Who is more surprised when Universal Pictures has a hit movie or franchise, moviegoers or Universal Pictures themselves?
I watched 'Despicable Me' for Netflix Monday and honestly, I think you should too. Lets break down the details and numbers.
Netflix Monday - Despicable Me
Viewed: 4-20-2020
Starring: Steve Carell, Jason Segel
Director: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
Release Date: July 9, 2010
Released With: Predators
Budget: $69 mil.
Opening Weekend: $56.3 mil.
Domestic: $251.5 mil.
Worldwide: $543.1 mil.
This movie by the numbers is a HUGE success. It has spawned a successful franchise of two sequels as well as a spin-off movie featuring the true stars: the Minions. There is not a Halloween or Christmas holiday that goes by that I do not see more and more of the Minion inflatables populate a front lawn.
The movie is textbook and I think that is why it works so well. A great mix of slapstick comedy, some crude humor, good characters and an easy story. Also the runtime is at an hour and a half. Many movies suffer from wanting to pad a runtime to go 2+ hours. But simplicity works so much better.
The story is centered on Gru, who is competing against Vector to try and steal the moon for a title as best villain in the world. Gru adopts three girls as a ploy to gain entry into Vector's hideout.
For a good, easy night of entertainment. Check out Despicable Me on Netflix.
Tonight's viewing for Amazon Prime Tuesday - Rambo: Last Blood
I watched 'Despicable Me' for Netflix Monday and honestly, I think you should too. Lets break down the details and numbers.
Netflix Monday - Despicable Me
Viewed: 4-20-2020
Starring: Steve Carell, Jason Segel
Director: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
Release Date: July 9, 2010
Released With: Predators
Budget: $69 mil.
Opening Weekend: $56.3 mil.
Domestic: $251.5 mil.
Worldwide: $543.1 mil.
This movie by the numbers is a HUGE success. It has spawned a successful franchise of two sequels as well as a spin-off movie featuring the true stars: the Minions. There is not a Halloween or Christmas holiday that goes by that I do not see more and more of the Minion inflatables populate a front lawn.
The movie is textbook and I think that is why it works so well. A great mix of slapstick comedy, some crude humor, good characters and an easy story. Also the runtime is at an hour and a half. Many movies suffer from wanting to pad a runtime to go 2+ hours. But simplicity works so much better.
The story is centered on Gru, who is competing against Vector to try and steal the moon for a title as best villain in the world. Gru adopts three girls as a ploy to gain entry into Vector's hideout.
For a good, easy night of entertainment. Check out Despicable Me on Netflix.
Tonight's viewing for Amazon Prime Tuesday - Rambo: Last Blood
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