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A Quick Tip by Lopez15
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Nov 25, 2010
- by Lopez15
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With action thrillers with hardcore violence, strong sexuality and pervasive language come out on a regular basis there is one bright hope that glimmers in the distance, animated films, animated films have been the corner stone of filmmaking since the late 30's to the early 90's. The greatest production company on the planet to ever produce and make such fine has always been the Disney Corporation and its property Pixar when they made there splash in 1995 with the timeless classic "Toy Story” which has spawned one of the most beloved and successful animated film franchise in film history. "Despicable Me" is by no means "Toy Story for what it is it is great this is a high energy, outrageously entertaining animated film that ranks with very few of its kind outside the Disney/Pixar realm. “ Despicable Me" is one of the best and brightest films of the year it is a beautiful story of family, love and being oh so despicable. This is a must seem for young children, adults and even teenagers who have some child like qualities left in them this film is a definite treat.
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FM_ALEX
December 16, 2010
Still need to watch this one.
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woopak_the_thrill
November 25, 2010
whoa. that is one awesome QT! Better than some of the other reviews I've seen....I'll be by later to check out your other reviews, Happy Thanksgiving!!
Lopez15
November 25, 2010
Thank you, thank you very much. And happy Thanksgiving as well.
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Despicable Me is a 2010 American computer-animated 3-D feature film from Universal Studios and Illumination Entertainment that was released on July 9, 2010 in the USA. The film stars Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, and Miranda Cosgrove.
In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by a small army of minions, we discover Gru, planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon (Yes, the moon!). Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. The world's greatest villain has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes. Cast: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand
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Director:
Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud
Genre:
Animation
Release Date:
July 09, 2010
MPAA Rating:
G
Runtime:
95 minutes
Studio:
Universal Pictures
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