More of a children's film than a family feature

Rating: 6/10 (12 July 2010)

I consider a family film geared towards an audience of all ages (ie Toy Story, Dragon) and I think children's films like Nanny McPhee and CareBears the Movie do nothing but entertain the youngsters while we older folk sit and watch mindlessly - but perhaps chuckle occasionally. That is what Despicable Me is: a children's film. I loved the previews and thought it would be hysterical (It's Steve Carell!) but I was disappointed. Ever since the first preview with the pyramids, I expected greatness. Not so. But it was not bad. Just... okay. It's decent. There are funny bits as the minions do nothing but slapstick, saving the day in the process... And the cute little girl everyone is raving about? Slightly annoying at times. She's is THAT kind of cute. I kinda liked Edith who had a flair of dark comedy in her. It is worth a matinée ticket. Don't bother with the expensive 3-D glasses that are only useful during the roller coaster scene.