It’s unlikely that even the creators predicted what a massive phenomenon the Minions would become.

LikeDespicable Me,Minionsis a comedy, but it has a lot of heart buried beneath its humor.

LikeDespicable Me, there are some real and valuable messages underlying the movie’s sillier plot.

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Megamindalso focuses on a goofy supervillain, just asDespicable Medoes.

Shrek, likeDespicable Me, also has much more profound themes hidden beneath its comedic surface.

AsThe Bad Guys’title suggests, the story focuses on villains, just asDespicable Medoes.

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Nevertheless, the movie is charming, funny, and full of brilliant acting.

Standout lines from the movie include"I don’t understand fishing metaphors!

The first two movies were fun animated adventures but will Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 3 ever happen?

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Despicable Me follows the story of Gru, a supervillain voiced by Steve Carell, who adopts three orphaned girls as part of his grand scheme to steal the moon. As he balances his villainous plans with fatherhood, Gru’s life takes an unexpected turn. The animated film also introduces the popular small, yellow minions. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, it was produced by Illumination Entertainment.

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However, the film’s exploration of animals' predator versus prey dynamics really touches upon stereotypes and marginalization.

The film’s exploration of animals' predator versus prey dynamics really touches upon stereotypes and marginalization.

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Particularly with a sequel on the way,Zootopiais the perfect next watch followingDespicable Me.

The single best movie likeDespicable Meis Disney’sThe Incredibles.

As he balances his villainous plans with fatherhood, Gru’s life takes an unexpected turn.

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The animated film also introduces the popular small, yellow minions.

Directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, it was produced by Illumination Entertainment.

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