Despicable Me 2010

Overview

Despicable Me is a 2010 American animated comedy film directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud. The production, which serves as the first feature film from Illumination Entertainment, features a screenplay written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. The voice cast includes Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Will Arnett, and Julie Andrews. The story follows Gru, a criminal mastermind and supervillain who is determined to prove his status as the greatest villain by stealing the Moon. To execute his plan, Gru adopts three orphaned girls named Margo, Edith, and Agnes, intending to use them as pawns in his scheme. However, as he spends time with the children, his cold, villainous exterior begins to melt. His life takes an unexpected turn as the girls come to view the evildoer as their potential father. The word despicable, as used in the title, refers to someone or something that is deserving to be despised or regarded with distaste, disgust, or disdain.