These characters are better suited to being on the sideline of a larger film. Sure they sell merchandise, and the kids in the theater seemed to be having a good time, but this film doesn't begin to compare to the quality of the heartwarming and funny Despicable Me films. The best part of the film happens during the end credits, when it starts to feel a bit more like a real Despicable Me film. I guess I knew going in that a feature-length film starring gibberish-speaking yellow blobs wasn't going to be very good, but even with my hopes so low it still managed to be a bit of a disappointment. Maybe catch it on Netflix for the few cute laughs it offers.

2.0 Stars (out of 5)