Despicable Me 3
2017 · Directed by Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin
Original language: English
- action
- animation
- comedy
- family
- adventure
The story
Gru and his wife Lucy must stop former '80s child star Balthazar Bratt from achieving world domination.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated 3D animation with the bouncy, rounded character design of the series: primary colours, sun-washed suburban streets, and a retro 1980s palette of neon pinks, teals and gaudy shopping-mall glitz that gives the middle act a jolly, hand-me-down nostalgia. The camera moves with brisk, cartoonish energy, whipping through chase sequences and settling into easy two-shots of the family at the dinner table. Sound is busy and playful: a score that leans on synth flourishes and sly pop-throwback cues, plus the Minions' nonsense chatter filling every corner of the frame. The vibe is cheerful, silly and warm, a light lark for a lazy afternoon, a family movie night, or something to keep kids entertained on a long car journey. Pacing is brisk, with a steady run of gags and slapstick set-pieces rather than long quiet stretches. The emotional register stays gentle: a grumpy, reformed villain learning to be a dad and husband, and a sibling rivalry that softens into affection. Violence is cartoonish and bloodless, with comic peril and mild menace but no gore, sexual content or real cruelty. It suits anyone wanting uncomplicated, good-natured fun for all ages.
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