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Despicable Me
Movie (2010)
Determined to prove he's the world's greatest supervillain, Gru hatches an audacious plan to steal the Moon. To pull it off, he adopts three orphaned girls—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—intending to use them as pawns in his scheme. But the unexpected bond they form forces him to question the criminal life he's always known.
Movie (2010)
Determined to prove he's the world's greatest supervillain, Gru hatches an audacious plan to steal the Moon. To pull it off, he adopts three orphaned girls—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—intending to use them as pawns in his scheme. But the unexpected bond they form forces him to question the criminal life he's always known.
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Sex & Nudity
The editorial review found no sexual content or nudity.
Violence & Gore
Cartoon violence includes a girl put in a box and a squished juice carton briefly referencing blood, though no one is hurt. Several explosions and gun violence occur, injuring some but never quite killing anyone.
Profanity
Mild insults and minor swear words such as 'stupid,' 'poop,' 'butt,' and 'loser' appear.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
The editorial review found no alcohol, drugs or smoking.
Frightening Scenes
Lots of action sequences involve high-tech weapons that blast things apart, and children are locked in a 'box of shame' as punishment, which can feel grim.
Other things to know
No product placement appears within the film, but Despicable Me spin-offs, home decor, sequels, and tie-in merchandise exist.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The film argues that even 'bad guys' can change, but much of it reinforces negative adoption stereotypes, such as adopting kids for selfish reasons and an orphanage director who abuses kids.
Role models
The adopted girls are described as sweet, helpful, and generous positive role models, while Gru changes for the better; the orphanage director verbally and emotionally abuses the girls.
Representation
The three girls are described as redeeming characters in a White, male-dominated villain world; the only other women are portrayed as heartless and cold, and no cultural diversity appears on screen.
Learning
Families can discuss how Despicable Me centers on a 'villain' rather than a 'hero' and how orphans and orphanages are depicted. Kids may learn that even 'evil' people are human beings who long to be loved.
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