FULL OF LOVE.
I love the characters in the movie too especially the very endearing Agnes. (She also reminds me of the lil girl from Monsters Inc.) The movie did not fail to show the right emotions. It was very accurate and very witty.
In addition, the cinematography was nice, the sounds was just and the direction was splendid.
One of the most remarkable scenes for me was the roller coaster ride which proves that great 3D rendering was done in the film. It kinda made me feel like I was in the ride too.
I also love how the movie indirectly pointed out that we have let go of the bitterness in the past.
This movie is definitely a good reminder that no matter how bad our past is we can still live a good life if we choose to.
So as I end, I encourage everyone to watch the film if you haven't watch it yet.
Very cute, funny and lovable. 8 out of 10 for me...