#102 | Despicable Me 2 (2013) Family Movie Review | Does This Animated Classic Age Well?

Gru trades moon theft for minions, and Lucy joins the party. On this nostalgic family movie review, Isaac and Seth bring real film analysis and honest movie reviews to Despicable Me 2 — but does this family-friendly animated sequel still deliver 13 years later? One of the more beloved kids movies and children's films of the last decade, they explore what made it a parenting staple: the surprisingly heartfelt character growth, Kristen Wiig's perfect comic timing, and why this wholesome, feel-good film remains a go-to for multigenerational movie nights. Plus — fun facts that will blow your mind (Al Pacino recorded the entire role of El Macho then walked away due to creative differences), Seth's trivia question ranking Illumination's highest grossing films, the Kid Test with Isaac's four kids, and the big rating. Spoiler: yes — they talk about how Pharrell wrote "Happy" specifically for this movie, and why that soundtrack is criminally underrated. If you loved the first Despicable Me, this family movie review is for you. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and TikTok. Sign up for our newsletter for a chance to win a FREE movie poster from movieposters.com — use code GRANDMASHOUSE for up to 15% off: https://moviesatgrandmashouse.beehiiv.com/ Check out our Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/c/MoviesatGrandmasHousePodcast Hello hello! We'd love to hear your thoughts, send us a voice note!