A Despicable Delight

Rating: 8/10 (25 February 2011)

Despicable Me is a fun film. It is a simple story coated with wonderful moments, and characters that are pleasing to watch. From Gru with his aim to become the most evil villain in the world to his eccentric but utterly lovable Minions (a great creation).
Giggles, and there are lots of them work through a certain subtlety. The moving of a characters face, voice or body (special mention to the Minions)or the sweet scene stealing 'Unicorns I love them' Agnes really does work. When Despicable Me does try with a more slapstick, or crash, bang wallop it does full a little flat. Arch-nemesis Vector and Gru's assistant Dr. Nefarious are at times in Despicable Me a little weak. Indeed it is Gru but more so the orphan girls and Minions that we want to see.
I must mention the animation which is very good and well-brought to life but also the musical presence in the film, as I really noticed it. The music is rather modern and funky for an animation, and gave for me a contemporary twist, which I enjoyed.
I admire Despicable Me for its simple yet highly creativity tale. There are many scenes that are highly memorable and you would have to have a heart of steel not to be touched by the manner it draws the film to its loving and charming conclusion.