Despicable Me 2 - Time To Get Happy | Animated Wonders

It's time to get happy with the second film in the Despicable Me series, now with Kristen Wiig's character joining the team. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley  SHOW DOT POINTS The film explores themes of parenting and dating later in life. Kristen Wiig's performance elevates the film significantly. The minions' subplot was an attempt to capitalise on their popularity. The song 'Happy' became a cultural phenomenon beyond the film. The film's animation style and voice performances are standout elements. Gru's character shows a commitment to fatherhood. The awkwardness of dating as a single parent is humorously portrayed. The film builds on the world established in the first movie. The chicken character provided comedic relief throughout the film. The legacy of the film may be tied to its music rather than its plot. MOVIE CREDITS: Film title: Despicable Me 2 Release year: 2013 Country / Origin: United States Director: Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin Writer(s): Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio Studio/Distributor: Illumination Entertainment, Universal Pictures Main cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Ken Jeong CREDITS 🎵 Music: Kawaii Anime Pop, by Tak_Music Licensed from Audio Jungle 🎨 Artwork: Simon Blakcburn 📝 Show notes powered by Riverside.FM 👉 DISCOVER MORE ARCADE COUCH & EXPLOSION NETWORK Listen to every episode // Check out the website // Support Explosion Network