Kenneth Turan thought watching it was "something of a chore", but fans lined up in droves. Despicable Me brought in an astounding $60.1 million at the box office this weekend, exceeding expectations by at least $20 million.

Steve Carell, going into his last season in The Office, is the lead voice in the animated 3-D Despicable Me.

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The eclectic voice cast also stars Jason Segal, Russell Brand and Julie Andrews.

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