Despicable Me 3 (2017)

The four-star rating indicates a positive verdict. The review highlights the expanded family and the prospect of Gru returning to his wicked ways.

Mintzer finds the film entertainingly energetic, though largely content to repeat a proven formula rather than seek deeper meaning. He praises the lively pace and the performances of Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig, which anchor the chaos with emotional warmth.

Debruge finds the sequel amusing but overstuffed, while warning that its ironic tone risks weakening the series’ emotional sincerity. He praises the fast-moving humor and especially the retro dance-fights between Gru and Balthazar Bratt.

The available page identifies this as a review but does not reveal the critic’s verdict. Its standfirst notes Gru’s discovery that he has a twin brother, but no specific praise or complaint is accessible.

Watson calls it the series’ best entry yet, praising its anarchic comic voice despite lingering structural flaws. He singles out Steve Carell’s distinct, energetic performances as Gru and Dru.

Pile finds the film messy and less successful than its predecessors, but energetic enough to keep the franchise going. He singles out Balthazar Bratt’s ’80s-themed antics and the bursts of energy from Dru and the Minions.

O'Sullivan finds the threequel uneven, with many sequences conventional or charmless. She praises the core characters, especially Agnes’s memorable search for a real unicorn.

Erbland finds the sequel overstuffed, disjointed, and disappointing, with recycled material and dated jokes. She praises the creativity and humor of the climactic fight, but says it arrives too late.

Pulver finds the film entertaining but increasingly tired, with less charm than its predecessors. He praises the inventive, funny sequences featuring villain Balthazar Bratt, while criticizing the underdeveloped twin rivalry and predictable pop-culture references.

Huddleston calls this third installment lacklustre and light on ideas. The review singles out its shortage of fresh ideas as a weakness.

Scott’s headline frames the film as evidence that the franchise is running out of steam. The available page text provides no further detail about what the review singles out.

Chang pans the film as nearly unendurable, calling it sloppy, formulaic and irritating. He singles out its hectoring humor and cheap use of ’80s nostalgia as especially aggravating.

Breen finds the film an utter joy, saying its earnest spirit and brisk pacing carry it through thinner moments. She especially praises Trey Parker’s Balthazar Bratt, whose retro style and soundtrack bring fresh warmth to the franchise.

Preece finds the film silly, light entertainment that earns credit for making three solid films in a row, though the series’ original concept is wearing thin. She singles out the Minions as being on top form and responsible for many of the biggest laughs.

Hammond finds the third installment an entertaining return for Gru and company, with the jokes landing consistently. He especially praises the Minions’ supporting role and their standout musical numbers.

The critic finds the film scrappy and muddled but cheerful enough to remain enjoyable. Balthazar Bratt is singled out as a terrific idea who deserved more screen time.

Goble finds the film a harmless, mildly entertaining return to form, though far from great. He praises its musical punchlines and comic timing, while faulting Bratt’s weak catchphrase-driven lines.

The critic calls it a lazy, cynical but fairly inoffensive and colorful time-waster. He praises Balthazar Bratt as a fun villain and singles out the inventive Kaiju-inspired finale.

The critic finds the film boring, dumb, and overly familiar. He singles out Steve Carell’s goofy performance as the film’s one good part.

The critic finds the film overstuffed and less engaging than its predecessors. They praise Bratt and the visual comedy, but fault the sidelined Minions and subplots that go nowhere.