Family Movie Night - Despicable Me (2010)

This week on Family Movie Night, Mike Hilty reviews Despicable Me (2010) — the animated comedy that introduced the world to Illumination Entertainment, the Minions, and the surprisingly lovable supervillain Gru. Is it a classic or did it just unleash chaos on the world? Mike says it's a wash — and he's not wrong.🎬 Film Discussed:Despicable Me (2010) — directed by Pierre Coffin & Chris RenaudStudio: Illumination Entertainment (formerly Illumination Animation)The animated family film that launched one of the most successful franchise universes in movie history — for better or worseMike Hilty is a TV and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Find him here:📸 Instagram📺 Serializd🎥 Letterboxd✍️ Articles on SiftPopMike also hosts and co-hosts several podcasts in the SPDM Crew family — Mix CD, SPDM TV, and Sportsball — plus the pop culture podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds.🎬 Check out the Family Movie Night Letterboxd list Have a family movie recommendation or want to join the SPDM Crew? Email us at [email protected]📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative StudiosEnjoyed the episode? Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!