The biggest USP of Despicable Me is casting Steve Carell as the world's most self-loathing villain
Despicable Me
U; Animation
Dir: Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin
Cast: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, Danny McBride, Miranda Cosgrove, Jack McBrayer, Mindy Kaling, Jemaine Clement and Julie Andrews
Rating: ***1/2
What's it about: The biggest USP of Despicable Me is casting Steve Carell as the world's most self-loathing villain. It doesn't get whackier than this! As Gru, Carell is the greedy baddie who wants to take credit for every major heist and robbery on the planet. He think he's the best in the business till someone else (Jason Segel) steals his thunder after robbing an Egyptian pyramid. Now a restless Gru plans to take revenge with the help of three cute little orphan girls.u00a0
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What's hot: Unlike the staple fare of animation films coming out of studios, Despicable Me has a different colour and texture to it. The characters are edgy and never seem phoney. Humour is laced with sarcasm and wit. There are ample scenes and funny one liners to keep you entertained. Carell is a genius in using his voice and keeping his accent ambiguous to make Gru interesting. Is he Russian, French or Italian? We don't know, but his brain keeps coming up with ingenious ideas. If you've ever read the Spy vs Spy series in the MAD magazine, then you'll know where the project's inspiration comes from. Visually the film is a treat as well. The little yellow minions are fantastic with their antics. The 3D actually works without seeming gimmicky.
What's not: There's a good mix of humour for adults as well as kids in the film. It's a family film so the jokes might not work for everyone. Don't expect something extraordinarily unpredictable. You would have been there and seen most of it, but it's the treatment and punch lines that separate this one from the rest.u00a0
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What to do: Absolutely charming and a real heart warmer, the film works wonders across all ages.
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