When watching Disney movies as a young adult, I was always fascinated more by the villains than the heroes. The antics of arch-nemeses were always hilarious, and there is just something delicious about a character who takes pride in their vices and doesn't prescribe to virtues that society attempts to impress upon them. I was excited when I saw trailers for Despicable Me, because I loved the idea of a movie entirely about a villain. It was refreshing. Despicable Me is unique because Gru, the evil protagonist of the movie, is a dynamic character who defies the conventions of the traditional cartoon villain with his curly moustache and black cape. He has dreams of going to the moon and longs for love from his mother, which allowed me to sympathize with him on a different level. Gru also deals with problems that regular citizens do. He has to go to the bank for a loan. Why, if he's such a hardened criminal, he doesn't just rob a bank, I don't know, but that's what he does. He gains the heart that normally villains lack, thanks to the three girls he comes across.
His interactions with the girls are funny and heartwarming, like the instance in which he has to take them to dance practice and pinky-promise to go to their recital. His interactions with his cohort, Dr. Nefario, and his rival, Vector, are also a riot. The combination of humor and warmth make Despicable Me a great family entertainment.
Overall Rating: B
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