Search, discover and share your favorite Despicable Me 2 GIFs. Some of the biggest challenges for the animation team was creating visual effects (such as water and jelly), which led to the crashing and replacement of some of the studio's drives. 48 of 81 people found this review helpful. The film is also the third-highest-grossing film of 2013. Despicable Me 2 premiered on June 5, 2013 in Australia, and was released in the United States on July 3. "[15] Peter Hartlaub of the San Francisco Chronicle gave the film three stars out of four, saying "It's a credit that the writing can be so funny in the moment, that it takes time to realize there's no cohesive story, zero dramatic tension and nary a practical lesson for either the characters in the film or the people watching in the theater. [62], In other territories, Despicable Me 2 is the fourth animated film to have grossed over $600 million. Dr. Nefario puts the antidote in Gru's jelly reserves, and he and the girls hurry to Gru's aid. Find all 44 songs in Despicable Me 2 Soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Three years have turned Despicable Me into a … Keep an eye on this page to learn about the songs, characters, and celebrities appearing in this TV commercial. The Madagascar animals join a struggling European circus to get back to New York, but find themselves being pursued by a psychotic animal control officer. "[78], Stephen Holden of The New York Times gave the film two and a half stars out of five, saying "It is consistently diverting and so cute you'll want to pet it. Animation | Comedy | 2013 PG 98 min CC (122,103) 75% CERTIFIED_FRESH 6. [3] The film opened on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at first place with $35.0 million (including $4.7 million from Tuesday night showings). But the filmmakers so clearly love working on these characters, their creative joy is infectious. The Madagascar animals fly back to New York City, but crash-land on an African nature reserve, where they meet others of their own kind, and Alex especially discovers his royal heritage as prince of a lion pride. Gru denies it, saying his relationship with Lucy is only professional. [28] His work was commended by Variety, saying: "You'd never guess he wasn't the filmmakers' first choice."[15]. [17] Thinkway Toys released various toys and figures,[52] and Hasbro made special games. [74] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale. Gru voiced by Steve Carell and 2 others . Redeem. [55], Despicable Me 2 grossed $368 million in the United States and Canada, and $602.7 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $970.8 million. Jamming • Ali Dee. [107] Written by Brian Lynch, it was directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, and produced by Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy. El Macho plans to launch rockets full of the evil Minions into major cities to dominate the world. VIEWS. [45], In March 2013, a blimp dressed to appear as a Minion, named "Despicablimp", in which Universal and Van Wagner Communications owns an American Blimp Corporation A-150 model, traveled through the United States for a 20,000-mile-long (32,000 km) tour to promote the film's release. Neither were his interactions with some of the new characters. [109] The film was directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, with Eric Guillon serving as co-director, and was produced by Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy. At the time of release, the film became the second-highest-grossing animated film of all time. List. A secret laboratory in the Arctic Circle has just been stolen with a mysterious giant magnet. [4] It was digitally re-mastered into IMAX 3D format and released in select international IMAX theatres. Chris Meledandri, CEO of Illumination Entertainment, said in July 2010 that a sequel was in the works. [51] Custom 3D glasses, modelled after the Minions' goggles, were released exclusively at Best Buy and Look3D, the producer of the glasses,[53] for use in RealD 3D theatres and with passive 3D home theatre systems. Pure good doesn't suit him very well. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, and written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, the film stars the voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, and Ken Jeong. Despicable Me 2 Cast . Use the HTML below. Forcibly brought to the AVL headquarters, Gru is asked by Silas to help them track down the culprit and recover the mutagen. Despicable Me 2 is a 2013 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Illumination Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures. While Gru, the ex-supervillain is adjusting to family life and an attempted honest living in the jam business, a secret Arctic laboratory is stolen. A look at the relationship between Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James P. "Sully" Sullivan (John Goodman) during their days at Monsters University, when they weren't necessarily the best of friends. Report abuse. Club gave the film a 'C' grade, saying "What's missing—and this was the crucial component of part one—is a little sour to undercut the sweet. All music is composed by Heitor Pereira, except where noted. Box Office. Fun, Fun, Fun • Pharrell Williams & Trey Parker. "[88] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone gave the film three stars out of four, saying "Co-directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin, who do Minion voices expertly, never let up on the laughs. Instead they make their reformed rogue into a hero for justice. Lucy later arrives at the party right after Gru leaves, but El Macho captures her. Was this review helpful to you? Meanwhile, Gru's youngest daughter Agnes, who dreams of having a mother one day, believes that Gru will fall in love with Lucy. List of Songs. Adults will just regret the way that Despicable Me 2 betrays the original film's devotion to bad-guy gaiety. Seemingly blinded by his overprotectiveness of his children and his growing mutual attraction to Lucy, Gru seems on the wrong track even as his minions are being quietly kidnapped en masse for some malevolent purpose. The animation was developed in Paris, France by Illumination Mac Guff using Autodesk Maya, over 400 to 650 artists worked on the sequel, in contrast of the team of 100 artists the first film required. The film was nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and for Academy Award for Best Original Song (for "Happy"), losing both to Walt Disney Animation Studios' Frozen (2013). Gru, his adorable girls, and the mischievous Minions are back with a cast of unforgettable new characters in the 3D blockbuster sequel to the worldwide phenomenon. Reply Hide comments. Spotlight. [26] Due to the finished animation, Bratt had to match his timing exactly to the character's mouth movement. Family audiences have turned this sequel to 2010's surprise animated hit into a certified smash. The website's critical consensus reads, "Despicable Me 2 offers plenty of eye-popping visual inventiveness and a number of big laughs. For a short one-eyed minion in Despicable Me, see Kevin (Despicable Me). Despite holding Eduardo as his prime suspect, Gru agrees to pursue others, including wig merchant Floyd Eaglesan, where he discovers traces of PX-41. Silas closes the investigation and reassigns Lucy to Australia. Written by Meanwhile, the first evil Minion attacks the girls at Gru's house, until Dr. Nefario, who has returned to Gru's side, arrives with an antidote. 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