Despicable Me 3 came out in theatres recently, is the fourth film to star the lovable yellow minions, and is being successful across the globe. Illumination Pictures developed DM3 as their 8th film in their 10th year of operation, (the first Despicable Me is their first) and as a first for them, used a wider aspect ratio (2.35:1 versus 1.85:1, it shows on the big screen). Music was made by Pharrell Williams, the minions, and by Heitor Pereira (who has done the score for all of the franchise). Continuing the story of Gru, his family, and the minions, the film adds some characters, travels to another country, and gives everyone something to do, expertly handled with the 90 minute run time. Kristen Wiig’s Lucy had some heartfelt moments with the young girls, they had a bit of growing up in this film to deal with, and the minions were adorable, clever, and funny throughout the film. Trey Parker stole scenes with his character that had a clever set of movements, gadgets, and a catchphrase. Adding Trey, a 20 year veteran of voicing South Park characters (this is his first film marketed to children), was a great idea after having a long list of talented actors voicing roles in the previous films such as Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Geoffrey Rush, Benjamin Bratt, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Will Arnett, and Julie Andrews. If you are young or old, want to see a beautifully colored animated film, and want to have some laughs, check out Despicable Me 3.

2017, PG, 1h 30m
Distributor – Universal
Budget – $80 million

Cast & Crew
The directors are Kyle Balda (also co-directed Minions 2015 and The Lorax 2012, and will next direct Minions 2), Pierre Coffin (also co-directed Despicable Me 2010, Despicable Me 2 2013, and Minions 2015, Pierre also does the voices for the minions in all the films), and Eric Guillon (first co-directing credit, has worked in the animation department on all 4 minion related films). The writing team of Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio also co-wrote the screenplay for Horton Hears a Who! (2008 which also had a voice by Steve Carell), the first two Despicable Me films, Hop (2011 also with Brian Lynch), The Lorax (2012 another Dr. Seuss adaptation), The Secret Life of Pets (2016), and will next write sequels to both The Secret Life of Pets and Minions. Steve Carell was previously in Café Society (2016 written and directed by Woody Allen), The Big Short (2015 written and directed by Adam McKay), and will next be seen in Battle of the Sexes (comedy tennis film with Emma Stone), and Last Flag Flying (comedy drama with Bryan Cranston). Kristen Wiig was last in Masterminds (2016 with Zach Galifianakis), Ghostbusters (2016 with Melissa McCarthy), and will next appear in Downsizing (comedy with Matt Damon), and Mother! (horror with Jennifer Lawrence). Trey Parker continues co-making South Park (20 seasons 1997-2016, another season is on the way and another console video game), and is co-writing the screenplay for a film version of his and Matt Stone’s musical The Book of Mormon.

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