Despicable Me 4 Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Gru has a baby that hates him, fights a French guy who turns people into cockroach monsters, and the Minions become superheroes, basically.

🍿 Despicable Me 4: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Reunion and Revenge

The film starts with Gru attending a reunion at his old school, Lychee Pas Bon, where he encounters his old rival Maxime Le Mal. Maxime seeks revenge for Gru allegedly stealing his act as a child. Maxime claims to have enhanced himself with cockroach parts, aiming for world domination, but Gru and the AVL apprehend him.

Relocation and New Identities

Unfortunately, Maxime escapes prison with Valentina’s help, revealing plans to turn humanity into cockroach hybrids, starting with Gru’s son, Gru Jr. To protect the family, Silas Ramsbottom relocates Gru, Lucy, their daughters, and some minions to Mayflower under new identities. One minion, Ralph, gets stuck in a vending machine during the move.

Suburban Life and Super Minions

In Mayflower, the family tries to adapt. Margo attends school, Gru becomes a solar panel salesman (Chett), Lucy works as a hairdresser (Blanche), and Edith and Agnes take karate classes. Meanwhile, Dave, Mel, Gus, Tim, and Jerry become ‘Mega Minions’ with superpowers, but their chaotic actions force Silas to retire the program.

A Villainous Neighbor and a Honey Badger Heist

The family meets their neighbor, Poppy Prescott, an aspiring villain. Poppy recognizes Gru and blackmails him into helping her steal Lenny, the honey badger mascot, from Lychee Pas Bon for her enrollment. Gru agrees, and with Poppy, minions, and Gru Jr., they steal Lenny, triggering an alarm and Principal Ubelschlecht.

Betrayal and Kidnapping

Ubelschlecht identifies Gru using security footage and informs Maxime. Later, while Gru and Lucy practice tennis with the Prescotts, Ubelschlecht interrogates the girls at their home, but Poppy hides Lenny. Lucy calls the AVL, who send in the Mega Minions to help stop Maxime. In the chaos, Gru Jr. is kidnapped by Maxime and Valentina.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Gru (Steve Carell): A reformed supervillain and AVL agent adjusting to life with a newborn son and facing a new nemesis.
• Lucy (Kristen Wiig): Gru’s wife and AVL partner, who is now a mother adapting to a new suburban life while supporting her husband.
• Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell): Gru’s old school rival turned supervillain who seeks revenge for a past humiliation.
• Valentina (Sofía Vergara): Maxime’s girlfriend and partner in crime, aiding him in his vengeful plans against Gru.
• Minions (Pierre Coffin): Gru’s loyal, comical, and often chaotic yellow henchmen who gain superhero abilities.
• Poppy Prescott (Joey King): A teenage neighbor aspiring to be a villainess, who blackmails Gru into assisting with a heist.
• Gru Jr. (Tara Strong): Gru and Lucy’s newborn son, who initially torments his dad and becomes a target of Maxime Le Mal.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Gru: “You seriously want to kidnap a honey badger? Do you have any idea how dangerous they are? They literally eat bees and cobras for breakfast, honey badger don’t care!” – Gru questions Poppy’s plan, highlighting the honey badger’s fearsome reputation.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $100,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $361,004,205
• Worldwide Gross: $969,126,452

💥 Despicable Me 4 Reviews

Personal Review

I really wanted to love this movie, but it felt like too much was happening at once. The Minions’ superhero antics were funny, but the new villain was pretty forgettable. There were a couple of scenes that made me laugh out loud, especially the supermarket chase, but overall it just didn’t have the same heart as the first two movies. I did enjoy seeing Gru as a dad, and the voice acting was excellent. It was mindless entertainment, so it fulfilled what it needed to do.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Families with young children”
  • “Fans of the Despicable Me franchise”
  • “People looking for lighthearted animated comedies”
  • “Minions enthusiasts”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Cartoon violence”
  • “Slapstick humor”
  • “Some mildly suggestive jokes”

Professional Reviews

• HollywoodOutbreak.com: “While the animation is great and there are some laughs, ‘Despicable Me 4’ feels like a cash grab. The villain is forgettable and the plot is all over the place. Only for die-hard fans.
• The Wrap: “The storylines feel recycled at times, and the emotional beats, though effective, lack the impact of earlier films. The animation quality remains top-notch, and the voice performances are consistently strong, ensuring that the film is enjoyable even if it doesn’t quite reach the heights of its predecessors.

Audience Reactions

The Mega Minions provided fun superhero parodies and kept the dynamic fresh.: Viewers appreciated the over-the-top humor and the familiar fun the Minions bring to the franchise.

The animation style is incredible and the voice actors are still strong.: Those who enjoyed the previous Despicable Me movies will enjoy this one.

Overall Consensus: Despicable Me 4 delivers familiar fun and laughs, but the weak plot and forgettable villain leave it feeling like a lesser installment in the franchise.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “This is the sixth installment in the Despicable Me franchise.”
• “Much like in Despicable Me 3 (2017), Agnes is recast once again due to age requirements.”
• “The film features a new villain, Maxime Le Mal, voiced by Will Ferrell.”

🖥️ How to Watch Despicable Me 4?

As a recent release, ‘Despicable Me 4’ is currently available to watch in theaters. For home viewing, you can rent or buy it on platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu once it becomes available for digital distribution. Keep an eye on these services for updates on its release date for streaming and digital purchase.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Despicable Me 4, you might like these similar films:

• Despicable Me (2010): The original film that started the franchise, introducing Gru and his journey from villainy to family life.
• Minions (2015): Focuses on the origins and adventures of the Minions, offering more of their signature slapstick humor.
• The Incredibles (2004): Features a family of superheroes balancing their powers with everyday life, similar to Gru’s family dynamic.

🛒 Despicable Me 4 Related Products

• Despicable Me Minions Movie 16-inch Plush Stuffed Animal: Officially licensed Minions plush, a perfect cuddle buddy for kids and fans. High-quality materials ensure durability and a soft touch.
• Despicable Me: Minion Rush – Digital Game: Run, jump, and dodge obstacles in this action-packed mobile game featuring the Minions. Complete missions, collect bananas, and unlock costumes.
• Despicable Me: The Complete Collection (Blu-ray): Own all the Despicable Me movies in high definition. Includes bonus features, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive content.
• Despicable Me Movie Poster: Show your love for the movie with this poster, a great display piece for any fan’s room.

🎧 Soundtrack

Despicable Me 4 features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Despicable Me” – performed by Heitor Pereira, Pharrell Williams
• “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” – performed by Tears for Fears
• “Maneater” – performed by Hall & Oates
• “N/A” – performed by Pharrell Williams

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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