Despicable Me 4 | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere

In the end, there’s still a lot to like about this picture — including a funny mid-credit scene — but it’s attempts to grow-up are developing past the best parts of the franchise.

Despite not having the punch of others in the franchise, this colorful film moves fast, has some snappy dialogue, a few laughs and upbeat music. But it may not be on the continuous play loop when it hits home.

There are no more lessons to learn or secrets to reveal, so Gru and his wife and kids just bumble through some forgettable misadventures on their way back to the status quo.

Instead of exhilaration, there is an irritated fatigue about contrived situations and a stupendous lack of wit, or even originality.

If there is anything that Despicable Me 4 proves, it’s that the minions will outlast humanity.