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Plot

The 3D Effects

In 2010 (after Avatar) which animated movie in theatres isn’t 3D ready? Plus, do all of the 3D movies have good and realistic qualities? Despicable Me ranks no.2 in 2010, followed by Shrek 4. Nothing beats the animation and 3D effects in Toy Story 3 which is no.1 in my 3D quality list.

Nevertheless, the heatis on for Pixar Animation Studios as the 3D content for Universal Studios are almost good as theirs – forget about Dreamworks Animation.

Characters

Steve Carrell does a fantastic job as Gru. The unique accent Carrell gives Gru reminds me of what Mike Meyers did for Shrek. It is memorable and makes an unlikely hero seem more likeable somehow. It seems wrong but even though I know I wasn’t supposed to like Gru (at least to start) I found myself laughing at his antics from the very beginning. His day to day frustrations match the average person’s but the way in which he deals with them is way over the top. What Gru does is what we all wish we could do but never would. He struggles with being thought as a failure as a villain and feelings of inadequacy, especially from his mother, played by Julie Andrews. Gru is a completely relateable character who has just gone on the wrong path. It is enjoyable to watch him grow as a character. Seeing him read stories to the girls is so funny and heartwarming at the same time.

The three girls, Margo (played by Miranda Cosgrove), Edith and Agnes are so adorable and their need of a parent really tugs at the hear.  Without getting into too much detail, I did leave wishing I knew more about their back story and how they arrived at their situation in the movie. The youngest, Agnes will crack you up with her love of unicorns.

And of course how I not mention the minions?  They provide a lot of comic relief and are scene stealers. I thought I might find them annoying but actually they are very lovable and sweet characters. It doesn’t take very long into the movie before you realize they aren’t exactly what they seem.

Rating

What to Bring for the movie?

Besides your usual ticket coupon, popcorns, drinks etc. Please bring this app if you are using this various smartphones; iPhone, Android phones, Blackberry. http://www.bestbuymoviemode.com/

Turn on Best Buy Movie Mode at the beginning of the movie to translate every hilarious word the Minions are saying during the 3D end credits of Despicable Me, and unlock even more exclusive content after the show. It’s the exciting new mobile app that syncs with the movie screen to give you a one-of-a-kind experience!!!!

How does the app work?

Trailer

Here are some pictures of the launch. The mascot minions were there too! I’m pretty sure they engaged young children to wear this mascot suit as they were pretty short and small in size. It was a big event with omy bloggers, radio stations guest from 987fm and various magazine coming to see this sneak preview.

Despicable Me opens in cinemas, TODAY!!!

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