Rock Candy Reviews

Despicable Me 4, Review

Despite going in with low expectations, this movie is only worth going to if you want to support your favorite movie theatre. This movie refuses to stick to one concept and the characters, who are already bare bones, suffer for it.

The movie bounces between spy heists, super heroes, slice of life, and odd social commentaries. It’s like the writers came up with a bunch of skits and slapped them together. Every character’s story felt disconnected and underwhelming. This is sad because of Ohio much they set up in the first act, and never deliver on.

For instance, plot lines like Gru struggling to socialize, Agnes not wanting to lie about being undercover, or Margo being bullied at school, are all teased. They make them seem like they will come together at the end to affect the big plot of the villain, but this never happens. The only ongoing story that has any real consequences is whether the or not the new baby likes Gru or not.

The movie also seems more concerned with using stereotypes to make fun of groups of people rather than writing a compelling narrative. Whether it’s suburban life, K-pop fans, super hero movies, or otakus, the film really likes to take shots at people’s lifestyles and interests.

Overall, the only saving grace this movie has is a few nice animation moments, but that’s it. It’s definitely not enough to hold a film together.

2.5 out of 5 stars