I was provided w/ 4 reserved seats to the advanced screening of Despicable Me 2. As always, all opinions are my own.
I love summertime for a number of reasons but I can’t help to enjoy summer movie blockbusters! Bringing the kids to the movies is something we have done since my daughter was about 3 years old. Now that she is almost 13 years old, we have had our fair share of family animated movies. Last night my family & I were fortunate enough to attend the advance screening of Despicable Me 2 which hits theaters July 3rd nationwide. We adored Despicable Me back in 2010 & was also invited to the Despicable Me: Despicablimp event that took place nationwide and made a stop in New Orleans, April 2013. If you read April’s post you can only imagine how excited we were to learn we would also be attending the advanced screening.
If you have ever been to an advanced screening, die hard fans are anxiously waiting to get prime seats!! Have you ever waiting in a long line for an advanced screening? I haven’t, but I can see why families were so excited to get a sneak peek at this movie. I won’t tell you what happens but I am LOVING the new characters!! Despicable Me 2 is funny, witty & will make you dance in your seat! For me, the characters rival our beloved Toy Story characters and gives that same sense of family that we all love! It truly is one of my newer animated movies in a long time.
Without giving away to much from the plot, Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal. The animated movie sheds a new light on Gru and introduces us to new characters that will have the entire family laughing! The cast includes: Steve Carell, Russell Brand, Miranda Cosgrove,Kristen Wiig, Ken Jeong, Benjamin Bratt, Steve Coogan and more. In addition to the movie I was also excited to hear rumors of a spin-off film, Minions, focusing mainly on Gru’s yellow henchmen before they have met, is set to be released on December 19, 2014. I’m not sure if this is still in the works but I know one family that can’t wait!!
Looking forward to a particular movie release? What’s your top pick so far this summer?
miranda leigh says
jealous! ive been waiting to see this forever!
Michele says
I keep seeing commercials for this on TV and am sooo tempted to go see it (even though I do not have kids)–it looks hilarious!!
Esther Irish says
HOW fun! I want to go!!!
Chrysa says
I can’t wait to see this movie! We loved the first one and the commercials for this one look SO CUTE!!
Amiyrah says
Is it weird that i’m dying to see this way more than my kids are? Ha! We absolutely loved the first one and can’t wait to see the sequel. Looks like you enjoyed it!
cindy b says
Can’t wait to see it! thanks for sharing! love the pics!
Mariah says
We’re now waiting for Planes, but by son has been very interested in the minions so we may be checking this one out!
Cinny says
I want to watch this too! But I’m also waiting on Planes and a few others
maria @ close to home says
I know my kids are excited for this movie I just loved the first one.
Amber says
I REALLY can’t wait until Nathaniel is old enough to take to the movies. Sounds like yall had fun. Loved the first Despicable Me!
Jennifer says
You are so lucky! I can’t wait to see this movie!
Dawn says
I can’t wait to see this movie too! I just attended my first advanced screening for The Lone Ranger and I wasn’t prepared for the long wait in line! LOL but it was fun!
Heidi says
Awesome-so jealous! We are huge fans of the first one and have been counting down the days until this release. We usually see one movie a summer and this will be it@
Brianne | Just Trying To Save Money says
LUCKY!! Our girls can’t wait to go see this!!