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| Despicable Me | ||
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What a wonderful, yet unfortunately-titled little picture this is. Given both the tone and grade-level vocab of that first word, would-be-viewers might too swiftly write this off as a grown-up dark comedy. Okay, that's what I did, I don't know about you. But, just in case, you're tempted to take your kids elsewhere, I must say, "Despicable Me" isn't just a wonderful film, it's even "relatively" kid friendly. And by "relatively," I mean, just as kid friendly as ... say "Shrek." Without saying too much, the film is generally speaking, a variation on the Scrooge theme. But, of course, a lot more fun and updated. The kids in this film are adorable. They'll win every heart over. And when our Scrooge sits down to read them a story, I'm not too proud to say, my eyes welled up with tears. Beautiful. Still, definitely a better title is in order. I suggest: "Gru Grew" "Unicorn Nose" "The Moon or You." What do you think of those alternates? Have you a few of your own? |
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Grade..........................A (3.5/4) |
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Copyright © 1998-2023 Ross Anthony, Author - Speaker - Solo World Circumnavigator In addition to reviewing films and interviewing celebs at HollywoodReportCard.com, traveling the world, composing great music, motivational speaking, Mr. Anthony also runs his own publishing company in the Los Angeles area. While traversing the circumference of the planet writing books and shooting documentaries, Mr. Anthony has taught, presented for, worked &/or played with locals in over 30 countries & 100 cities (Nairobi to Nagasaki). He's bungee-jumped from a bridge near Victoria Falls, wrestled with lions in Zimbabwe, crashed a Vespa off a high mountain road in Taiwan, and ridden a dirt bike across the States (Washington State to Washington DC). To get signed books ("Rodney Appleseed" to "Jinshirou") or schedule Ross to speak check out: www.RossAnthony.com or call 1-800-767-7186.
Go into the world and inspire the people you meet with your love, kindness, and whatever it is you're really good at. Check out books by Ross Anthony. Rand() functions, Pho chicken soup, rollerblading, and frozen yogurt (w/ blueberries) also rock! (Btw, rand is short for random. It can also stand for "Really Awkward Nutty Dinosaurs" -- which is quite rand, isn't it?) Being alive is the miracle. Special thanks to Ken Kocanda, HAL, Jodie Keszek, Don Haderlein, Mom and Pops, my family, R. Foss, and many others by Ross Anthony. Galati-FE also deserves a shout out. And thanks to all of you for your interest and optimism. Enjoy great films, read stirring novels, grow. |
