Steve Carell made his debut in the world of movies with his 1991 comedy-drama film, ‘Curly Sue‘. Steve Carell also dubbed the voices of animated characters. He was part of the late-night television comedy show ‘Saturday Night Live‘ where he voiced Gary.
He first appeared on television in a sketch comedy television show called ‘The Dana Carvey Show’. However, the show was canceled almost immediately after eight episodes due to the controversies surrounding it. Steve Carell first rose to popularity on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart“, where he appeared as a regular cast member.
He left the nightly news satire to play ‘Michael Scott‘ in The Office. The role brought him six Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe win in 2006. From playing Evan Baxter in Bruce Almighty to Michael Scott in The Office, Steve Carell has paved his way as one of Hollywood’s best comical actors.
Carell is an underrated actor who puts out massive box-office hits on the big screen and is multi-faceted. Some of Steve Carell’s great films include The 40-year-old virgin, Freeheld Steven Goldstein, Last Flag Flying, Despicable Me, Dan in Real Life, and many more. Characters played by Steve Carell, such as Michael Scott, Bobby Riggs, and Burt Wonderstone, have shown the world the sheer potential of this actor.
Besides significant hits in his acting career like “Foxcatcher” and “Little Miss Sunshine”, Steve Carell has also voiced numerous incredibly successful animation movies. He is a talented actor whose voice is skilled to perfectly fit multiple age characters as his goofiness, emotion, and talent shine through. From Michael Scott of ‘The Office‘ to voicing many animated characters, Steve Carell has truly made a mark in the cinematic universe.
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1. Over the Hedge (2006)
- Director: Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick
- Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Animation
- IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
- Streaming Platform: YouTube
Over the Hedge Plot:
A hibernating bear, Vincent (Voice actor – Nick Nolte), wakes up to find his food stolen and apprehends the mastermind behind it. After his failed attempt at stealing food, Raccoon RJ (Voice by actor Bruce Willis) promises to compensate for it within a week. RJ cleverly convinces the forest animals that they can successfully raid the new human settlement to assist him with his deadline.
Over the Hedge Review:
Steve Carell dubbed the voice for Hammy, the squirrel. The film is one of the few comic strips that discuss issues relevant to real life, such as population control and climate change. ‘Over the Hedge’ was visually pleasing, with the characters and their voices well placed.
2. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
- Director: Jimmy Hayward, Steve Martino
- Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Comedy
- IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
- Streaming Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! Plot:
Horton (Voice actor – Jim Carrey) is a loving elephant that lives in Jungle Nool with his friends. One day, he heard some noise from a speck of dust. He slowly realizes that these dust houses, Who-ville, are inhabited by tiny citizens led by a mayor (Steve Carell).
Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! Review:
Horton Hears a Who! is a simple movie with loveable characters that create an impactful experience. As the mayor’s voice actor, Steve Carell conveys plenty of emotions, making the character relatable and one we can connect with. The film sends a message that everything in this world is sacred, and there should be respect for all beings.
3. Despicable Me (2010)
- Director: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
- Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy
- IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime
Despicable Me Plot:
A supervillain, Gru (voice dubbed by actor – Steve Carell), decides to pull off a massive heist where he and his army steal the moon. He is triggered by his rival character, Vector (Voice actor – Jason Segel), who stole the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Gru is encouraged by his ever-so-cheerful and loyal army of minions. He adopts three orphans from his neighborhood with a plan to infiltrate Vector’s base.
Despicable Me Review:
Despicable Me is a hilarious and energetic movie with brilliant editing and animation techniques. The writers did a splendid job at creating cinematic artwork that will take the viewers by storm. The first movie truly establishes a franchise, leaving fans craving for more, something more incredible than stealing the moon in its following film.
4. Despicable Me 2 (2013)
- Director: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
- Genre: Sci-Fi, Animation, Comedy
- IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
- Streaming Platform: YouTube
Despicable Me 2 Plot:
The film follows the adventures of Felonious Gru (Voice actor – Steve Carell). He is a former supervillain, now a father of his three kids. Gru’s new mission will help achieve being an undercover vendor at the mall.
Lucy believes the mastermind AVI seeks is one of the vendors at the mall. From here, their adventure begins.
Despicable Me 2 Review:
Despicable Me 2 is a clever film, and the voice-overs are splendid. It is a cinematic piece that you can tell has been made with a lot of attention and affection that will leave you smiling with a satisfying ending.
5. Minions (2015)
- Director: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin
- Genre: Action, Comedy, Animation
- IMDb Rating: 6.4/10
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime
Minions Plot:
In their quest for a new master, Kevin, Bob and Stuart join Scarlett Overkill. After always managing to harm their masters, the minions are masterless. However, instead of benefitting the service, they create blunders that threaten the survival of the entire species.
Minions Review:
Steve Carell stars as young Gru, who comes from a long line of villains. Minions is a relentless and soulful film that will keep you hooked on it throughout. The cinema has various characters that make you gasp with their cute and silly dialogues.
An entertaining film that will keep you aggravated and smiling simultaneously, leaving the movie feeling like a child again.
6. Despicable Me 3 (2017)
- Director: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin, Eric Guillon
- Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy, Animation
- IMDb Rating: 6.2/10
- Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime
Despicable Me 3 Plot:
Inspired by his daughters to give up the supervillain life, Gru (dubbed by voice actor Steve Carell) joins the Anti Villain League (AVL). However, he fails to capture Balthazar Bratt and is fired from the AVL. Though the minions hope Gru will rejoin the villain’s life, he reconnects with his long-lost brother Dru (Also voiced by Carell), and they team up to capture Balthazar.
Despicable Me 3 Review:
The third in the series was a big financial hit. Though it does not meet up to the hype of the first two movies, it is a simple and entertaining film with fart jokes that will leave you cackling.
7. Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
- Director: Kyle Balda
- Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Animation
- IMDb Rating: 7/10
- Streaming Platform: Available in Theatres
Minions: The Rise of Gru Plot:
Minions: The Rise of Gru takes place in 1976. Kevin Le Minion and his pals return to the past to stand by the ‘eleven and three quarters’ version of Gru (Voiced by Steve Carell), their new mini boss. In this film, Gru fantasizes about joining The Vicious 6, a conglomerate of villains created by Wild Knuckles.
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Minions: The Rise of Gru Review:
The cinema moves at a whirlwind speed but in an enjoyable way. Minions: The rise of Gru has its jokes perfectly spread out and uses great animation techniques. Young Gru is an expressive character voiced by Carell.
He does a fantastic job of making his voice sound younger. The characters seem to be having a blast projected onto the viewers because we leave the film absolutely entertained.
8. Hammy’s Boomerang Adventure (2006)
- Director: Will Finn
- Genre: Comedy, Family, Animation
- IMDb Rating: 6.2/10
- Streaming Platform: YouTube, Peacock Premium, Vudu, Google Play Movies
Hammy’s Boomerang Adventure Plot:
Hammy’s Boomerang Adventure is a comedy animation about RJ, the racoon (Voiced by Bruce Willis) who is very adamant about creating his very own nature show, RJ’s Wild World of Nature with Hammy, the red squirrel (Voiced by Steve Carell). They with the Porcupine triplets- Bucky, Spike, and Quillo cause mischief, play pranks and set fun adventures in the forest.
Hammy’s Boomerang Adventure Review:
The story is ideal for kids of all age groups and also perfect for a family night. The voice actors have done an amazing job. Also, the quality of animation is really good. If you enjoyed Over the Hegde, then this one is a must watch. It will definitely entertain you.
