Despicable Me 4

"Things just got a little more despicable."

2024 1h 34m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 3,399

AnimationComedyActionScience FictionFamily

Synopsis

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Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.

“Things just got a little more despicable.”

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Cast

Steve Carell
Gru (voice)
Kristen Wiig
Lucy (voice)
Will Ferrell
Maxime (voice)
Sofía Vergara
Valentina (voice)
Miranda Cosgrove
Margo (voice)
Dana Gaier Ellis
Edith (voice)
Madison Skyy Polan
Agnes (voice)
Pierre Coffin
Minions (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chris Renaud
Writers: Mike White, Ken Daurio, Brad Ableson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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$100M budget — tentpole studio territory.

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MONEY

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Made its money back 9.7× over at the box office.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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4 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Despicable Me Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Heitor Pereira. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Tiffany Hillkurtz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Things just got a little more despicable.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Chris Renaud directs. Heitor Pereira scores. Tiffany Hillkurtz cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1$100M budget — tentpole studio territory.
2Made its money back 9.7× over at the box office.
3Released 2 years ago.
4Part of the "Despicable Me Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Original score by Heitor Pereira. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Tiffany Hillkurtz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Things just got a little more despicable.".
9IMDB entry: tt7510222 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 10 themes, including "superhero", "villain", "sequel", "super villain".
11Released under 17 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Original score: Heitor Pereira
Editing: Tiffany Hillkurtz
Sound: Jeremy Bowker
Runtime: 94 min · 1h 34m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $100,000,000
Box office: $972,021,410
Return: 972% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Despicable Me 4 (2024)

Part of

Despicable Me Collection

The Despicable Me franchise centers on Gru, a supervillain (who later becomes a dad and a spy); his yellow-colored Minions; his three orphan girls, Margo, Edith and Agnes, and his wife Lucy Wilde.

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Hotplix2024-06-06
★ 8/10
"Despicable Me 4" is a delightful addition to the beloved animated franchise, bringing back the charm and humor that fans adore. Directed by Kyle Balda, the film sees the return of Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, and his mischievous Minions on another entertaining adventure. The movie balances heartwarming moments with laugh-out-loud comedy, introducing fresh characters and creative plot twists. The animation is vibrant and engaging, while the voice cast delivers standout performances. "Despicable Me 4" continues to capture the magic of the series, making it a fun and enjoyable watch for audiences of all ages.
Chris Sawin2024-07-03
It's trash. Don't see it. Full review: https://bit.ly/Grupid
TheSceneSnobs2024-07-09
★ 6/10
There are so many movies within the Despicable Me franchise that I've lost count of all the storylines in each. While I've never been a big fan of these movies, they at least always felt exciting. However, this fourth installment in the Gru storyline is little more than a dud. The silliness and excitement are there for younger audiences, but the film lacks heart. One of the main problems with the Despicable Me movies is the tendency to pile on more characters just to add celebrity voices to the cast. This fourth movie is no exception. While the addition of new characters can sometimes breathe fresh life into a franchise, here it feels like a missed opportunity to develop a more heartfelt story. For instance, the introduction of a new, younger female character named Poppy as a heist partner for Gru could have been a chance to add depth. However, it might have been more impactful to see Gru partnering with his oldest daughter, who is now a teenager. This would have added a layer of connection and growth between Gru and his daughter, showcasing his evolving role as a father. The film also introduces a subplot where some Minions are turned into a superhero team, only to be used in the movie for less than 10 minutes. This subplot feels like a wasted narrative thread that could have added excitement and depth to the story. Additionally, one of the main Minions, Ralph, is stuck on a vending machine for the entirety of the movie, reducing his role to a mere gag. This sidelining of key characters in favor of introducing new ones dilutes the emotional core that could have made the story more engaging. While my son enjoyed the movie, which makes sense for his age range, it’s important for these films to also entertain the parents who are watching with their children. The earlier movies in the franchise managed to strike a balance between humor for kids and clever moments for adults. This installment, however, feels more like a series of gags strung together rather than a cohesive story with emotional weight. If there are more films in the Despicable Me series, I believe it’s time to hang it up. However, if the franchise continues, I will wait for streaming to watch them because I am not interested in seeing them in theaters. The magic that made the original films entertaining for a broad audience seems to have faded, and without a significant shift in storytelling, future installments are likely to feel just as lackluster.