Despicable Me 4 – The Highly Forgettable Entry [Animated Wonders Podcast]

The Despicable Me series continues its run with the fourth film, featuring Gru and company attempting to be in hiding.

YOUR HOSTS
🎙️ Dylan Blight
🎙️ Ashley Hobley 

SHOW DOT POINTS

• The film is highly forgettable and lacks substance.
• The character dynamics between Gru and Gru Jr. are the highlights.
• The pacing of the movie is off, making it feel unbalanced.
• Mike White’s writing for this film raises questions about his involvement.
• The minions’ role in the franchise is unclear and poorly executed.
• The film’s humour is lacking, especially for a Will Ferrell character.
• The animation style remains solid, but the story fails to engage.
• The breaking into the school scene is the best part of the film.
• The film feels like a culmination of the series, possibly its last entry.
• Russell Brand’s character has been written out due to controversies.

MOVIE CREDITS:

• Film title: Despicable Me 4
• Release year: 2024
• Country / Origin: United States
• Director: Chris Renaud
• Writer(s): Mike White, Ken Daurio
• Studio/Distributor: Illumination // Universal Pictures
• Main cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin, Joey King, Miranda Cosgrove, Stephen Colbert, Sofia Vergara, Will Ferrell

CREDITS

• 🎵 Music: Kawaii Anime Pop, by Tak_Music
  Licensed from Audio Jungle
• 🎨 Artwork: Simon Blakcburn
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