Despicable Me

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Vying to be "World's Greatest Villain", Gru and his crew of hilarious minions plot the crime of the century: steal the moon - but he meets his match when three little girls steal his heart.
  • Starring: Steve Carell, Jason Segel
  • Directed by: Chris Renaud
  • Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes
  • Release year: 2010
  • Studio: NBC Universal
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Synopsis: Vying to be "World's Greatest Villain", Gru and his crew of hilarious minions plot the crime of the century: steal the moon - but he meets his match when three little girls steal his heart.
Starring: Steve Carell, Jason Segel
Supporting actors: Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Will Arnette, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Elsie Fisher, Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud, Jemaine Clement, Jack McBrayer, Danny McBride, Ken Jeong
Directed by: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Crime, Family
Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: Details
Release year: 2010
Studio: NBC Universal
MPAA Rating: Rated PG for rude humor and mild action
ASIN: B0046B8GEQ (Rental) and B0046B1KHG (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: July 09, 2010
  • MPAA: Rated PG for rude humor and mild action
  • Production Company: Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment

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“ A great family movie that is funny and has a good story. ” coastiewife  |  505 reviewers made a similar statement
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170 of 184 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Movie With a Positive Message October 20, 2010
By Amy Pierce
Format:Blu-ray
I went to this movie reluctantly, mostly because my ten year old talked me into it. I had only seen the trailers and I was expecting an extended version of Spy vs Spy, which I have never really loved. This movie suprised and delighted me. Far from being a sad 3D version of silly one-upmanship, this movie had a lot of heart, and a lovely message.

I especially enjoyed how the main character struggled with the growth he experiences throughout the movie. We get to see him struggling with the difficulty of giving up his old behavior patterns and goals, even though he clearly sees that he could be happier if he let them go. And the difficulty that Groo's only friend has with the changes he experiences as he lets three little girls into his life, and how his friend tries to prevent him from changing, are a great reminder that sometimes when we make positive changes in our lives the people around us aren't always as supportive as they should be.

My son loved the movie too, although not for quite the same reasons I did. He wants a glass floor shark tank for our living room now. I said I'd think about it.
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108 of 124 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Good!!! Worth watching once. October 24, 2010
By Georgia B
Format:DVD
Okay, first let me be clear. I in no way wanted to go and see this movie. Why did I go? Well that is what you have to do when you have a 10 year old brother and the parents don't want to take him to see it. Anyway, twenty minutes into the movie I started to think that the movie was okay for younger children, because it was quite a silly plot line (the main aim in the plot is that they want to shirink the moon) and was maybe lacking in some emotion. However, I have to admit by the end of the movie I quite enjoyed it, you really get to see Gru (our villian turned dad),on his journey and see the changing emotions he has to go through, not to mention the decisions he has to make. Some of the scenes our quite touching and some of the dialogue is quite humerous.
Now I just want to mention the cast, there is a very good cast including the very funny Steve Carell, Jason Segal, Julie Andrews, Russell Brand leading the cast but of course I have to give credit to the actresses who played the three girls Miranda Cosgrove who was excellent playing the smart older sister, Dana Gaier as the moody teenager and finally there is Elsie Fisher who at about 8 years old is a natural.
So overall I think that this is a great family movie, the kids will enjoy it more but I enjoyed it and I am a 16 year old girl, however i think that it isnt a movie I would watch over and over again but I think children would.
It is definatley worth a watch.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars 3D Review by a 3D Connoisseur April 19, 2011
By Keith Niemeyer
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
My ratings are based mainly on the QUALITY OF THE 3D, not the video content.

There are about 32 out of screen effects that extend about 10% of the way, from the screen to the viewer, another 11 around 25% and 4 more that exceeded 25%. At least 10 of the 32, 10% effects were just a nose sticking out. The in-screen 3D is fairly consistent but has a SLIGHTLY shallower depth of field compared to other 3Ds. All in all, well worth watching multiple times.

*** Entertaining with a comical & a feel-good story line - Crisp graphics ***

MY 3D RATING = VERY GOOD (poor, fair, good, very good, excellent)

Note: As far as the percentages go, everyone's eyes are different. What I see at 25% you may see at 15% or 35%. To fully realize how far something is out of the screen for you, pause on an effect and direct a partner with an extended finger to the tip of what you are seeing. You may be surprised.

Click on `See all my reviews' for the lowdown on other 3Ds
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This Blu Ray 3d combo pack is $10 cheaper at Universal store.
At the Universal store, the limited edition double disc DVD (NO 3D Blu-ray, NO Blu-ray, NO Digital Copy, just TWO DVD) set with free "Silly Bandz" lists for 39.98 and sells for 20.98
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