When a secret laboratory is stolen by mystery villain with a giant magnet, the Anti-Villain League, "AVL", turns to reformed villain Gru (Carell) for help. Gru has given up his villainy to focus on his adopted daughters Margo (Cosgrove), Edith (Gaier), and Agnes (Fisher), and make jam and jelly. Dr. Nefario (Brand) misses the life of crime and quits.
The AVL pairs Gru with new agent Lucy Wilde (Wiig), and sends them to the mall to find the villain. The mall is populated by strange characters, including Mexican restaurant owner Eduardo (Bratt) who resembles a legendary villain. While Gru tries to save the day, everyone else is trying to find him a girlfriend. With his Minions disappearing, can Gru capture the culprit and put things right?
Like most people, I fell in love with Despicable Me back in 2010. A sequel was inevitable, with expanded screen time for the Minions (the Minions are getting their own film in 2015).
Like it's predecessor, this film is a lot of fun. The voice cast is phenomenal : once again, the actors disappear into their characters and give them quirky personalities. Steve Carell continues to nail it as Gru. Carell is matched by Kristen Wiig. Lucy is an interesting character, very different from her role in the first film as Miss Hattie. She is the perfect foil for Gru. Benjamin Bratt's Eduardo is hilarious and plays to the rafters. Ken Jeong is funny as wig salesman Floyd Eagle-san (didn't know it was him until after the movie).
The Minions steal the show. They get to sing together (about ice cream). You get to know a little bit about the Minions, a few get names, and the even get a few surprises.
A delightful, entertaining family film.
Despicable Me 2 (2013) 98 minutes
Director: Pierre Coffin & Chris Renaud
Starring: Steve Carell as Gru
Kristen Wiig as Lucy Wilde
Bejamin Bratt as Eduardo Perez
Miranda Cosgrove as Margo
Elsie Fisher as Agnes
Dana Gaier as Edith
Russell Brand as Dr. Nefario
Ken Jeong as Floyd Eagle-san
Steve Coogan as Silas Ramsbottom
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