If you’ve ever wondered how Hollywood actors would fare in a real apocalyptic scenario (nope, me neither), then This is the End (16s) may well be your perfect movie.

Working to the principle that you don’t mess with a winning formula, directors Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud deliver more warm-hearted thrills and slapstick spills in the action-packed sequel to their delightful 2010 computer-animated adventure.

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Al Pacino is set to make his animated film debut in 'Despicable Me 2'.

An animated treat that’s packed with wonderfully off-centre characters (going down to the supporting roles), a battery of evil devices, laughter from the downright silly to the downright falling down and rolling in the aisles … you couldn’t ask for more.

Russell Brand turned up at the European premiere of his new film, 'Despicable Me' - only to duck out before the film even started.