I can only hope he’s not compensating for something. And, for some reason, every time he pops up, I think, “That’s Bill Gates.”
I’m a little surprised that I haven’t reviewed Despicable Me (2010), my selection for the decompression movie that must attend the declaration, if only by the news media, of Joe Biden winning the Presidential election.
Why? Because it’s charming and nearly pitch-perfect, and I’ve seen it a number of times.
It tells the story of Grue, master-criminal, and his competition with up-and-comer Vector, each sabotaging the other. But when Grue uses some orphans in his war with Vector, he discovers they have some ideas of their own about warfare.
Each detail is imagined in lovely detail; even minor characters seem to have backstories that might be interesting, including Grue’s Minions, the little yellow guys that have invaded pop culture. It’s Grue’s interactions with the Minions that hint at what’s coming, because rather than being a cold, brutal autocrat, like, say, a James Bond bad guy, Grue’s interactions are affectionate, even concerned. And they return that affection with real loyalty.
Filled with humor, imagination, and lessons, this is a joy for viewers of any age.
Highly recommended.
