My favourite film of this summer.

‘Despicable Me 2’ is the 3D computer-animated sequel to 2010’s ‘Despicable Me’. It’s about the ex-supervillain Gru (Steve Carell) being recruited by the Anti-Villain League and teams up with Agent Lucy Wilde (Kristen Wigg). While they are looking for a supposedly dead supervillian, Gru’s iconic minions are secretly being kidnapped.  I found it hard to choose my favourite film of this summer. In the end, ‘Despicable Me 2’ stood out to me the most.

One of my favourite things of this film is the minions. Who doesn’t love them? I liked how the film was more about the minions this time around. The minions are the ones that bring the humour and the attraction to the film. Since the first film, the minions have become the face of the movie. I think they are adorable and they also give the movie character. I enjoy watching their childishness and their ways of doing things. Because of this, I am highly looking forward to their own film ‘Minions’ in 2014.

The film also shows Gru finding love for the first time. Gru happens to grow an attraction towards his partner, Lucy. Agnes sees her as mother-like figure and wants Gru to believe in his feelings for Lucy and marry her. By the end, he does. I think it’s a moving addition to the storyline and shows that Gru’s family is starting to come together properly. I like the fact that Gru sees his adopted daughters as his own; this makes it quite special in my opinion. Gru also has come a long way since ‘Despicable Me’ and has his own jam business. It shows that he has put his children first before evil plans and stopped being evil altogether.

I also like how Agnes shows belief in Gru’s attraction to Lucy. She has a big involvement when getting Lucy and Gru together. Thanks to her seeing Lucy as a huge potential mother-like figure, Gru wouldn’t be with her. Hidden under all of the comedy, is a nice and beautiful story of Gru’s family and how grows throughout the film. The comedic actions of the minions make the film seem a lot more approachable to all audiences as well as the story of Gru. The rescue mission towards the end of the film is a brilliant scene. It shows that Gru is willing to risk anything just to save Lucy and to save and cure the minions from the supposedly dead supervillain and Gru’s former assistant.

In my opinion, just because the film is animated and colourful doesn’t mean that it’s for children. The film is aimed at everyone, regardless of age. The bright colours of the film attract attention and keeps the viewer’s interested in the film. A good storyline is also a key factor and it’s definitely something the film does not lack. I think that ‘Despicable Me 2’ is an amazing film and has to be one of my biggest favourites of all time! I looked up on reviews and the film was also given positive views and opinions. If I were to rate this film, I would give it 4 stars due to amount of comedy and the storyline. I am looking forward to seeing Gru and his marvellous minions return in the nearest future.