The Croods (2013) [41/50]

Language: English

Cast:  Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone

Story: The story of a Stone Age family trying to find a home in a changing world. The father tries to keep the family together the traditional way while a free spirited boy woos his daughter much to his disapproval.

Screenplay and direction: Direction is good and screenplay was average.

Performances: Nothing exceptional, granted it was just voices but since the dialogues were average it didn’t work for me.

Interesting:  Sparked up debates about creationism.

Downside: It’s too long, nothing new nothing interesting.

Verdict: this movie is not a good idea unless you are a kid, 4/10.

Despicable me 2 (2013) [33/50]

Language: English 

Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt.

Story: The sequal of Despicable me (2010) where the bond between Gru and the girls gets stronger as they face new problems together.

Screenplay and direction: Direction is good and screenplay is okay.

Performances: All the voices do justice and the minions are especially cute in this one.

Interesting: Kristen Wiig plays different roles in Despicable me and Despicable me 2.

USP: Adorable, cute, family movie.

Downside: nothing different from the first one, nothing fresh, confusing plot.

Verdict: I have mush better animation movies with great story lines, having said that It’s a fun family movie and kids will love it as did I, But nothing too creative in this movie but overall a good time. 7/10