Despicable Me 3 (2017) 😊

Despicable Me 3 is a fun addition to the franchise, but it doesn’t quite hit the home run of its predecessors. Don’t get me wrong—there’s plenty that works well, but a few elements fall short of the punch fans have come to expect.

Let’s start with the highlights!

The biggest win? The introduction of the new supervillain, Balthazar Bratt (voiced by Trey Parker). Everything about him screams comedy gold—from his cringe-worthy mullet with a bald spot to his retro 80s tracksuit and, of course, his heinous dance-fighting skills. Backed by an epic throwback soundtrack, Bratt brings a level of hilarity that steals the show. The character is pure gold-standard writing and an absolute treat for audiences.

Then, there’s the arrival of Gru’s (Steve Carell) long-lost twin brother, Dru (also voiced by Carell). On paper, it’s a clever and inventive twist—Dru shares Gru’s villainous DNA but hasn’t quite cracked supervillain status yet. The biggest difference? Dru still has a full head of hair! This sibling rivalry adds some fun moments, but it doesn’t always land as smoothly as it could.

Where things falter…

The biggest misstep comes with the minions. Instead of complementing the story as they did in previous films, they’re given a separate storyline that feels disconnected for much of the movie. They only rejoin the main plot in the final act, which leaves their presence feeling a bit disjointed compared to their usual seamless integration.

That said, if you loved the first two films, you’ll likely still have a good time with this one. It’s fun, energetic, and packed with the charm you’d expect—but it’s clear that Despicable Me 3 doesn’t quite reach the same heights as its predecessors.

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