Despicable Me 2

Plot synopsis:
A secret laboratory near the Arctic Circle is stolen by a mysterious vehicle using a giant magnet. The Anti-Villain League (AVL) recruits former super-villain Gru, now a devoted father to Margo, Edith and Agnes, to find out which evil person stole the lab, which contained a powerful mutagen known as PX-41 which can make indestructible and extremely aggressive monsters out of living organisms because Gru, being an ex villain knows how villains work but refuses. Gru learns that Dr. Nefario, his friend and assistant, has decided to leave him for new employment, because he "missed being evil." Gru reluctantly partners with undercover AVL agent Lucy Wilde, and together they search The Paradise Shopping Mall, where they are given a bakery called "Bake My Day" as their headquarters. Gru suspects Mexican restaurant owner Eduardo Perez of being a super-villain called "El Macho", a bad guy who became Gru's inspiration for a villain who supposedly died after skysurfing a TNT-laden shark into the center of an active volcano. Gru and Lucy break into Eduardo's restaurant at night, but only find a jar of secret-recipe salsa and nothing to prove that Eduardo is the culprit. Meanwhile, Agnes expresses her wish of having a mother someday and suspects that Gru will fall in love with Lucy. Gru tells her that his relationship with Lucy is strictly professional.Gru and Lucy investigate wig merchant Floyd Eagle-san, but Gru is still suspicious of Eduardo. After the investigation, Gru is set up on a horrible dinner date with a woman named Shannon, who notices Gru's wig and threatens to humiliate him. Luckily, Lucy bumps into them and rescues him from the date by shooting Shannon with a tranquilizer dart. They take Shannon home, and after they say good night, Gru realizes that Agnes was right: he has romantic feelings for Lucy.The next day, the AVL arrests Floyd Eagle-san (who claims that he was framed) because an almost-empty mutagen jar was found in his shop. The investigation is closed, and Lucy is reassigned to Australia. Before leaving, Lucy gives Gru her lipstick taser to remind him of her. This leaves Gru heartbroken because he loves her, but he cannot find the courage to ask her out on a date. Instead he brings the girls to Eduardo's Cinco de Mayo party and finds proof that the Mexican restauranteur is in fact the super-villain El Macho. Gru discovers that he (and his helper, Dr. Nefario) have captured and mutated a large number of Gru's minions using the PX-41, turning them into insane, savage purple-furred monsters. El Macho plans to send rockets full of mutated Minions to major cities and achieve world domination. El Macho emphasizes that he and Gru could team up and they would become evil again followed by ruling the city, but Gru avoids answering and leaves with his daughter Margo, who in the meantime has broken up with Eduardo's two-timing son, Antonio, who had left Margo for another girl. For breaking Margo's heart, Gru uses his freeze-ray to freeze Antonio in a block of ice.On her flight to Australia, Lucy realizes she has feelings for Gru, so she jumps out of the plane and hang-glides down to the party. She is captured by El Macho, who knows she is an AVL agent after Pollito, his pet chicken, retrieves her AVL ID badge from her purse. Fortunately Dr. Nefario lets Gru know what is happening. In order to rescue Lucy, Gru visits El Macho along with two minions covered in purple cupcake frosting, pretending he was captured by two of the mutant creatures. Fighting alongside his daughters and Dr. Nefario, Gru and his team spray all of the mutated minions with awful-tasting jelly containing a powerful antidote that Dr. Nefario made, whereupon they revert to their friendly yellow state. El Macho then takes the mutagen himself, but Gru and Dr. Nefario easily overcome him using a fart gun and Lucy's lipstick-taser.Lucy is, however, already strapped to a TNT-loaded shark rocket. Gru starts to untie her, but the rocket-launch remote button is pressed by El Macho's pet chicken Pollito. The rocket flies towards the same lava-spewing volcano where El Macho had previously faked his death. Lucy accepts Gru's invitation for a date, and the pair dives into the safety of the ocean seconds before the rocket enters the volcano.One hundred and forty-seven dates later, Gru and Lucy are married and Margo, Edith and Agnes finally have a mother. The minions close with a rendition of "I Swear" (sung in minionese as "Underwear") and "Y.M.C.A" while the whole family dances. Then, a purple furry minion shows up, surprising the family.

Tags: romantic, humor

Review:
To watch this film you don't really need to have seen the first however I would recommend you do as at points the film refers to Despicable Me (1).I'm going to keep this review short and simply say, I gave this film a 9* rating as I found it strongly entertaining, not as funny as I thought but still a great film!
Having more of the minions- one of the best assets of the first film- was a masterstroke also, and their subplot also gave the story an increasing sense of jeopardy and threat(though theirs is a little more interesting than that of world domination).
Gru is a lovable character, whether a villain like in the first or not, and adds a lot of charisma and energy to the film.
From the moment it appears on the screen to the end of the film, Despicable Me 2 is a fast paced, fun film that never ceases to be entertaining.This film has you laughing quite often, contains humour that both kids and adults can appreciate, and had at least one moment that was worthy of clapping out loud to.The character development is to be praised, as is the warmth and soul that Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud put into this film.This film leaves you feeling joyful and satisfied and happy for the characters and the new direction their lives are taking.This film is not to be missed and I can't recommend it enough..
I am a fair reviewer and this is at most a 6 by IMDb standards.It is well rendered, and there are some innovative parts, the characters which were excellently formed in the first one have now no consistency, the subplots clumsily come together, and no matter how many reviewers say this has adult and child appeal, it really is aimed at very young children.if I was to compare it in standard, you are looking at a Ice Age/Madagascar standard instead of the Kung Fu Panda/Toy Story 3 level.Worth a watch but 7.8 sounds a bit fishy to me.
Despicable Me 2 is a brilliant film with a great storyline and an impressive voice cast.I definitely wouldn't say it was better than the first Despicable Me,the first one was a lot more heartwarming,but it still is a very good sequel and has everything you want in a family film,humor for both young and older audiences.However,the story of the movie feels very scattered and throughout I felt like they were trying to fit too much in one hour and a half.Like the first Despicable Me,the Minions are the best part,and they get even more screen time in this one that they did previously,it's almost impossible not to laugh at these goofy and lovable characters.It's not as good as the first Despicable Me,but this sequel is very funny and an enjoyable movie for the whole family and I look forward to seeing what Illumination Entertainment does with these characters in the future.Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) joins the Anti-Villain League in order to find an anonymous villain working on an experiment to turn the world evil..
So after watching Despicable Me (the original) numerous times at home - and loving it to death, this movie was a big disappointment for me and my daughters at the movie theater.
The evil plot was actually kind of scary instead of being funny, and the characters seem to spend a lot of time doing things that were just not that interesting and saying things that were just not that funny.All in all, a real let-down for our once-in-a-blue-moon trip to the movie theater..
I can understand that they're trying to make her a fun character, but I think she was overdone.Another thing I like about this movie, however, is that when I was watching the trailers for it, I felt this may just be Gru trying to stop a bad guy.
It's more than just Gru trying to save the world.I personally liked this movie better than the first one, although that one was good too.
i watched the first movie a lot of times, i must admit it was by accident cause there wasn't anything good on TV, but i loved it, the villain, the minions and the plot, so i expected way more from this movie.
Unlike the first story this one lacks humor.The writers completely lose sight of the good characters from the first movie such as; Vector, Dr. Nefario, and even Gru's Mom. They bring in a new villain who leaves a dry taste in your mouth.
i just came back from cinema and have to say that it was great, fast, funny, full of jokes for audience of all ages, although storyline has a lot of secondary threads it lacks some major twist that could make you say 'i did not saw that coming', but then again it is aimed at audience that expects fun and not mind bending storiesit does have some moments that are a bit scary for 5 year old so make sure that your young one remembers that it is only a story and it will end well (which of course is true)like in the first part there are some bloopers at the end so don't leave too quickly.
What a delight.After being put off by the terrible terrible MU,i was double happy to see this.It definitely lived up to the original.I really loved it.When i read the plot for the first time,i thought they were going to side the three girls.But they did not.The jokes were laugh out loud,both for kids and adults.The animation has to be the most beautiful thing of this movie.The colors,environment,everything was just too cheerful.I don't care if they make a 100 movies,but if everyone is as beautiful as this,i won't mind watching every single of it.I'm so happy that i grossed 850+M.I really don't get all the hate so much.I want this to win Oscar,not MU.I can't say anything because Pixar always does magic,but this time,DM2 stole that magic!.
In fact, the only real laugh comes from Agnes asking Gru dressed as a fairy princess why a fairy princess would be fat and he responds: "because I live in a house made of candy and I eat instead of facing my problems." Beyond that most of the humor comes from minions doing slapstick which just isn't that funny unless you are six years old.
Seriously man, the first movie which came out in 2010 was pretty good with a charm of its own and this time they have killed (almost) all the joy and the fun.The love story in the film felt so forced, the dialogs were clichéd and scenes were so predictable.
I had a great time with my family and we laughed so much it was almost embarrassing because we were so loud, this film is great family entertainment and don't worry if u think your to old to find it funny because i'm 14 and loved it and my mom found just as awesome !!
Right from the word go, it captures your imagination and by the end it captures your heart also...ACTION: Superb.COMEDY: Couldn't be better.CREATIVITY: Not as much as in the first film but still more than enough for a memorable watch.DULL MOMENTS: NONE!!The film, however, does not quite relate to its title, but that does not distract you from all the fun feast throughout.Hats off to all the cast and crew members for pulling off one of those rare sequels that outclass their predecessors!.
And after watching "Despicable Me 2", I can't for the life of me figure out why the original even merited this sequel if the character of Gru was going to continue to be at the helm.
Expecting to see a story about the reformed villain Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) "getting back into the game" (by which I mean being recruited by the Anti-Villain League (creative name I know) in order to help with the capture of the next super villain bent on world domination) but instead getting a throw-away love story, with forced sentimentality and a final battle sequence which comes up terribly short.OK, so if you know me then you understand that I don't care for the Minions.
But again, I don't get the appeal of Gru outside of the well conceived plot of the original, which took a lot of people by surprise and which I even gave a positive review to.Synopsis: Watch Gru make silly faces, watch the cute kid be cutesy, but most of all watch the Minions beat each other senseless.
Highlights: There is one funny character in this movie and it's not Kristen Wiig, who voices Lucy, an agent of the Anti-Villain League and the only character more annoying than the Minions.
But between this character, the little girl being cutesy and the two Minion covers of well known songs during the finale which is sure to get a rise out of audiences, the overall entertainment factor is still low if you are going into this film not a Minions apologist.Side Note: Do you know why the Minions aren't funny?
So why millions of adults laugh at these antics is beyond me.Final Thought: While it is true that I believe the Minions are the most annoying group of animated characters since the Chipmunks, if you read this review carefully my dislike of "Despicable Me 2" goes deeper than a simple hatred of those freaky little tater tots with eyes.
I loved Despicable me, it had heart, excitement and humor for both children and adults.DM2 felt like a watered down version of it' predecessor, gone were jokes that adults could laugh at and instead the only comic relief came from the Minions doing idiotic things like they did in the previous one.
However it gets tiresome quickly, even my 5 year old was getting bored by the end of the movie.I love good animated movies especially when me and my daughter both find them entertaining, that's really a mark of a good movie when it can reach adults and children alike.Despicable Me 2 never really took off, and was a total dud for me (and my kid).
Despicable Me 2 is okay, but its ambition needs to be more than their obsession with the minions.Just like the original, the film sets Gru to a simple mission, then he suddenly gets some distractions by his family building issues.
The animation and action scenes are as lively as the comedy running around.Despicable Me 2 spares some good laughs, but it's still sort of disappointing.
The less-despicable- more- lovable sequel provides non-stop laughs from start to finish all the while maintaining the wit and charm of the original.In the sequel to 2010s unexpected success that was Despicable Me we find our former baddie Gru (Steve Carrel) living the single dad life, more focused now on his jam/jelly business and making sure the fairy princess shows up to Agnes' birthday party rather than freeze rays - though he does hold onto his villainous past.
It's not too long into the film before Lucy (Kristen Wiig) unwillingly drags Gru to the headquarters of an organization known as the AVL (Anti- Villain League) where he is asked to use his expertise as a villain to track down a new bad guy who has stolen a top secret liquid that turns any creature into a mindless, indestructible killing machine.As much as the plot takes its time getting to, the story ultimately here is Gru finding love; this time in that of a woman.
Throw in a girl like Lucy that's just as wacky as him and we've got an interesting love story.The film does a great job introducing new characters and gadgets yet still referencing enough from the first film for the audience to ease into the changes.
Back in April I posted a reply on the boards indicating a sentiment of anticipation that I could not wait to see Despicable Me 2 having loved the first.I take my words back.It was enjoyable but I could have waited!Not as fresh, not as funny, not as simple or as visually fantastic or as big hearted as the first.Suffers a classic case of 'the sequel needs to be bigger' - which lays the way for busy visuals and too many subplots, in turn over complicating the story and cooling the focus of its heart.Is it fresh?
I'll put it this way - it does try - but there is nothing in DM2 that comes close to Gru's bed time storytelling.The story arc of 'family' is now complete for Gru and the girls - moving forward I hope Despicable Me 3 is a prequel - of a time when Gru, Dr Nefario and the Minions were still up to no good.6.5/10I didn't mean to call you a meat loaf, Jack !.
This animation is about the super villain Gru, who is recruited to fight another villain's plot to take over the world."Despicable Me 2" has very cute characters doing silly things, which is fun to watch at times.
The drama is not too strong, there are some tense from the action scenes, but not much, not enough to brought people's tense expression.This movie will instantly bored you when you don't see minions or the girls on the scene.I am saying that this film is very funny, cute, hilarious, but not good enough as a drama.
If you haven't watch this movie, you can't hope too much from it's story, but you'll laugh pretty hard as you see the minions, and you'll be amazed from the cuteness of the girls..
You have got great actors You got Steve Carrel playing Gru You got Benjamin Bratt playing the new villain El Macho witch in my opinion is better then Vector in the first movie and You also have Kristen Wigg playing Lucy.
Actually this is a sweet turn for the lovable anti-villain villain, Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), who is comfortably back as a bona fide family man, to the three adorable orphans who melted audiences hearts alike in the first film.
Actually this is a sweet turn for the lovable anti-villain villain, Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), who is comfortably back as a bona fide family man, to the three adorable orphans who melted audiences hearts alike in the first film.
However Gru is not as proficient as he used to be, he is divided and distracted between his responsibilities to his girls, his love for villainous antics and his mixed emotions to his new partner.The plot moves efficiently and effectively, moving briskly but taking special care with the characters whom audience enjoyed the first time around, while injecting a few new ones.
However Gru is not as proficient as he used to be, he is divided and distracted between his responsibilities to his girls, his love for villainous antics and his mixed emotions to his new partner.The plot moves efficiently and effectively, moving briskly but taking special care with the characters whom audience enjoyed the first time around, while injecting a few new ones.
For example, after the first movie successfully caught the audience with the colorful vision and the charming characters (especially those cute, yellow minions), the appearances of "Gru's cousins" increased.
I can understand why some adults might not have liked this film because it is predictable and has some very stupid moments, but I know kids will have a great time.
I also liked the addition of Lucy who despite being a bit wacky seemed like a perfect fit for Gru. I had a great time and I'm sure kids will love this extremely entertaining movie.
In my opinion Despicable It closed me very well, it was not necessary a continuation, but as it had remained twist, the film at least is legal, but it was a fact that could not surpass the first (that this far from being a masterpiece), The direction and most of the cast is the same as the first one, we have a new character that is Lucy that the Gru falls in love, and she was not so well developed, she is a character that does not add to the plot, Well the same thing, the Minions once again have the highlights, but I still do not like them, but in those they have some legal participation, the final '' battle '' of the movie is fun, and Gru in my opinion remains the best thing Of the film, the best moments are with him, the soundtrack is cool, there are moments that the Minios sing in the movie, but I do not like it.
If there are two things I love in an animation film those things are a good story and plenty of laughs.
Steve Carrell still has the impending voice-over as Gru. The irony of his tone in the character makes me laugh just as I did in the first film, and it still doesn't spoil my liking.
There're too many too count, but I didn't care much as long as plenty of them keep the laughter piling up.Kudos to production company Illumination Mac Guff (the company behind the VFX of the film), if they're planning for a Despicable 3, I don't see 'why not?' If this animation feature became of a franchise, looks like I will be counting Minions to laugh with.
Despicable 2 , not as good as first part but definitely worth watching.Gru is a family man now looking after his three adorable kids.
Although this also means that the story of "Despicable 2 ¨ is not as exciting, but this film was incredibly funny.The best thing is that the minions work wonderfully as role models.
They go through so many hilarious scenes together, and give the minions a run for their money.Saying much more would be spoiling the movie's central plot points, but let's put it this way: Despicable Me 2 delivers what is expected but does not feel like a rehash at all with the heart and the humour still being top-notch..
The villain is excellent and the love story between Gru and lucy (new character) is fabulous.