Despicable Me 3
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Despicable Me 3 is an animated comedy film, the fourth installment in the Despicable Me franchise, released in 2017. The movie centers on Gru, a former supervillain who has transitioned into a secret agent for the Anti-Villain League, alongside his wife Lucy and their three adopted daughters. The plot unfolds as Gru is fired from his job and subsequently discovers he has a long-lost twin brother, Dru, a flamboyant millionaire with a desire to embrace his family's villainous heritage. The brothers, with their respective families, team up to stop Balthazar Bratt, a former 1980s child star turned supervillain, from enacting revenge on Hollywood. Targeted at a family audience, the film maintains a lighthearted, comedic tone, blending action, adventure, and themes of family, brotherhood, and finding one's purpose. It features various action sequences, cartoon violence, and rude humor, consistent with its PG rating. While generally considered suitable for older children and families, parental guidance is recommended due to some intense scenes and mild suggestive content.
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Best For Ages
Ages 7+ with parental guidance. The film is rated PG for action and rude humor, which includes cartoon violence, some suggestive jokes, and intense scenes involving a large robot and peril. While older children (10+) may find it suitable, the content may be too frightening or complex for children under 7, necessitating parental discretion for younger viewers.
Good to Know
Reviewers note that while the movie is generally 'more of the same' as its predecessors in terms of humor and tone, some found there to be 'a lot more booze and sex' than in earlier installments, suggesting a slight intensification of these elements. There were no significant differences found across theatrical, extended, or director's cuts, or major shifts in overall franchise tone across this specific installment. The film includes a brief reference to Gru's parents' divorce which might be sensitive for some children.
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