That’s good news for fans of Illumination Entertainment’s shamelessly manic Despicable Me series and particularly this third installment for Gru and company, which lays on the gags more lavishly than ever. After a detour a couple of years ago in which the irrepressible Minions were spun off into their own movie, the whole gang is back together for another go- round with Gru (Steve Carell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) as super- spies who in this edition are let go from their gig with the Anti- Villain League after the boss (Jenny Slate) blames them for not thwarting the evil Balthazar Bratt (Trey Parker), a failed former child TV star still smarting over the cancellation of his lame 1. TV series. In fact that decade plays a big part in this movie, which seems to be celebrating the ’8. The lovey- dovey spies, who have settled down to suburban bliss — or so they thought — with adopted daughters Margo, Edith, and Agnes, get caught up in all the frenetic action of trying to stop Bratt as he careens out of control. Complicating matters is the appearance of Gru’s long- lost twin brother Dru (Carell, again), who with a Trumpian hairstyle and family secrets reveals he is nothing like his bro. The requisite crazy shenanigans from this Bond- like animated adventure come fast and furious, but its real charm is in the consistency of the laughs and sight gags, particularly whenever the Minions show up. As I say in my video review (click the link above to watch), even if a whole feature film of Minions was a bit too much of a good thing, having them back in a choice supporting role is just the right tonic.
And they steal this thing, especially in a couple of standout musical numbers. Accidentally being swept onstage in an America’s Got Talent- type show (actually it is a nod to Illumination’s movie parody of those kinds of shows called SING!) , they dazzle and confuse the judges in a vibrantly improvised song and dance.
Later, when they are doing time because of this, they pull off a hilarious prison number to Pharrell Williams’ terrific “Freedom.” Speaking of Williams, he is back providing the songs — his “Happy” from Despicable 2 scored an Oscar nom — and they remain highlights of the movie. The voice cast is great as always, particularly Carell, who gets free rein with dueling characters and runs with it. Steve Coogan, Russell Brand and others pop in and out, and there’s a very funny one- scene cameo from Julie Andrews as Gru and Dru’s eccentric mother.
What makes this series work so well is the inherited spirit of past greats like Tex Avery, Jay Ward or especially Looney Toons. Pierre Coffin, who co- directs with Kyle Balda and Eric Guillon, gets what makes this zany brand work, plus he also supplies many of the Minion voices. Writers are Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. Producers are Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy.
- Kidzworld interviewed actress Miranda Cosgrove who voices daughter Margo in Despicable Me 3. Is it still fun for her after three films? What does she most want to do.
- Despicable Me 3 is expected to open between $85 million-$95 million at the domestic box office this weekend.
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It will be interesting to see whether the threequel takes the DM series beyond Shrek. Universal Pictures. Given how funky the summer box office has been, Uni feels the opening is close to $8.
DM2 . Others feel the weekend for the threequel is much higher at $9. M- plus given its great reviews and the fact this movie always plays to all demos — particularly with moviegoing, decision- making parents — thanks to its zany sense of humor and groovy Pharrell Williams soundtrack. DM2 was nominated for two Oscars — Pharrell’s original song “Happy” and Best Animated Feature. Previews start Thursday at 6 PM. In DM3, the Steve Carell- voiced Gru meets his long lost, rich twin brother Dru (also voiced by Carell) who yearns to be in the family villain business. Meanwhile, they’re chasing down another mad man, an ’8.
Balthazar Bratt (Trey Parker). Lucy (Kristen Wiig), Gru’s new spy wife from the last film, is along for the ride with his three adopted daughters. Once Upon A Time In Venice (2017) Movie Online.
Universal. These Illumination animated features are always made at a responsible cost next to other big studio family toons and are built to profit. Disney/Pixar’s Cars 3 cost between $1. M- $2. 00. M before P& A, while DM3 carries a reported production cost under $8. M, in line with Illumination’s Minions and Sing. Like previous DM films, DM3 is a big tentpole for Uni, propped by a huge campaign and a great merchandising line. The first trailer for the movie was released in December and racked up 2. M views. DM3 had its first public showing at the esteemed Annecy International Festival of Animation in France, where Illumination’s studio is based, followed by a standing- room- only Vid.
Con screening in Anaheim, and the world premiere at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles last Saturday. Meanwhile, Transformers: The Last Knight will decline at least 6.
M. The previous sequel, Age Of Extinction, fell 6. M. Through six days, Last Knight counts $7. M at the domestic B. O. Sony. Amid the sea of beaten live- action franchises at the box office, Sony/Tri- Star has an original action heist movie with Baby Driver starring Ansel Elgort, Lily James, Kevin Spacey, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Jon Bernthal and Eiza Gonzalez. The movie, fueled and nuanced by a killer soundtrack (the whole movie was written around it), has been generating heat ever since its premiere at SXSW, where it generated an immediate 1. Rotten Tomatoes score (now at 9.
The pic after rebates and before P& A carries a production cost of $3. M. Sony sees low- teens over five days, others believe $2. M is closer, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Baby Driver overperform given the critical and advance- screening love. Advance tickets sales on Fandango are pacing ahead of the first John Wick (which made $1. M in its first five days).
Exhibitors are also fans of the film. Working Title Films is also a producer here. WBLastly, The House is currently tracking quite low compared to Ferrell’s previous comedies, Daddy’s Home ($3. M) and Get Hard ($3.
M), with a three- day in the mid- teens, though Warner Bros thinks the debut is closer to $1. M. Pic follows a suburban married couple who, in effort to raise college funds for their daughter, take part in an underground neighborhood casino. Previews start Thursday at 7 PM. Last time WB had Get Hard, which overperformed opening- weekend projections by close to $3. M and ended its stateside run at $9. M, and $1. 11. 8.
M globally off an estimated $4. M production cost.
Perhaps House beats its projections. Reviews haven’t registered yet, but Get Hard was able to get to its figures on a 2. Rotten Tomatoes rating.
New Line committed to make House for a low- $4. M after winning Brendan O’Brien and Andrew J. Cohen’s script in a heated auction two years ago.
They’re the writing team behind Neighbors, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising and Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates.