Gru and his Minions return for family fun and some peril. “Despicable Me 4” is the next installment of the popular supervillain-turned-good animation franchise. This time around, Gru (again voiced by Steve Carell) and his family face another life-or-death threat in escaped villain Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his partner in crime, Valentina (Sofía Vergara).
Expect lots of comic violence (including peril, destruction and close calls during capers), a few insults like “loser” and “idiot,” and Minion-speak words that sound like “poop.” There’s a glimpse of a Minion butt, plus plenty of Minion jokes and pranks and bathroom humor. But there are also heartfelt family moments and themes of communication and teamwork.
Kristen Wiig and Miranda Cosgrove are among the returning voice actors. (95 minutes).
