Despicable Me 3 is the latest installment in the animated franchise, and introduces Gru's twin brother Dru, while also having villain Balthazar Bratt for Gru to deal with.
I like the other Despicable Me films, I can watch all three and enjoy them. That said, I was a bit disappointed in this latest film. There were funny parts, but just nowhere near the frequency or quality of the previous installments.
The villain is essential to this series of films. I found Bratt to be enjoyable in his antics, but everything about his character felt a little bit familiar to Mindhorn, which I wouldn't have been bothered by if Mindhorn hadn't been released as recently as May. Though so much if the film is dedicated to the Gru/Dru storyline, that Bratt is sidelined.
The minions role in the film is probably similar to the second movie. They do a very similar thing to the second: reducing the number of minions due to plot convenience. So occasionally the two minions with Gru will do something, and we also occasionally see the others in prison, becoming the most feared prisoners. While this was funny, the rest of the film was just a bit off.
In short: Despicable Me 3 is a disappointing addition to the franchise.
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