“Despicable Me 3,” the latest installment in the juggernaut series about an ex-villain who now chases super-villains, has a lot going for it: cute characters, some clever set-pieces and of course, dazzling animation. Parker’s Bratt is the best thing about the film, and though his obsession with 1980s fashion and music won’t register with the kids, the story perks up when he’s on the screen. Making matters worse, directors Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda include some extraneous subplots that detract from the magic that has made this franchise so successful. Worst among the scenes is a creepy courtship involving Gru’s adopted daughter Margo (Mirando Cosgrave). A smart opening set-piece introduces us to Evil Bratt and his special bubble gum, which expands into giant goo to ensure the success of his maniacal capers. [...] the final showdown, in the hills of Hollywood, is an intricate, masterful sequence of animated action. [...] though, the movie’s superior craftsmanship can’t overcome its aura of joylessness.
‘despicable Me 3’: Great Animation, So-so Story
By David Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle: Entertainment
Wed, 06/28/2017 - 9:51am
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