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Despicable Me both to our innocence and our glee over cartoon anarchy." Jason Anderson of the "Toronto Star" gave the film three out of four stars, saying, ""Despicable Me" may not match the stratospherically high standards set by "Up" and "WALL-E" but that hardly matters when it’s this much fun." Ty Burr of "The Boston Globe" gave the film three out of four stars, saying, ""Despicable Me" has enough visual novelty and high spirits to keep the kiddies diverted and just enough wit to placate the parents." Roger Ebert gave the film three out of four stars, saying, "The film is funny,