The fourth instalment of the Despicable Me movies has Gru (Steve Carell) and his family on the run from a new nemesis. This time, Gru has a brand new cute son named Gru Jr., A mischievous being who happens to enjoy tormenting his father.
Directed by Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage; additional key cast of Despicable Me 4 includes Kristen Wiig, Joey King, Sofía Vergara, Miranda Cosgrove and Steve Coogan.
Several years ago, if you’d told me that one day I’d look at the minions and be largely unaffected, I wouldn’t have believed you. I was one of those adults who squealed in delight at clips of The Minions, and unexpected sightings of their soft toys.
In fact, at the height of my obsession, I admit that I even briefly fantasised about permanently relieving a young child of their Minions backpack; something I’d of course NEVER do.
These days, now that The Minions fever has largely died down for myself and many others, I no longer refer to the small animated cuties as ‘The best happiness-inducing yellow beauties.’
Gru is fine and all. However, the only character I was interested in besides the many yellow ones was the bubblegum-chewing, purple shoulder pad-wearing supervillain, Balthazar Bratt of Despicable Me 3 (2017).
My fingers are crossed that I’ll also be enchanted by the new villain, Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell). It might be a challenge without the dance moves and musical taste of Monsieur Bratt. We’ll just have to see. Still, something tells me that I’ll enjoy Gru Jr. in this new instalment. Especially because of the moderate Jack-Jack from The Incredibles 2 (2018) vibes he’s giving.
Are you still on the Despicable Me train?
Dana Gaier, Madison Skyy Polan, Stephen Colbert Chloe Fineman and Pierre Coffin also star.
Despicable Me 4 Release Dates: July 3rd , 2024 (US); July 5th, 2024 (UK)…
Happy Film Loving,
G
The Movie My Life 
Nothing lasts forever, as we know. The Minions were there for us when we needed them.
I’d love a new The Incredibles movie. Hopefully, the won’t need 13 years to make it happen this time.
Amen!
Wishes and prayers for the next The Incredibles movie. 😊🙏
I never saw any of the movies, not sure I need to, but the cast is impressive!
The main occasional need for me with these movies is for something to watch that’s lighthearted and not too emotionally taxing.
I’m still on that Minion train. Don’t think they can carry an entire movie, though. I believe they are definitely better-suited as accessories to the crimes of Gru. Looking forward to it!
I think you’re right about the ability of the Minions to carry a movie. No one could have told me that at the height of my Minions phase.
I always enjoyed Gru and the Minions, but I was never crazy about them. This trailer is fun and crazy as I expected. Nothing less, nothing more, but I found it more entertaining than the Super Mario movie I finally watched. It’s trying to tell a story and not just sell toys and show gags based on the video game mechanics. I’ll watch it for sure!
I hear you. I know I’ll find moments to love about this new instalment. I’ll go in with that expectation and nothing more.
As for the Super Mario movie, I feel no pull to watch it just yet.
They already announced a sequel, so you have time. 😉
The Super Mario movie must have made lots of money since the sequel was announced so quickly.
As a non-gamer, I’m happy for the die-hard gamer fans who enjoyed the film.