Despicable Me 4 (2024) [4K]
In the latest installment of the franchise, Gru (Steve Carell) and his family face a new nemesis, Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell), a former classmate who has transformed into a giant cockroach. After Maxime escapes from prison, Gru, now working for the Anti-Villain League, is forced to relocate his family under witness protection to a suburban neighborhood. Here, they encounter their new neighbors, the Prescotts, including their teenage daughter Poppy (Joey King), an aspiring villain who recognizes Gru’s past and coerces him into assisting her with a heist. Meanwhile, the Minions, feeling redundant, take on superhero personas to aid in the fight against Maxime.
The film explores themes of identity and redemption as Gru balances his past villainy with his current role as a family man and agent. The dynamic between Gru and his family, including his wife Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and daughters Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier), and Agnes (Madison Polan), adds depth to the narrative. Directed by Chris Renaud and co-written by Mike White, the movie retains the franchise’s signature humor and energetic animation, though some critics note that Gru lacks his former edge.
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