Despicable Me
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Metascore
72 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critics What's this?

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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 300 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

Critic Reviews

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. NPR
    Reviewed by: Bob Mondello
    80
    It's all thoroughly adorable, and with an overlay that's nearly as odd as Carell's accent.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    80
    Despicable doesn't measure up to Pixar at its best. Nonetheless, it's funny, clever and warmly animated with memorable characters.
  4. 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: 76 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 84
  3. Negative: 4 out of 84
  1. heyitsmegrif4
    9
    Despicable Me has dazzling animation, lots of laughs, originality, cute little characters (the minions), and just a heartwarming story , backed by solid voice acting make for an ideal family film. I give this movie 89%.… Expand
  2. JoeK
    8
    I really enjoyed it. It's not on Pixar level (obviously), but it was pretty funny and really sweet.
  3. 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
  4. 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

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