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No attempt to entertain adult males

posted 11 years ago by air_canada367
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This sequel is clearly just a quick cash-in before producing what the fans really want - a Minions spinoff.

With an even more common and linear plot, Despicable Me 2 is less adventurous and lacks of surprise compared to the first film, making it less entertaining for male audiences like myself. Furthermore, it has no moral value incorporated, no message or any higher purpose to the story at all for that matter. It's also a big waste of great talents like Kristen Wiig who clearly can do more than this.

Simply put, Despicable Me 2 has nothing but cuteness and mostly predictable kiddish humour to offer (most of the best scenes are already shown on trailers/teasers, by the way), but thanks to the Minions (and maybe Agnes), I can't say I hated it completely, although scenes without either one of them involved are just hopefully dull.

Full review with spoilers: http://www.colourlessopinions.com/2013/06/despicable-me-2-in-3d-movie- review.html

[–] mikebrady6 11 years ago

As an adult male who loved it, I think you are going to find yourself in the minority on this one. Big time.

[–] robocat893 11 years ago

I'm an adult male and a father of a grown girl and I think we will both find this movie entertaining.

I could totally give my life for blueberry pancakes!

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[–] WHEELS20 11 years ago

I'm an adult male who doesn't have kids. I plan on seeing it.

[–] craig-353 11 years ago

I'm an adult male with no kids. I enjoyed the movie.

[–] neerood 11 years ago

Demographics aside, this is what I feared.

[–] rhysroberts007 11 years ago

I agree. There were a couple of decent gags, but overall the movie felt very rushed.

[–] Kard_Shooter 11 years ago

Yes, i agree with this. I can't even recall the plot to be honest and the villain was a big flop. Little effort went into the script of this film.

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[–] firebox-1 11 years ago

Agent Wilde was the films saving grace to me. And of course Margo is smart, cute and cool and then Edith trying to be a badass as always.

Sucks that the two girls and the new comer had to carry the whole movie. Gru and the Villian fell completely flat.

also the Chicken did help a bit.

[–] Prismark10 11 years ago

For me it was just about bearable although my younger child thought it was a hoot.

Its that man again!!

[–] kilsafari 11 years ago

"No attempt to entertain adult males"

Even if that were true.

Who cares?

Not everything has to clearly pander towards you. you'll live without one movie containing.... whatever it is you think only men are entertained by.

[–] grindovermatter 11 years ago

30 year old male, no kids.

This is not only a better movie than the first one, but it's the funniest film I've seen so far this year.

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