It is a crowd-pleaser, not a masterpiece. It delivers consistent laughs, heart, and spectacle without ever reaching the emotional heights of Toy Story 3 or Up . For a family film sequel, an 8 is outstanding.
: Masterful use of 3D effects, "precision-timed" action sequences, and the breakout popularity of the Minions, who take a more central role in this installment. despicable me 2 8 10