Charming, touching, and surprisingly funny, Despicable Me showed one man's journey to being the most hated to finally finding love--thanks to three little girls.

| Original Score: B+ | Sep 11, 2017

The film benefits immensely from a Carell lead vocal turn that's loopy and droll.

| Original Score: B | Apr 14, 2011

Another Pixar-wannabe rolls off the production line, reminding us why we should accept no substitutes.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Oct 15, 2010

When an actor has just hit a career low -- as I think Steve Carell did in the desperate Dinner for Schmucks -- it's a relief to see them bounce back with a performance that clicks, in a hit film that really needs their services.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 14, 2010

It is a perfectly agreeable family entertainment, but not exactly original and nowhere near Pixar's great creations.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 14, 2010

There are enough dashes of originality and narrative surprises to keep adults entertained, at least.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 14, 2010

It's no first-rank CGI cartoon, but shows how Pixar's quality over crass is inspiring the mid-list.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 13, 2010

One of the year's most likeable family entertainments.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 13, 2010

Despicable Me, the first 3D 'toon from Illumination Entertainment, doesn't just rip off a Pixar film, oh no. It rips off three of them.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 10, 2010

It's an engaging movie that feels to be aiming for -- and happily gestures towards -- the bright inventiveness of the Pixar studios.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Sep 9, 2010

Gru is a wonderful creation, the animation is consistently stylish, and those little Gru helpers provide plenty of amusement as well.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Sep 8, 2010

Not a major tearjerker like Toy Story 3 nor is it trying to revolutionize the use of 3D like Avatar; it's just a simple, fun and worthwhile film.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 13, 2010

This dark family comedy with its steal-the-moon premise is hilariously over-the-top, yet understandable from a child's perspective.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jul 15, 2010

Despicable Me is darned cute. I know cute isn't to the lofty level of "message storytelling" but it can be entertaining to watch when done correctly.

| Original Score: A- | Jul 9, 2010

The film, mirroring its anti-hero, settles on not being despicable by being just good enough.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 9, 2010

This animated thing pretty near out-Pixars Pixar.

| Original Score: 4/4 | Jul 9, 2010

The result is a sweet and witty bit of animated fun with both eye-popping 3-D effects and a warm heart.

| Original Score: B | Jul 9, 2010

There's a fine line between gleeful anarchy and wasted energy, and Despicable Me has a wonderful knack for staking out its spot and staying on the right side.

Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | Jul 9, 2010

So much is going on in this movie that, while there's nothing worth despising, there's not much to remember either.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jul 9, 2010

Welcome to the on-screen psychoanalysis of Joan Rivers, of which she seems equal parts willing participant and antagonist.

| Original Score: B | Jul 9, 2010