Megamind (2010)

Release date: 2010-12-03
Country: USA
Language: English
Director: Tom McGrath
Production Co: DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images (PDI), Red Hour Films
Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Rating: 7.2/10
Length: 1h 35min

Storyline

After super-villain Megamind (Ferrell) kills his good-guy nemesis, Metro Man (Pitt), he becomes bored since there is no one left to fight. He creates a new foe, Tighten (Hill), who, instead of using his powers for good, sets out to destroy the world, positioning Megamind to save the day for the first time in his life.

Plot Keywords

lasersight, rain, crazy humor, past, interracial friendship, near death experience, crying, flying, escape from prison, prison guard, prison warden, warden, talking animal, fictional city, jealousy, interracial relationship, studio logo segues into film, prisoner, prison escape, criminal mastermind

Short Review

It's a sassy comedy with a lot of one-liners, some of which apparently came from improvisation between Ferrell and Fey, both in good vocal form. The quality of animation is outstanding, as you would expect.