Review of Despicable Me 2 (2013) by Severedwing — 21 Aug 2013
I thoroughly enjoyed the first movie and looked forward to seeing the sequel from the moment I heard it was in production. And as much as I liked the first one, this one fell a bit short of my expectations.
Some of the character development was stronger, but I had really hoped for a bit more. The comedy was strong, though at times a bit ambiguous and there was plenty of zaney antics fit for an animated movie.
What was missing though was the core of what made the first film so great: a strong plot. While the first movie seems to be a story about a super villain struggling to maintain his status as a villain, it is in fact a story about a fish out of water.
A villain who is learning to become a father, but still has to balance his villainy with that lifestyle. This second film is a continuation of the fatherhood aspect and now has less to draw upon as a result.
It does well in maintaining a great atmosphere for children and adults alike and I would strongly recommend it for kids of all ages really.
This review of Despicable Me 2 (2013) was written by Severedwing on 21 Aug 2013.
Despicable Me 2 has generally received positive reviews.
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