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Notorious Metro City villian Megamind (voice of Will Ferrell) becomes an unlikely savior to the troubled metropolis after defeating beloved do-gooder Metro Man (voice of Brad Pitt) and creating a new ... read more read more...opponent who refuses to play by the rules. Megamind was only an infant when his parents loaded him into an emergency escape pod and jettisoned him into space just as their planet was being sucked into a black hole. His destination: planet Earth. Meanwhile, another slightly more wholesome baby sets out on the same trajectory. But while the latter will ultimately land in the home of a wealthy couple and grow up to become Metro Man, hero of Metro City, poor Megamind finds his fate taking the opposite course when his pod crashes in a prison yard, leaving him to be raised by convicts. Later, in grade school, the kids all flock to Metro Man, leaving a frustrated Megamind to embrace a life of diabolical misdeeds. As the years go by, Metro Man and Megamind develop an intense adversarial relationship that pits them in battle over Metro City time and again. Undeterred by his unbroken losing streak, Megamind hatches an ingenious scheme to finally destroy Metro Man by kidnapping pretty reporter Roxanne Ritchi (voice of Tina Fey), and luring the predictable hero into a deadly trap. Then something unexpected happens -- Megamind's plan actually works. Now, with Metro Man out of the picture, Megamind and his Minion (voice of David Cross) stake their claim on Metro City. But what good is ultimate power when you don't even have to fight for it? Realizing that life is simply out of balance without Metro Man to be the hero, Megamind creates a new foe who will be just as righteous and powerful as his fallen adversary. Unfortunately, Megamind's schemes usually have a way of backfiring, and when Metro City's newest savior proves even more evil than Megamind, the blue-hued antihero prepares to fight back with everything he's got. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Tom McGrath, Cameron Hood, Kyle Jefferson

Release Date: November 5, 2010

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DVD Release Date: February 25, 2011

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  • scottgreen96
    March 25, 2012
    scottgreen96
    There are very few comedies like this still going, the action is strong and it does have a few soft touches to it, making it good for everyone to watch.
  • FrizzDrop
    February 13, 2012
    FrizzDrop
    I'll say it: I like goofy movies like this. I don't care if it's not an entirely original idea or that it has all the makings of a weak film overall, I really loved watching this film. I haven't enjoyed a children's film like this since Tangled, both being goofy and similarly ani... read moremated. This movie's best characteristic is that it's surprising, engaging, and has an unusual plot and ensemble of animated characters. The flipping of the dynamic between good and evil was interesting and full of grandeur like no other, including vibrant costumes, large scale special effects including explosions, and large machinery, gadgets, and gizmos that struck fear into every citizen of the city. The inclusion of Megamind's loss of an adversary is always a vibrant theme within the Batman/Joker relationship, and the fact that Megamind is only being a villain to gain some sense of warped acceptance was a strongly appreciated theme. I could easily praise every aspect of the plot and how each bit of the story was either a complete surprise or delight. I actually laughed out loud during many parts which I almost never do, even with really great comedies. It's not exactly a feel good film, but more of chance to explore the distorted view of what feel good means. Does it have anything to do with looking at the world as a good place where you want to be the hero, or one that is so simperingly good that you feel no inclusion within it. I liked the unbelievable look of the film, the romance which was unexpected and could possibly be categorized as feel good, and the message that anyone can change. It was just a great film to sit down and simply enjoy, whether youâ(TM)re the child it was made for or the adult who will enjoy it anyway.
  • fb100002359227440
    January 28, 2012
    fb100002359227440
    With an original story and terrific animation, Megamind conquest the audience of all ages. Fresh.
  • aquateen2
    November 13, 2011
    aquateen2
    It's been done before but Megamind isn't just another re-hash. Of course I would never expect this as it was coming from dreamworks.
  • SirPant
    October 17, 2011
    SirPant
    Dreamworks are getting better, that's for sure. I didn't like Shrek or Madagascar but Kung-fu Panda was pretty good, Monsters vs. Aliens was alright and now Megamind is pretty good. I've heard good things about How to train your Dragon too so fingers crossed. As good as Pixar are... read more, it's always good to have some healthy competition. I liked the idea of Megamind more than I liked the film, certain characters got more screen time than they deserved and other better characters suffered because of it but I would like to see a sequel for sure. Maybe Monsters vs. Aliens vs. Megamind?
  • allan913
    October 3, 2011
    allan913
    A wonderfully original and utterly brillant animaded adventure filled with action and laughs. A great soundtrack and just flat-out great fun from start to finish. A wonderful new take on the superhero vs. super villan story and has fun with it. A great movie thats filled with spe... read morectacular animation and a wonderful cast. Will Ferrell is a comic genious in this film. Brad Pitt is a blast. You wont be able to get enough of this film.
  • jamers2011
    September 25, 2011
    jamers2011
    This was actually extremely entertaining! I definitely recommend this one.
  • theunknownhobo
    September 25, 2011
    theunknownhobo
    I really liked this movie. Although it was not the most original story line thats where the similarites with it as a film end and it becomes one of the most unique movies I have seen in recent years. The humour is intelligent and satirical to a fault, the names are big and the se... read moretting in which the brilliantly animated characters play out their lives in is breathtakingly real. An instant classic.
  • movieguru12
    September 21, 2011
    movieguru12
    Where do I even begin. I saw this movie on the second day of its opening weekend, November 6, 2010. I'd seen 3D movies before, but never in Real D)) 3D. From the moment that I put on those Real D)) 3D glasses just to watch an 3D trailer (they showed two the one I'm about to talk ... read moreabout & one for the movie Tangled coming out that just looks adorable), anyway, butterflies were coming out right at me & my sister, which is who I went to see this with & I was amazed. The 3D in this movie was amazing from buildings crumbling to Megamind & other characters such as Roxanne Ritchi, Minion & Metro Man. But lets get back to the plot. The movie starts off with Megamind's parents sending him away when he's 8 years old. He goes to school, which he calls scool, because the "h" is completely faded. At school, Megamind (Will Ferrell) is forced to compete with Metro Man. It's just him & Minion (David Cross), his only true friend. Megamind is the one left out in everything & is the one who know one talks to. This is the reason why Megamind choses to become a villian. He ends up in prison & escapes to ruin the town's celebrating of naming a museum after Mega Man. Megamind & Minion scheme & construct a plan to kill Metro Man. They kidnap Roxanne Ritchi (Tina Fey) & contact Metro Man & he says he is coming to save Roxanne. Metro Man lands into a copper trap that Megamind sets up & dies (or that's what everyone thinks at this moment in the movie). So Megamind is all happy until he realizes that without a hero in the city to fight being a villian isn't any fun. So he turns Hal (Jonah Hill), a camera man, into a superhero named Titan or Tighten as he spells out in a later part of the movie. Megamind trains him & is successful until he realizes that the only reason he agreed to it was to become the boyfriend of Roxanne. Roxanne becomes in love with the morphed version of Bernard (Ben Stiller), a librarian aka Megamind & is shocked & upset when she finds out who it really is. Soon, Titan is out to destroy the city & Megamind turns to Roxanne to help him. They go to Metro Man's place only to find out that Metro Man is still alive & that copper is not his weakness. Metro Man, however refuses to help so it's just Megamind & Roxanne. They both defeat Titan & in the end Roxanne realizes that she is in love with Megamind & Megamind becomes the town's hero. This movie was incredibly adorable & it is a great movie for anyone who is looking for a good laugh or a good movie to watch with your family. DreamWorks, you did a good job in producing this diamond of a true & definitive 3D classic! :) I'm also so glad that I have this on dvd now :) :) :)
  • coollala0910
    September 18, 2011
    coollala0910
    Megamind is an evil "genius" and nemesis of Metro Man, Metro City's finest defeneder. After fianlly defeating him, Megamind takes over the city and fills it up with crime 24/7. However, this makes Megamind bored and decides to create a superhero that he can fight. Who is this sup... read moreerhero? It's Titan whose alter ego is Hal, the nerdiest kid in the city, and the camera man for the local news.

    Ever since the last two Shrek sequels, I began to care a little less about Dreamworks movies. Other than How to Train Your Dragon, they all have to have the same moviemaking formula. They're all comedies sprinkled with pop culture references and subtle jokes aimed at the adult audience. Because I'm a fan of superhero and comic book movies, Megamind has now become one of my favorite Dreamworks films along with Shrek 1 & 2, Madagascar, Antz, etc. I'll make a list in the furure.

    First off, the story. While it takes influence from others, it's quite original. It's themes of good and evil are taken seriously and at the same time, satarized. I can say that I have never seen a movie like this. The main parody of the film is Superman but I just really enjoyed the plot. The film was exciting and funny and well written. However, I'll give this a 70% because this movie isn't excellent but good for what it is.

    Another thing I enjoyed about Megamind was the voice acting. It's probably the best aspect of the film. Will Ferrel was perfect for Megamind. Brad Pitt was fun as Metro Man, Jonah Hill was great as Hal as well as Tina Fey as Roxanne Ritchi who is also one of the cutest animated characters in recent years. David Cross was pretty good as Minion. His design and appearance reminds me of Klaus from American Dad. JK Simmons' inclusion is a good homage to the genre it satarizes. Plus, the animation is great too.

    This is an amusing and very funny film to watch. Excellent voice acting, smart script and story, and cool animation. It's well edited and paced by Guilermo Del Toro. I'm not kidding. If you like superhero films, satires, or both, I reccomed this one.

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Critic Reviews

Bruce Diones
November 15, 2010
Bruce Diones, New Yorker

The fast-paced wisecracks and ironic asides that are the studio's hallmark help to push the film past the lumpy, generic storytelling. Full Review

Peter Rainer
November 5, 2010
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

No doubt some of it is charming enough to induce giggles in its preteen target audience... What's needed is a narrative invention to match the technical invention. Full Review

Tom Long
November 5, 2010
Tom Long, Detroit News

You'll enjoy it. And then you'll forget it. Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
November 5, 2010
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

The story's the thing. And this one is as subtly deep as it is ridiculously fun. Full Review

Amy Biancolli
November 5, 2010
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

I do love Ferrell, whose absurdist man-child routine has always been a matter of taste. Full Review

Bob Mondello
November 5, 2010
Bob Mondello, NPR

The kiddie set can chortle at Megamind's slapstick and its goofy one-upmanship while adults get a kick out of all the smart spatial tricks that highlight the 3-D effects. Full Review

Stephen Whitty
November 5, 2010
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

Small children are likely to be disappointed by the paucity of silly slapstick or bathroom gags, while their older siblings will probably fidget at the lack of scares. Full Review

Lou Lumenick
November 5, 2010
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

This animated feature is what Yogi Berra called "déjà vu all over again," its shopworn premise most recently having served the marginally better "Despicable Me" this summer. Full Review

Michael O'Sullivan
November 5, 2010
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post

"Megamind" is a smart, funny and original treat. Sweet enough to deliver a message about creating your own destiny, but with just enough sour grapes not to cloy, the movie delivers pure pleasure from ... Full Review

Stephen Holden
November 5, 2010
Stephen Holden, New York Times

A witty 3-D animated deconstruction of superhero movies. Full Review

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    • MegaMind: Miss Ritchi... we meet again.
    • Roxanne Ritchi: Would it kill you to wash the bag?
    • MegaMind: This will be the last you ever hear of... Roxanne Ritchi! Huh?
    • Metro Man: [gasps] Roxanne! Don't panic, Roxy... I'm on my way!
    • Roxanne Ritchi: I'm not panicking.
    • MegaMind: [smirking] In order to stop me, you'll have to find us first!
    • Roxanne Ritchi: We're at the abandoned observatory!
    • MegaMind: [lunges for the control and turns off the camera on Roxanne] Nooo! We're NOT! Don't listen to her, she's crazy!
    • MegaMind: Aloo.
    • Minion: It's hello.
    • MegaMind: Hello.
    • Minion: I may not know much but I do know this the bad guy doesn't get the girl.
    • MegaMind: Well maybe I don't want to be the bad guy anymore!
    • Minion: [screams]
    • MegaMind: You heard me!
    • Minion: [whispers] Who are you?
    • Minion: I'm your space stepmom!
    • MegaMind: [pretending to be Bernard] Well, I happened to be speed-walking nearby when I got your call.
    • Roxanne Ritchi: In a suit?
    • MegaMind: Uh, yes! It's called, 'formal speed-walking!'
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