DESPICABLE ME

RYAN: I was looking forward to seeing Despicable Me primarily since the little creatures in the trailer look so friggin’ cute.

CAROLINE: Those little yellow gents?

RYAN: Exactly.

CAROLINE: My interest was more piqued by the fact Steve Carell voices the lead character; however, since you know I can’t stand animated kids’ movies, I let you see the critics’ screening without me.

RYAN: You woulda liked this one.

CAROLINE: Why’s that?

RYAN: ‘Cause it’s that great kind of family film, like Toy Story or Shrek where there’s story and theme for all ages to relate to.

CAROLINE: Fair enough. I did like Horton Hears a Who. How was Steve in it?

RYAN: He’s fab in everything he does. He works a seriously Euro-derived accent in this and it’s silly and fun.

CAROLINE: And did you see it in 3D too?

RYAN: Yes, and I’m happy to report it’s a good version of 3D. And anyone seeing it should stay for the credits at the end. You can’t help but love the minions.

CAROLINE: What are they really?

RYAN: They’re minions. They’re, like, the little henchmen for Steve’s character. He plays a wicked villain who adopts three little orphans to do his bidding for him. And the story turns out to be very touching actually.

CAROLINE: Uh oh – did you get misty again?

RYAN: No, but I connected with it for sure. It’s a fun, easy-to-sit-through flick.

CAROLINE: Any other famous voices in it?

RYAN: Julie Andrews, Russell Brand, Jason Segel, Will Arnett and Kristen Wiig.

CAROLINE: God. Wiig’s in every movie these days and I love it!

— BOTTOM LINE —

RYAN: This movie’s great. It’s the right combo of cute, clever, fun, funny and touching. Take the kids or let yourself escape just for the hell of it.

— RATING —