History Awesome / DespicableMe

* [[spoiler: Some people have given Lucy a lot of flak because of her being used as a DamselInDistress in the climax. But, she isn't one by nature, just in that one instance. If you look more carefully at how she was captured, she was in a crowded are with civilians, most of them children. She was dealing with the BigBad who was well known for his CharlesAtlasSuperpower. To avoid collateral damage, Lucy let herself get taken to avoid innocent people getting hurt. And even with being strapped onto a rocket strapped onto a shark, Ms. Wilde still remained calm and her usual self. This woman is not only more braver than people may think, this woman does the thing that most impulsive [[ActionHero Action Heroes]] don't consider: The consequences of their choices. She chose to be taken so others wouldn't be endangered. This woman is a freakin' hero in this troper's book any day.]]

* Gru blasting Antonio with his Freeze-Ray after Antonio breaks Margo's heart.

* A real example: This film becoming the 9th highest grossing film of 2010. No? How about becoming the 24th highest grossing animated film of all-time with ''$543,113,985''? OR the 11th CGI film in lifetime gross, Either way, this film ''is'' Universal's most unforgettable film and Illumination's highest-reviewed film yet! Even ''way better'', the film surprisingly got very good feedback.

* A real example: the sequel's rank in 2013? Third highest grossing film. It's rank worldwide with over ''$800 million''? Oh, nothing special....the sequel just ranked 11 in the highest grossing animated films of all time! The sequel beat its original. Nothing can be more amazing than that, but the reviews were positive, just not as positive as the original.

** [[spoiler: Gets even more cool when you think about fly the rocket was flying. Gru kept his cool. All he can think is getting the woman he loves out of danger. ]]

* A real example: This film becoming the 9th highest grossing film of 2010. No? How about becoming the 24th highest grossing animated film of all-time with ''$543,113,985''?, Either way, this film ''is'' Universal's most unforgettable film and Illumination's highest-reviewed film yet! Even ''way better'', the film surprisingly got very good feedback.

* A real example: This film becoming the 9th highest grossing film of 2010. No? How about becoming the 24th highest grossing animated film of all time with ''$543,113,985''?, Either way, this film ''is'' Universal's most unforgettable film and Illumination's highest-reviewed film yet! Even ''way better'', the film surprisingly got very good feedback.

* A real example: This film becoming the 9th highest grossing film of 2010. No? How about becoming the 24th highest grossing animated film of all time with ''$543,113,985''?, Either way, this film ''is'' Universal's most unforgettable film and Illumination's highest-reviewed film yet!

* [[spoiler: The girls helping return the Mutated!Minions back to normal! Now remember, all of them are quite young with Margo at about 11, Edith around 9, and Agnes is 6. And yet, all of them are taking on creatures that are indestructible and can eat through anything. Then, recall what happened earlier with Mutated Kevin and that incident should have made the girls too scared to encounter more of them; but that doesn't stop them from going to help Gru and the other Mutated Minions. If these girls can do that at their age, imagine what they'll be when they get older: Even more awesome!]]
* Seeing Margo with her first heartbreak is sad, especially considering how much it looked liked Antonio was smitten with Margo. She's upset, but we don't see her cry over him or ask Gru what she did wrong. All this girl does is give Antonio a deadly glare before she leaves; next day comes and Margo looks like she's over Antonio and she is. It's a subtle CrowningMomentOfAwesome, but Margo' s whole attitude after her first heartbreak is nothing short of inspiring. She teaches everyone that even though a first heartbreak can hurt, that doesn't mean you have to whine over it. Margo did something in minutes that most people couldn't do: She moved forward.

* A real example: the sequel's rank in 2013? Third highest grossing film. It's rank worldwide with over ''$700 million''? Oh, nothing special....the sequel just ranked 11 in the highest grossing animated films of all time! The sequel beat its original. Nothing can be more amazing than that, but the reviews were positive, just not as positive as the original.

* [[spoiler: The girls helping return the Mutated!Minions back to normal! Now remember, all of them are quite young with Margo at about 11, Edith around 9, and Agnes is 6. And yet, all of them are taking on creatures that are indestructible and can eat through anything. Then, recall what happened earlier with Mutated!Kevin and that incident should have made the girls too scared to encounter more of them; but that doesn't stop them from going to help Gru and the other Mutated!Minions. If these girls can do that at their age, imagine what they'll be when they get older: Even more awesome!]]

* A real example: This film becoming the 9th highest grossing film of 2010. No? How about becoming the 24th highest grossing animated film of all time with ''$543,113,985''?, Either way, this film ''is'' Universal's most unforgettable film and Illumination's highest-reviewed film!

* [[spoiler: Some people have given Lucy a lot of flak because of her being used as a DamselInDistress in the climax. But, she isn't one by nature, just in that one instance. If you look more carefully at how she was captured, she was in a crowded are with civilians, most of them children. She was dealing with the BigBad who was well known for his CharlesAtlasSuperpower. To avoid collateral damage, Lucy let herself get taken to avoid innocent people getting hurt. And even with being strapped onto a rocket strapped onto a shark, Ms. Wilde still remained calm and her usual self. This woman is not only more braver than people may think, this woman does the thing that most impulsive [[ActionHero Action Heroes]] don't consider: The consequences of their choices. She choose to be taken so other wouldn't be endangered. This woman is a freakin' hero in this troper's book any day.]]
* Gru [[spoiler: jumping onto the rocket that Lucy's been tied to (El macho planning to kill her in the same manner he fake-died) and managing to stay on while it flies off, sawing through the ropes with one hand while holding on with the other. Pret-ty cool.]]
* [[spoiler: Gets even more cool when you think about fly the rocket was flying. Gru kept his cool. All he can think is getting the woman he loves out of danger. ]]

* A real example: This film becoming the 9th highest grossing film of 2010. No? How about becoming the 24th highest grossing animated film of all time with ''$543,113,985''?, Either way, this film ''is'' Universal's most unforgettable film and Illumination's highest-reviewed film!

* A meta example: This film becoming the 9th highest grossing film of 2010. No? How about becoming the 24th highest grossing animated film of all time? Either way, both are incredible feats.

* A meta example: the sequel's rank in 2013? Third highest grossing film. It's rank worldwide? Oh, nothing special....the sequel just ranked 11 in the highest grossing animated films of all time! The sequel beat its original. Nothing can be more amazing than that, but the reviews were positive, just not as positive as the original.

* A meta example: the sequel's rank in 2013? Third highest grossing film. It's rank worldwide? Oh, nothing special....the sequel just ranked 11 in the highest grossing animated films of all time! The sequel beat its original. Nothing can be more amazing than that.

* [[spoiler: Some people have given Lucy a lot of flak because of her being used as a DamselInDistress in the climax. But, she isn't one by nature, just in that one instance. If you look more carefully at how she was captured, she was in a crowded are with civilians, most of them children. She was dealing with the BigBad who was well known for his CharlesAtlasSuperpower. To avoid collateral damage, Lucy let herself get taken to avoid innocent people getting hurt. And even with being strapped onto a rocket strapped onto a shark, Ms. Wilde still remained calm and her usual self. This woman is not only more braver than people may think, this woman does the thing that most impulsive [[ActionHero Action Heroes]] don't consider: The consequences of their choices. She choose to be taken so other wouldn't be endangered. This woman is a freakin' hero in this troper's book any day.]]

* [[Gets even more cool when you think about fly the rocket was flying. Gru kept his cool. ]]

+ [[spoiler: Some people have given Lucy a lot of flak because of her being used as a DamselInDistress in the climax. But, she isn't one by nature, just in that one instance. If you look more carefully at how she was captured, she was in a crowded are with civilians, most of them children. She was dealing with the BigBad who was well known for his CharlesAtlasSuperpower. To avoid collateral damage, Lucy let herself get taken to avoid innocent people getting hurt. And even with being strapped onto a rocket strapped onto a shark, Ms. Wilde still remained calm and her usual self. This woman is not only more braver than people may think, this woman does the thing that most impulsive [[ActionHero Action Heroes]] don't consider: The consequences of their choices. She choose to be taken so other wouldn't be endangered. This woman is a freakin' hero in this troper's book any day.]]

* [[spoiler: The girls helping return the Mutated!Minions back to normal! Now remember, all of them are quite young with Margo at about 13, Edith around 10, and Agnes is 7. And yet, all of them are taking on creatures that are indestructible and can eat through anything. Then, recall what happened earlier with Mutated!Kevin; even so, all girls are there to not only help But, save Lucy, but to help the Minions that have been mutated. If these girls can do that at their age, imagine what they'll be when they get older: Even more awesome!]]

* [[spoiler: The girls helping return the Mutated!Minions back to normal! Now remember, all of them are quite young with Margo at about 11, Edith around 9, and Agnes is 6. And yet, all of them are taking on creatures that are indestructible and can eat through anything. Then, recall what happened earlier with Mutated!Kevin; even so, all girls are there to not only help But, save Lucy, but to help the Minions that have been mutated. If these girls can do that at their age, imagine what they'll be when they get older: Even more awesome!]]

--> '''Gru''': Listin close, you little punk, when I get in there, you are in for ''a world of pain''".

--> '''Margo:''' That... was awesome!

* Surprisingly, the film was nominated for "Best Animated Feature" at the Golden Globes, but lost to Toy Story 3, of course but won "Favorite Animated Movie" at the Kids' choice.

!!Despicable Me 2

* A minor one but this troper was honestly awed at Ninja Edith. I mean, come on! She plays Ping-pong with Nun-chucks! It's an easily missed scene when mutated Kevin attacks the house.