Before anyone else comments about this movie “not being out yet”, I want to make it abundantly clear that Despicable Me 4 HAS come out in Australia, and that I have, in fact, watched it in full. It’s very common for movies to be released in Australian theatres before American ones; that’s just one of the perks of being an Aussie reviewer. Thank you for watching this video, and I hope you’ll subscribe for many more reviews, commentary, screenwriting tips and more to come.

No one knows if the movie will be terrible because it doesn't release until July 3 2024

Tbh I’m just happy with these movies being family comedy’s set in a universe with super villains, they don’t have to learn lessons or have arks, Bugs Bunny or Donald Duck don’t have arks either and they work fine, little set pieces that take us from joke to joke with characters that each have distinct personalities and reactions to things, for a movie like this, that’s all you really need.

I grew up watching the first two Despicable Me movies. I thought they were both excellent movies. Minions was mediocre, but achieved what it set out to do. I found DM3 to be nearly unwatchable, and as much as I hate that I'm saying this, I felt that Rise of Gru was, for the most part, a return to form. For the most part, I agree with your criticisms of the movie. I wasn't a fan of how a lot of the side plots went nowhere, with the exception of maybe Lucy as a hairdresser. A lot of the new characters just felt very.... generic, much like DM3 and the Minions movies. (although I will admit.... I had a lot of fun with Will Ferrell and Stephen Colbert's respective characters) What I will give DM4, however, is that it was a lot of fun. It never got boring, contrary to Despicable Me 3, which I've seen twice or thrice ever.. every time I've seen 3, it's been very very difficult to sit through. I truly felt that Trey Parker was the only enjoyable part of DM3. DM4 was by no stretch a GOOD movie, but it's one that I enjoyed watching. To their credit, the Minions were, in my opinion, the most tolerable they've been since DM2. Having them in far smaller doses probably helps, and the Mega Minions weren't as milked as I expected them to be. This is probably just my sense of humour speaking, but I laughed the hardest at the gambling Minion that I have at anything Minions related in.... quite a while (honourable mention: when a Minion was stuck in the vending machine, and two others were taking turns slapping him on the arse) Then there's the end cameos.... that alone bumps DM4 up a spot or two in my ranking. It was absolutely nothing but fan service, but goddamn I'm here for it. I nearly screamed seeing Vector, El Macho and Balthazar back. Really glad they found a way to include Dr. Nefario again also.. he's always been a bit of fun. Here's hoping he'll have a bigger role if DM5 ever comes to fruition (but I also think the DM4 ending is a good note for the franchise to go out on) One question though... where in the movie was Fred, Gru's neighbour? I saw a glimpse of his house 10-15 minutes into the movie... but someone else was standing in the front yard

I had several dreams about going to see this movie and every time it had ended up being horrible and/or bait and switch. My suspicion was correct.

Okay this movie hasn't be released yet! and it's going to be great!

I knew this movie was going to be trainwreck and it'll probably be

"I'm not mad, just disappointed."

guys it’s worth the watch, especially if you’re a true fan I live in Australia and I saw it, loved it. It’s hilarious and so entertaining. The ending blew me away. Lots of nostalgia

i watched it a couple days ago and i really wanted to like this movie but soon realised after that i really just couldnt. i agree with basically everything you say.

Really enjoyed your review here. I've seen it as well. Left the theatre thinking "Yeah. Entertaining sequel." but I did want to feel more impacted by DM4 to want to see it at the movies again. This fourth film feeling pretty inconsequential from my point of view is one thing stopping me from liking it more if that makes sense.

Again...Illumination is still bad... great

Bro only has 242 subs she can’t be talking

Your back! Missed you!

Awesome video, Jess! Dad watched with me and says you were really funny. (And you are, it's true!)

Dang - I knew the trailers gave away most of everything…I appreciate your honestly but as much as I still want to see it I’m disappointed that they didn’t let any of the storylines bake a bit in the movie. Also I heard that the ending reminded someone of the incredibles, is that true?

🎶I know you heard the rumors🎶

0:06 Agreed, and an extremely HANDSOME popular and cool KZfaqr at that Editing is amazing and is the goat 👍👍👍

TBH I am not surprised since movies nowadays are mostly shit

Me when i watch a movie meant for extremely young kids and get an extremely lame as and simple story:

You can’t just say a movie is bad when it hasn’t even released so the movie is great and is much better than the others don’t decide that this movie is bad until it releases

Looks like it would have somewhat funny humor from what you mentioned in the video, but that story sounds like a nothing story like you said. *Sign,* movies aren't what they used to be. By the way, Jess, I loved your video on movies to watch on a bad day. I've even found myself watching it more than once. I think one of the best things entertainment can do, is uplift us, brings us optimism to face challenges, and realize how much beauty is around us out there. Don't you think so too?

No kidding the 3rd was shit

Howd you see it? Its not out yet

Bruh, how can you say a movie is terrible if it has not even come out yet what kind of sense does that make actually don’t answer that it makes no sense. You can’t say a terrible it hasn’t and won’t even come out for a bit yet. and those were like oh it’s come out in Australia. It has not come out everywhere else and it’s actually not more common for it to come out in Australia before the US but whatever I guess we’re gonna say things that aren’t true. where is your sense of humor people because clearly don’t have some else you would enjoy movies like this.

Waos