Despicable Me 2 doesn't backpedal either, like National Treasure 2, for example, which undid the relationship that blossomed by the end of the film between the central characters so it could be forcefully rekindled in the sequel. They worked, for the most part, in their own kind of way, but it also cheapened the experience of the original films - in both cases - by giving the world that was originally established a more surreal feel instead of the more realistic vibe they first gave off. Films like Back To The Future 2 and 3 and Ghostbusters 2 are good examples of sequels that kept repeating the same formula. In fact, Despicable Me 2 shies away from copying the first film by giving it a continuation, next chapter feel. But, instead of making the big mistake most sequels make of shifting the film's focus to a different character or featuring way too much of a good thing (like having too much of the minions), Despicable Me 2 plays most of its cards just right. Despicable Me 2 brings (almost) everybody back from the first film for a second outing, including our favorite goggle-wearing little guys. But one of the best things about Despicable Me, was in fact, Gru's little quirky, gibberish spouting yellow minions who stole each and every scene they were in. The film did quite well in the theaters, warranting a sequel to be greenlighted fairly quickly, and now, three years later, audiences are treated to the next chapter in the tale of the reformed "super villain," Gru. When Universal/Illumination Entertainment debuted Despicable Me in 2010, it's unlikely they knew just how big a hit they had on their hands. Movie Reviews (Main) > Movie Reviews (Main).Indie Reviews (Main) > Indie Reviews (Main).
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