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MOVIE DECISION GUIDE

Despicable Me 2

2013 · 1h 38m · Science Fiction · Family · Comedy · Animation

MOVIHERO READ

Steady science fiction with a balanced watch profile. Best if you want family relationships to matter as much as the spectacle.

84/100
WORTH IT

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.

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84/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITGru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.

MAKE THE CALL

Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Is Despicable Me 2 right for tonight?

Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.

How much time should I set aside?

Despicable Me 2 runs 1h 38m. Allow extra time for breaks.

Is it slow or fast?

The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.

Is it a good choice when I am tired?

The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.

How emotionally intense is it?

The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.

CHANGE ONE THING

Like this, but...

These share a listed genre with Despicable Me 2. Profile differences are estimates, not a guarantee of the same story or mood.

But shorterThe Emperor's New Groove2000 · 1h 18m

20 minutes shorter (1h 18m). Shared genre: family, comedy, animation.

But less demandingIce Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs2009 · 1h 34m

Estimated attention required: 3/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: family, comedy, animation.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a story driven by family relationships and their consequences
02A manageable 98-minute runtime and a fairly steady watch with good forward movement define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 6.9/10 TMDB audience score across 12,246 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

QUICK DECISION GUIDE

Know the watch before you press play.

A fast read on the experience, then the reasons this movie may or may not fit your night.

01Pacing6/10
02Emotional Impact7/10
03Mind-Bending5/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence2/10
06Rewatchability6/10

PERFECT IF

01you want the relationships inside a family to matter as much as the plot
02you want a fairly steady watch with good forward movement
03you are open to a movie with real emotional weight

THINK TWICE IF

01family conflict is not the kind of emotional material you want tonight
02you want a very different pacing profile tonight
03you are not looking for a relationship-centered movie

MOVIHERO AUDIENCE VERDICT

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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch Despicable Me 2?

Despicable Me 2 belongs in your night if you want the relationships inside a family to matter as much as the plot. It is a fairly steady watch with good forward movement, with a manageable 98-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 6/10 and emotional impact at 7/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

Watch Profile

Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
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A CLOSER LOOK

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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Pierre Coffin portrait
Pierre CoffinDirector
Chris Renaud portrait
Chris RenaudDirector
Steve Carell portrait
Steve CarellGru (voice)
Kristen Wiig portrait
Kristen WiigLucy (voice)
Benjamin Bratt portrait
Benjamin BrattEduardo / El Macho (voice)
Miranda Cosgrove portrait
Miranda CosgroveMargo (voice)
Dana Gaier Ellis portrait
Dana Gaier EllisEdith (voice)
Elsie Fisher portrait
Elsie FisherAgnes (voice)
Russell Brand portrait
Russell BrandDr. Nefario (voice)
Ken Jeong portrait
Ken JeongFloyd (voice)

CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE

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Reviewed MoviHero character guides connected to this movie.

voiceAgnesAgnes runs from Despicable Me to Despicable Me 2 with Elsie Fisher carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceDr. NefarioDr. Nefario runs from Despicable Me to Despicable Me 2 with Russell Brand carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceEduardoEduardo appears in Despicable Me 2 (2013), portrayed by Benjamin Bratt. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.Open character guide voiceGruGru runs from Despicable Me to Despicable Me 2 with Steve Carell carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceLucyLucy appears in Despicable Me 2 (2013), portrayed by Kristen Wiig. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.Open character guide