Despicable Me (2010)

"Okay... Don't worry... Everything's going to be fine. We're going to be really happy here... Right?" Margo

Despicable Me is definitely a fun film for younger audiences, however it’s still enjoyable for parents as well. We have three strong female characters who know that they have the right to be happy and do what makes them feel good. Furthermore, they are definitely not your stereotypical “little girls” as far as fashion and ideas are concerned, yet they still participate in ballet. It’s about time we have young female characters for our young female viewers to relate and look up to. This film tells girls that they can be themselves and still be accepted by people, even if you're different. Though Gru's transformation into a loving father figure is predictable, it's adorable. You can see each instance of realization and compassion. It's really sweet. Not to mention the infamous minions. They're hilarious. They're a great outlet for physical comedy so that it doesn't need to happen to our human characters. I think outsourcing the physical comedy is definitely part of what puts this film above other similar children films.

Rank: 79