Now this is what happens when you enter the theater with huge expectations. Having missed this movie at the beginning of the week, I heard rave reviews of Despicable Me and entered the hall with sky-hihg expectations. Did it meet those expectations? Not entirely
To clear the air – no it isn’t as good as Monsters Inc. or Finding Nemo. Its a normal, decent animation flick.
Should you then spend money and watch it in the hall? – Most definitely yes..why? Because of the 3D experience that will be completely lost on you otherwise
Yes, we finally have an animation flick which gives 3D the respect it deserves. Despicable Me is the best I’ve seen from a 3D animation point of view. Sure there are scenes that are just meant to give the 3D experience, like the ride in the amusement park or the trip to the moon but you surely get your money’s worth.
The 3D isn’t all the movie has to offer though. There are some scenes where you are guaranteed to burst out laughing, though those are few and far between. What makes movies like Finding Nemo and Ice Age absolute rib ticklers are characters like Dory and Scrat, which is an element sadly missing from this movie. While the main character Gru (voice by Steve Carell) stirs a variety of emotions in you at different stages of the movie, it does miss a few funny scenes/ dialogues, overall. The other issue with Despicable Me is that it has an ‘all too familiar’ look to it…Gru reminds of you of Grinch and Agnes is sure to remind you of Boo (from Monsters Inc.). While they have not been featured in any animation movie so far, the bots that are a part of Gru’s lab would bear a distinct resemblance to zoozoos (Vodafone)
Other than that, the movie doesn’t have too many flaws. The animation is perfect (but then that is now a standard expected off Hollywood and no longer deserves separate mention). Steve Carell is in great form and pulls of a convincing ‘Gru’.
The movie has a weird plotline that’ll keep you interested till the end. The ending credits are perhaps the icing on the cake as far as the 3D experience goes so make sure to keep your glasses on, long after the movie is over. All in all, I’d say its one of the better offerings this week. If you made the mistake of picking Aisha as first choice, Despicable Me offers a good chance to make amends
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