Which animated film introduces the supervillain Gru, who adopts three orphan girls and, with the help of his yellow, gibberish-speaking Minions, plots to steal the moon?

The animated film that introduces the ambitious supervillain Gru, who hatches a plan to steal the moon with the help of his eccentric assistant Dr. Nefario and a multitude of small, yellow, gibberish-speaking creatures, is a heartwarming and hilarious tale. His scheme takes an unexpected turn when he adopts three orphan girls, Margo, Edith, and Agnes, initially as a means to infiltrate a rival villain's lair. However, their innocent charm and desire for a father figure gradually begin to melt Gru's villainous heart.

This film, released in 2010, was the first feature film produced by Illumination Entertainment, an animation studio that has since become widely recognized for its vibrant and engaging productions. The Minions, Gru's loyal but often chaotic henchmen, quickly became a global pop culture phenomenon due to their unique language, known as "Minionese," and their comical antics. Directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin even voiced many of the Minion characters themselves.

The movie skillfully blends elements of supervillainy with themes of family and adoption, showing Gru's transformation from a self-proclaimed "despicable" criminal to a loving, if unconventional, father. His journey to steal the moon is driven by a desire to outdo a younger rival, Vector, but ultimately, the love he develops for his new daughters becomes his greatest motivation. This charming story, filled with inventive gadgets and memorable characters, is titled Despicable Me (Review).