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72 out of 100

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 257 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Steve Carell
  • Summary: Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. The world's greatest villain has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes. (Universal Pictures)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Rick Groen
    100
    The effect is Chaplinesque if Chaplin had the latest in gadgetry, because the entire picture is also shot in 3-D that, for once, puts all 3 of the Ds to imaginative use.
  2. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Cliff Doerksen
    100
    Like the best kids' entertainment, this creates a daffy little world all its own.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    60
    Granted, it's a far cry from the Pixar classics. But Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud's nicely quirky, animated comedy has just enough edge to entertain every member of the family.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 77
  3. Negative: 4 out of 77
  1. grandpajoe6191
    6
    The puerile movie takes its chances on the comedy and humor rather than the story and characters. As a result "Despicable Me" may sometimes be overly reactive to such preposterous comedies they create, but at least succeeds in making a mark in the innocent hearts of the young ones with its mellifluous tone.… Expand
    • 3 of 4 users said yes
  2. ryancarroll88
    4
    The movie's formula might be "cute and fluffy" but plot and jokes are nothing worth remembering and Steve Carrell has never been less funny. The little girls and minions give a few good laughs, though.… Expand
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  3. man
    1
    I was soooo dumb to give this movie a chance!It looked stupid even when I first found out about it!That says a lot!I really wanted to give this movie a zero,but the only small ray of light in this movie is Miranda Cosgrove as the voice of Agnes,one of three girls adopted by the main guy Gru(Steve Carell.I was not at all surprised saying how much I hated this movie to everyone,because Steve Carell is another one of those talentless excuses for an actor.Every movie I've seen him in sucks!Now Miranda lending her voice to this movie was a pleasant surprise,because everyone including me loves her from ICarly.It was nice to hear her voice in an animated movie for once.But the rest of the voice talent is a mess!I had heard from almost everyone how funny this movie was,which is why I decided to give it a chance.Oops.I guess I should only listen to my opinion on a movie for once,because I laughed zero times and ridiculed this dolt of a movie.Summing up,a more suiting title for this mess of a farce is Despicable Movie.Avoid it!… Expand
    • 1 of 2 users said yes

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