It’s time to get happy with the second film in the Despicable Me series, now with Kristen Wiig’s character joining the team.
YOUR HOSTS
🎙️ Dylan Blight
🎙️ Ashley Hobley
SHOW DOT POINTS
- The film explores themes of parenting and dating later in life.
- Kristen Wiig’s performance elevates the film significantly.
- The minions’ subplot was an attempt to capitalise on their popularity.
- The song ‘Happy’ became a cultural phenomenon beyond the film.
- The film’s animation style and voice performances are standout elements.
- Gru’s character shows a commitment to fatherhood.
- The awkwardness of dating as a single parent is humorously portrayed.
- The film builds on the world established in the first movie.
- The chicken character provided comedic relief throughout the film.
- The legacy of the film may be tied to its music rather than its plot.
MOVIE CREDITS:
- Film title: Despicable Me 2
- Release year: 2013
- Country / Origin: United States
- Director: Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin
- Writer(s): Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio
- Studio/Distributor: Illumination Entertainment, Universal Pictures
- Main cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Ken Jeong
CREDITS
- 🎵 Music: Kawaii Anime Pop, by Tak_Music
Licensed from Audio Jungle - 🎨 Artwork: Simon Blakcburn
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